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HARLAN -- The Harlan Community Library recently revamped the children’s area of the library with a rural theme and a new play area. The play area, called Monogram Farm, opened to the public last week after nearly three months of construction. The farm includes a silo bookshelf, a play house...
REGIONAL -- Businesses nationwide have recently experienced shortages and price increases on a wide variety of products, from beef to bullets. Many of the shortages are a result of slowed production during the pandemic and increased demand as the economy reopens. Firearms and ammunition...
Reporter Molly Blanco spent an evening photographing some t-ball at J.J. Jensen last week. Nothing quite like a beautiful evening at J.J. Jensen Park, where the Braves took on the Royals and the Twins battled the White Sox last Wednesday. A few highlights.....
SHELBY COUNTY – Curtis Schnack is excited to be back home doing the things he loves, meaning anything that has to do with the outdoors. A 2016 graduate of Harlan Community High School, Schnack has joined the Shelby County Conservation Department as a naturalist and park technician. He’s...
HARLAN – The popular motorcycle bike night Roar Into Harlan is returning this summer with a series of events following a 2020 year that was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, organizer Seth Johannsen said each night will host live entertainment, food,...
HARLAN – U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) says his interest in health care brought him to Shelby County last week, to visit with hospital and public health officials as part of his twice-a-year, 39-county tour across Iowa. “I’m very involved in health care,” Feenstra told the small group...
REGIONAL -- Many Iowa farmers have completed their planting for the season, finishing up early due to warm weather and rain early in the season. “Planting of Iowa’s expected corn crop is nearly complete at 97 percent, two weeks ahead of the five-year average,” Iowa secretary of agriculture...
HARLAN – Harlan Community High School band and vocal students will have the opportunity to travel and clinic next year as part of a music adventure trip to Nashville and Memphis. The HCS Board of Education has approved the out-of-state trip, tentatively scheduled for March 13-17, 2022. “...
COUNTY -- Travel Iowa has ranked two Shelby County restaurants among its top 10 best burger joints. Troy’s Bar and Grill, Earling, comes in at #3 while Milk & Honey, Harlan, ranks #9 on the Travel Iowa list. Of Troy’s, Travel Iowa says Troy’s serves up juicy tenderloins and delicious...
HARLAN -- Locals can celebrate the history of Shelby County from the comfort of their homes at this year’s virtual Log Cabin Day event. The free online event will begin June 6 at 11 a.m. The video will be pre-recorded and broadcast on the Shelby County Historical Museum’s website at...
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