COUNTY -- Fourteen non-profit groups are the recipients of grants this fall from the Shelby County Community Foundation.    Grants totaling $38,350 were awarded to the agencies.  With these grants, the foundation has distributed nearly $2.6 million in grants/scholarship during the last 21 years. 

    Anyone interested in being involved in the re-established Harlan Community Theatre is invited to attend a short informational meeting on Tuesday, Dec.

COUNTY -- Shelby County Community Chest still has hopes of raising $50,000 for local organizations; 100 percent of your tax-deductible donation benefits the following Shelby County non-profit agencies:    Concerned Inc., Country Care Center, Danish Windmill Corporation, Faith Sound, Friends of Harlan City Parks, Girl Scouts, Harlan Community Library Foundation Inc., Harlan Community School District, Harlan Lions Club, Iowa Community Kitchen, I

HARLAN – There’s no doubt that Bill Reid considers himself sort of an adventurer.  He’s traveled the world, done mud runs, half marathons, hang gliding, parachuting and scuba diving, just to name a few.    So when the opportunity came to scale to the top of one of the world’s highest mountains, he didn’t give it a second thought.    “I did it on a challenge, and like a fool I said okay,” Reid chuckled as he recounted the difficulty of trudging

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan has hired Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) to help with the preparation of an application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for housing rehabilitation.    The Harlan City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday, Dec.

REGIONAL – The deadline has passed for individuals and families to seek assistance in this year’s annual holiday adoption program, but there still is time for those wishing to adopt families to do so.    For those donating, they can deliver gifts to WCCA’s Outreach Office on the designated drop-off day, Monday, Dec. 17 between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.    Distribution of gifts to families will be held on Tuesday, Dec.

    APACHE JUNCTION, AZ -- Former Harlan resident LaVale Jensen of Apache Junction, AZ will mark her 90th birthday on December 21. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 2080 S. Ironwood Drive #159, Apache Junction, AZ 85120.

    DEFIANCE -- Annette Kloewer of Defiance will celebrate her 70th birthday on December 28. Her daughters are planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to PO Box 174, Defiance, IA 51527.

    DEFIANCE -- Melissa Kite and Derek Anderson both of Onawa exchanged marriage vows at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance on June 16, 2018. The 2 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father Chris Fontanini.    Parents of the couple are Dan and EAnn Christensen, Defiance; and Bill and Rhonda Anderson, Defiance.