Much more in the Tribune.....thanks to Joel Stevens from the Glenwood Opinion-Tribune for the HCHS District Wrestling Photos!

    HARLAN – The manager of a local hotel has been charged with numerous drug-related offenses after a search warrant was issued at her hotel residence February 2.    Kimberly Ann Thomas, 59, 2004 23rd St., Managers Suite, is charged with possession with intent to deliver, failure to affix tax stamp, possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine second offense, prohibited acts, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

    HARLAN – Rachel’s Challenge, a highly-effective violence and self-harm prevention program focusing on school culture and creating safer, more connected school communities, is coming to the Harlan community.    Programs will be presented Monday-Tuesday, Feb.

    HARLAN – Harlan’s Stacy Condie has been named commander of the Civil Air Patrol’s Southwest Iowa Composite Squadron (NCR-IA-003) following a changing of the guard ceremony held January 4.    First Lieutenant Condie takes over for Major Jason Erickson, who will continue to serve as vice commander for the Iowa Wing of Civil Air Patrol.    The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer auxiliary of the Air Force chartered by the United States Congress.

    COUNTY – The Harlan Newspapers’ reporting of COVID-19 statistics, including hospital information, will be scaled back starting next week following the state’s announcement that it will decommission its state reporting websites, www.coronavirus.gov and vaccinateiowa.gov.    Since the websites were launched initially, Shelby County residents have been provided COVID-19-related information via the stat

    HARLAN -- Harlan Mayor Mike Kolbe has announced his resignation effective March 31 to pursue a position with the Shelby County Board of Supervisors.    In a letter dated February 7 (see today’s Opinion Page), Kolbe said he made the decision after much thought and consultation with his wife, Tammy, his employer the Harlan Newspapers, and others he considers his life coaches.    “While Iowa law allows one to serve simultaneously as mayor and

    PANAMA – A carjacking in Omaha, NE Saturday evening, Feb. 5 led to a chase that traveled into Iowa and Shelby County before coming to an end in Panama with four juveniles taken into custody.    Omaha Police Department reports that at approximately 9:09 p.m.

    COUNTY – Shelby County’s Board of Supervisors has approved a 16 percent raise for the sheriff, five percent raises for the auditor, recorder, attorney and treasurer, and four percent increases for the supervisors for the 2022-23 fiscal year.    The move comes after further discussion of the Shelby County Compensation Board’s recommendation that was presented last month and reviewed for a third time at the supervisors’ February 1 meeting.  

    HARLAN – A water main leak Thursday, Feb. 3 along a portion of Chatburn Ave.

    HARLAN – Harlan Municipal Utilities Chief Executive Officer Ken Weber has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2022.    Weber notified the HMU Board of Trustees in late December that he would be retiring, providing six months of lead time that will allow the board to search for a replacement.    “This should allow time to complete or fully implement the multiple, major projects under way or scheduled for this spring,” said Weber.  “

    COUNTY – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors unanimously has approved a resolution allowing for the master matrix to be utilized in the county in regards to livestock confinements.    The approval again this year came with some conversation, with the continued thought there has to be some changes in regard to public hearings about confinements.    “It’s something we do approve every year so we can use the master matrix for livestock con

    MANNING – The IKM-Manning Jazz Band has kicked off its contest season with strong showings at its first two contests of the year.    Director Ryan Runyan says it’s been exciting to return to in-person competitions following a year of COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions.    “Getting back to in-person events has been a slow start this year after not doing much last year, but the excitement is building now that we’ve performed twice,” Runy

Here are the results....Congrats to Jesse Jens, Luke Freund, Luke Musich, Zane Bendorf, Jeremiah Davis, and Matt Schwery.
We'll have much more in the Tribune on the street Monday afternoon!
 
1061st Place – Dreylen Schweitzer of Carroll2nd Place – Jesse Jens of Harlan3rd Place – Gavyn Winters of Greene County4th Place – Andreas Buttry of Southwest Iowa (Sidney)5th Place – Ashley Schmid of Red Oak

Harlan, Kirkman, Kimballton, and Irwin Fire Depts. called out this afternoon to fight a field fire off Redwood Road northeast of Harlan. Winds fueled the fire....they're getting it under control quickly.

HMU Boil Order for businesses between 1305-1708 Chatburn still in effect, but likely to be lifted after samples taken this PM are analyzed. Contamination from the water leak unlikely, but boil order issued out of a sense of caution. Contractor brought in to fix the deep line.