Gone, but not forgotten.    An on-campus group aims to sculpt a lasting legacy for a fallen student in the form of a memorial scholarship.    Aptly named the “Emmalee Jacobs Memorial Scholarship,” it stands in memory of the student whose life was lost in a hit-and-run accident in December for not only the Jacobs family and close friends but also generations of future ISU students.

    DES MOINES – Harlan’s Barb Jorgensen was honored recently by the American Red Cross for her efforts in alerting a neighbor to a fire in their home last December.    Jorgensen was one of six individuals recognized by the Red Cross of Central Iowa as 2016 Heroes of the Heartland at ceremonies held Friday, April 8.  They were honored as outstanding citizens who have demonstrated courage, compassion and unselfish character in the eyes of their

    HARLAN – The last day of school for students in the Harlan Community Schools next year will be May 23, regardless of whether or not snow days or other activities cause cancelled school days throughout the year.    Those words come from district officials who approved the calendar last week.  The HCS Board of Education passed the calendar 4-0 Monday, April 11.  Board members Al Hazelton, Lonnie Muxfeldt, Amy Rueschenberg and Angie Monson vo

    HARLAN – The Harlan Community Schools Board of Education has reached an agreement with the Harlan Education Association, calling for a 3.13 percent package increase for teacher staff next year.    HCS Board members Lonnie Muxfeldt, Amy Rueschenberg, Angie Monson and Al Hazelton approved the agreement Monday, April 11.  Board members Monte Schechinger, Joni Larsen and Kathy Mahlberg were absent.    The HEA also has ratified the agreement.

    HARLAN - The Shelby County Public Health KidsFest Health and Safety Event was held on Saturday, April 16 at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium with HCHS Athletic Director, Mitch Osborn acting as the 2016 guest of honor for over 425 in attendance.

    COUNTY – Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan has reported a laboratory-confirmed case of Mumps in Shelby County last week.    The most common symptoms of Mumps are fever, headache, and swollen glands under the jaw.  Other symptoms can include tiredness, muscle aches, and loss of appetite.  Mumps is an infectious viral disease that is spread by sneezing, coughing, or other saliva contact.  After exposure it usually takes 12-25 days for symptoms

    COUNTY – County authorities are on the fast track to repair a significant portion of road in the northern section of Shelby County after an unforeseeable collapse occurred last month.    A section of County Road F16 near Manteno fell in Easter weekend, creating a crater the size of which hasn’t been seen before, officials said.

    SHELBY -- The heirs of Ernest (Ernie) Fuhs have agreed to donate a vacant lot in Shelby, Iowa to Carstens 1880 Farmstead, Inc.  As a long-time farm volunteer, this donation is in accordance with Ernie’s wishes.  Recent public notices in Shelby County have disclosed that the donation is currently processing.    The donation is occurring through a collaborative quiet title action, which has appeared in the public record as a lawsuit.  All pa

    HARLAN – Harlan Community will host students from 20 schools across southwest Iowa in a Battle of the Books, a program that encourages students of all levels to read.    The competition will be held Wednesday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m., with an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the program.

    HARLAN – Harlan Community Superintendent of Schools Justin Wagner read the resignation letters from five teachers at this week’s school board meeting, and thanked them for their service to the district.    Three-fifths of the district’s music staff is moving on after this year. 

    HARLAN – The Shelby County Community Kids Fest will be held at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Harlan Saturday, April 16 from 9-11:30 a.m.    Kids Fest is a community health and safety fair for children ages preschool through 5th grade and their families.  The event will be filled with entertainment and interactive activities for children, providing education and awareness of health and safety issues.

    HARLAN -- Harlan Community High School hosted prom activities Saturday, April 9.

HARLAN – Harlan Community vocal students are heading to The Big Apple this week for a choral performance at a historical chapel as well as sightseeing and other musical offerings in New York City.    Ninth-12th grade vocal students have been afforded the opportunity to participate on the trip.  They will perform at St. Malachy’s Actors Chapel on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m.  St.

    HARLAN – An escapee from a residential work facility Sunday, April 10 was captured in Shelby County.    News reports indicate Colton Benson-Blaine,  25, a native of Harlan, was arrested in Shelby County.  Iowa law enforcement officials had been searching for Benson-Blaine after he allegedly escaped from the residential work facility.    According to reports from the Iowa Department of Corrections, Benson-Blaine failed to return to the Coun

    HARLAN -- Logan Peters, a senior at Harlan Community High School, was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award.