HARLAN -- Harlan Municipal Utilities CEO Ken Weber said recently that the recent water leak in the utility system could easily total a half-million gallons.    The main leak, found in a field behind Remington Seed, was in a 6-inch line that supplies the Cresthaven area.   Under 130-pounds of pressure, the six-day leak could easily amount to 500,000 gallons, Weber said.  Sadly, he added, it was all treated water.    Despite three days of se

See page 6B inside today’s newspaper for more photos from HCHS’s homecoming. 

    HARLAN -- Richard Hansen of Harlan will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house on Sunday, October 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the American Legion Building in Harlan. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

    EARLING -- Zoe Dutchik and Denny Kramer both of Center Point, IA were married on June 30, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Father John Frost performed the 2 p.m.

    AVOCA -- Joni Eggerss will celebrate her 84th birthday on October 16. Her children and grandchildren are planning  a card shower to help her celebrate. Cards will reach her if sent to 1510 N. Willow, Avoca, IA, 51521.    Joni’s family includes daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Doug Applegate, Oakland; daughter, Michelle Eggerss of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Lauren Larsen of Harlan and Scott Opperman of Manning exchanged marriage vows on July 14, 2018 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. The 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father John Frost.    Parents of the couple are Chris and Joni Larsen, Harlan; and John and Nancy Opperman, Manning.    Grandparents of the bride are Gary and Rose Ann Larsen, Harlan; and Vivian Lytle, Harlan, and the late Randy Lytle. 

    WESTPHALIA -- Larry and Julie Goetzinger of Westphalia announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison to Eric Croghan both of Earling. Eric is the son of Bob and Janet Croghan, Portsmouth.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on October 20 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Jill Greaves and Ron “Polack” Prososki both of Portsmouth were married on August 18, 2018 at St. Mary Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth. Father David Smith S.J. performed the ceremony during the 5 p.m. Mass.    Parents of the couple are Dennis and Sara Gralapp, Remsen, IA; and Ken and Nancy Prososki, McClelland, IA, and the late Marlene Prososki. 

    EARLNG -- Tim and Ann Graeve of Manilla announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle to Adam Bramley, Urbandale. Adam is the son of Steve and Maureen Bramley, Kansas City, MO.    The couple plans to marry on May 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.