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HARLAN -- Those who celebrate the ringing in of the new year Thursday - New Year’s Eve, are being urged to be careful heading home after out and about celebrating. Local law enforcement want to protect the safety of area drivers on the eve of 2021. The Harlan Police Department will again be...
COUNTY -- The Shelby County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted from organizations providing charitable services in Shelby County. As part of this spring grant cycle, approximately $90,000 is available to support Shelby County nonprofit...
HARLAN – As the Harlan Police Department’s expert and chief investigator of sex crimes, Steve Davis has seen his share of tragic situations. Interviewing sexual predators who have abused their spouses, family members, strangers, or other acquaintances is a part of police work that admittedly...
COUNTY -- Shelby County received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine last week. Officials with Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan said 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine were brought to the hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and the first vaccinations of essential health care workers began on...
COUNTY -- There are two ways to win in the Harlan Newspapers’ First Baby of 2021 contest. The first baby born at Myrtue Medical Center will be the recipient of several great prizes from greater Shelby County merchants. And the person to most closely predict the time and date of the first...
ELK HORN – The hit Christmas song Old Toy Trains (sometimes referred to as Little Toy Trains) talks of the holiday season with Santa bringing gifts, including little toy trains and little toy tracks, to a youngster at Christmas time. The song was written by Roger Miller for his son back in...
HARLAN -- Harlan Community High School mock trial students had an amazing experience last week, as the chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, Susan Christensen of Harlan, served as judge for their in-class mock trials.
ELK HORN -- Siblings Cayde Jacobsen (front) and Joshlynn Jacobsen mail their letters to Santa Claus in a special mail box set-up at the Elk Horn Library this holiday season. They are the children of Jordan and Chelsee Jacobsen.
HARLAN – Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms, and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. The Harlan Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and U.S. Fire Administration to help reduce the risk of winter...
HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees and employees represented by AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees) Iowa Council 61, Local 1014, have begun initial collective bargaining negotiations this month. The board held an exempt session...
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