REGIONAL -- The Harlan Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office are warning citizens and businesses about the possibility of scams arising from the flooding and relief efforts in Texas.    “We, as Iowans, are very caring and giving when it comes to helping other people that are experiencing such heartache and devastation as we are all witnessing in Texas.  As such, we are targets for people looking to take advantage of our gene

SHELBY - Iowa farm history will come to life September 9-10 at Carstens Farm during the 35th Annual Carstens Farm Days.  Threshing, sawmill operations, crafters and vendors, a quilt show and of course, tractors.

WESTPHALIA -- Gene and Jackie Blum of Westphalia marked their 50th wedding anniversary on September 2. They celebrated at a family celebration.    Their children are Scott Blum, Urbandale; Jeff Blum, Manilla; and Marcy and Tom Muenchrath, Earling. The Blums have eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Gene trucks and farms. 

    GREENVILLE, SC -- Judith Martha Soghigian, 75, Greenville, SC, died August 23.    Services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.  Visitation is Monday, Sept. 4 from 4-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.

    SANTA MONICA, CA -- Nathaniel P. Booth, Santa Monica, CA, formerly of Harlan, died August 28 in Santa Monica.    A service will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.    Booth is survived by son Christopher of Los Angeles, CA; daughter Emily of San Jose, CA; siblings Linda Larsen of York, PA and Robert (Sandy) Booth of Boone; and many friends. 

    AVOCA -- Joan Esther Brendle, 86, Avoca, died August 29 at her home.    Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.  Family will greet friends Saturday from 10-11 a.m.

    IRWIN -- Linda Jean Tietsort, 70, Irwin, died August 28 at her home.    Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Irwin with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery at Irwin.  Visitation is Friday, Sept. 1 from 4-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-8 p.m.

The Cyclones were ready to rock the house in their Friday, August 25 home opener at Merrill Field

COUNTY -- On August 28, local city clerks began accepting nomination papers for the elected positions of city mayor and city council members in communities throughout Shelby County.    For those considering candidacy within city positions this year, the deadline for filing nomination papers will be September 21 at 5 p.m.  This year’s general election is Tuesday, Nov.