HARLAN — The City of Harlan bid farewell to City Administrator Gene Gettys as he attended his final council meeting Tuesday, November 19. Gettys announced his resignation in October after accepting a new position in eastern Iowa. Gettys has served as city administrator since 2016 and was Mayor prior to his hiring.

 SOUTH DAKOTA — Voters in South Dakota rejected a law which would ease the path of construction for a carbon dioxide pipeline. Iowa landowners opposing Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed pipeline project assisted South Dakota landowners with sending mass texts to over 250,000 South Dakota voters prior to election day, said Sherri Webb, who co-owns farmland in Shelby County, which was inherited from their grandmother.

 SHELBY COUNTY  —The preservation of Shelby County Historical Museum cabins is nearing completion. The museum partnered with Heritage Woodworks, Inc. of Clemons, IA, to restore the McIntosh and Leland Log Cabins.

 SHELBY COUNTY — Shelby County voters chose Donald Trump as their nominee for the third consecutive presidential election. Unofficial results showed 6,533, or 76.05% of the county’s registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 General Election Tuesday, November 5. The Republican presidential ticket of Trump and running mate JD Vance received 70.91% of Shelby County votes, with Democrats Kamala D.

HARLAN — The October school board meeting took place on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Harlan Community High School Board Room, filling the chairs with administrators, some Student Council representatives, and new board member appointment, Pete Sorensen.Board member Jade Albertsen started with the school Wellness Committee’s efforts to promote healthy habits with the theme, “Join the Fun, Cut Down by One.” The campaign encourages

  HARLAN — For 70 years, Harlan Municipal Utilities (HMU) has provided natural gas services within the City limits of Harlan and beyond. HMU is planning for continued urban growth, and is currently working on a project which will ensure the city’s natural gas needs are met. HMU began providing natural gas services to the City of Harlan  in 1954.

 SHELBY COUNTY — Shelby County voters will head to the polls Tuesday, November 5 to cast their ballots in the 2024 general election. In addition to choosing the next President and Vice President, voters will be asked to decide on State and U.S.

 SHELBY COUNTY —  At the top of the 2024 general election ballot is the race for the White House, with Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump and VP running mate J.D. Vance, and current Democratic Vice President Kamala D.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Ten Harlan FFA members traveled to the National FFA Convention and Expo on October 22-25 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The members attended several tours and participated in various National FFA Convention activities while on the trip.

PANAMA — Panama Transfer, Inc. recently received the 2024 Grand Trophy for Fleet Safety at the 2024 Iowa Motor Truck Association’s (IMTA) awards program held in Cedar Rapids. Panama Transfer, located in Panama, IA, was recognized for outstanding achievement in highway safety.

The expansion and renovation of Myrtue Medical Center’s Harlan Rural Health Clinic will significantly address the evolving healthcare needs throughout Shelby County. Over the last four years, Myrtue has proactively added new providers, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing medical services and ensuring communities receive comprehensive care.

SHELBY COUNTY — Area voters will have more decisions to make at the polls November 5.

HARLAN —Contrast is a powerful tool in art, used to engage the eye, emphasize elements, draw out depth, and bring balance. This year, the 2024 Forgotten Art...

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HARLAN — The movement toward an electrified America quickly gained momentum in the 1880’s as research and inventions harnessed the natural power of electricity. Electric lighting was becoming common in urban areas across the country. By the end of the decade, it was abundantly clear electric power was the next step necessary in the development of commerce and modern conveniences.