MANNING — With board and community approval, construction for the IKM-Manning School District facility improvements and additions moves into the schematic design process. The district appreciates the community’s support in passing the Sales Tax Revenue vote in March.“We have the big overview, but...
Harlan -- Walking through the towering brick church building at the corner of 7th Street and Victoria in Harlan two months ago, one would have found many relics from the congregation that used to gather there for services. Hymnals sat in stacks on the pews. Books lined the shelves. A vase of silk...
HARLAN — Junkin in June is back for its second year with a new twist. Roughly 70% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to send teens to the Champions 4 Christ youth camp in Branson, MO. This camp is five days long and combines fun activities and powerful messages with the goal of bringing...
HARLAN — The Harlan Senior Center will be closing its congregate meals due to lower meal counts and decreased funding from the government.The Harlan Senior Center has held congregate meals for roughly 30 years. Prior to the pandemic, it was a popular event due to the social aspect of it. After the...
SHELBY COUNTY — Emergency Medical Service (EMS) staff and volunteers throughout Shelby County currently work together to respond to ambulance calls around the clock and transfer patients to facilities where they can be provided the care they need. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors, along...
HARLAN — Several programs and activities are planned over Memorial Weekend at Prairie Rose. Kayaking: Saturday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. Attendees will meet on the east side of the lake/east side of County Road M47. Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Instructors will go over basic...
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors held the first of three required public hearings to declare Emergency Medical Service (EMS) an essential service in Shelby County. If the resolution is approved by the Supervisors, the decision to provide a county-funded EMS will be on the...
HARLAN — Adults and kids can find their voice by participating in the summer programs offered by the Harlan Community Library.The library wants to encourage ongoing reading and learning during the summer months with free enrichment activities and events. With events for adults and kids, everyone is...
AREA — Local cemeteries and churches will honor those who lost their lives in service to the country during several Memorial Day services planned throughout the area Monday, May 29. · Harlan, Vets Auditorium, 10 a.m. followed by ceremony at Harlan Cemetery. VFW will be putting up flags at 6 a.m....
STATEWIDE — Home owners 65 and older have until July 1 to file for a new property tax exemption. Earlier this month Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a new property tax break, House File 718, which establishes a homestead tax exemption for residents 65 years or older. “People who qualify should...
AREA — On Tuesday, KETV Channel 7 made the trip over to Union Township Cemetery in Defiance to spotlight soon-to-be 91-year-old William Ahrenholtz.Ahrenholtz has worked at the cemetery for over 30 years. He continues to take care of the cemetery despite being 90 years old. His main focus is...