MANNING (Sept. 6) -- The IKM-Manning volleyball team opened conference play with a 3-1 loss to 11th-ranked (2A) Treynor on Thursday night as the first set proved pivotal in the final outcome. The Wolves led 22-18 in set one but were outscored 8-2 down the stretch and lost 26-24. The momentum carried over into set two which the Cardinals also took 25-14.

    ATLANTIC -- Aaron Widrowicz, 66, Atlantic, died September 14 at Atlantic Specialty Care.    Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca.  Family greeted friends Monday, Sept. 17 from 4-7 p.m.

    IRWIN -- The Greenridge Steam and Gas Show near Irwin was a huge success once again this year. With beautiful weather, participants were able to learn about old-time farming at the site this weekend.    See Friday’s Harlan News-Advertiser for more photos from the Greenridge event, including youth day which was held on Friday.

    COUNTY – Neighbor opposition to a proposed chicken confinement facility in northwest Shelby County was heard loud and clear by the Shelby County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Sept.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Utilities is reporting that the month of August has extremely high water usage, and customers are being asked to scale back on usage.    During August, the HMU water plant produced more than 29 million gallons of water, making it one of the highest production months in 10 years. 

    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Area Solid Waste Agency is sponsoring their annual Free Cleanup Crew Event for residents wishing to dispose of household hazardous waste from their homes.  The event will be held on Saturday, September 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

    AVOCA – The AHSTW community and school are gearing up for an exciting homecoming week, with the AHSTW Student Council hard at work planning activities under the theme Viking Victory is Sweet!    Homecoming court and attendants were elected earlier this month and include:    King candidates:  CJ Best, son of Jason and Joy Best; Kyle Branan, son of Josh and Wendy Branan; Ben Ehlers, son of Todd and Darla Ehlers; Gabe Pauley, son of Gene and

    DAVENPORT -- Richard J. “Rick” Finken, 62, Davenport, died Tuesday, Sept. 11 at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.    Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Davenport.  Family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m.

    EARLING -- Robert “Bob” Finken, 89, Earling, died September 10 at Little Flower Haven Nursing Home.    Services will be held Friday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Earling.  A prayer service and Knights of Columbus rosary was held Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Family greeted friends Thursday from 4-7 p.m.