COUNTY – Incumbents and write-in candidates were elected to mayor and council positions in Tuesday’s election, including Mayor Mike Kolbe in Harlan as well as Councilpersons Sharon Kroger, Jeanna Rudolph and Jay Christensen.    Write-in votes will be tallied for some communities in Shelby County and be announced after press time.

    REGIONAL – The AHSTW and IKM-Manning School Districts both had positive referendum results in Tuesday’s election as voters approved the Revenue Purpose Statement and Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) at IKM-Manning and one of two bond referendums for construction at AHSTW.    IKM-Manning Superintendent of Schools Trevor Miller said with the approval the district will be able to move forward with a number of projects including heatin

    HARLAN – Harlan voters on Tuesday gave the Harlan Municipal Utilities the authority to discontinue and dispose of by sale its telecommunications utility if it chooses to in the future.    More than 61 percent (61.5%) of voters approved of a public measure in the city/school election this week giving HMU the authorization to discontinue and dispose of its telecom.  The measure needed a simple majority to pass.    While it gives the authorit

    HARLAN – It took an extra 16 hours to determine the final vote counts, but it was clear by Wednesday afternoon that a bevy of newcomers will join the incumbents on the Harlan Community Schools Board of Education.    With five open seats this year, three will be taken by newcomers as Jade Albertsen (District 2), Gregory Bladt (District 4) and Jim Reischl (District 3) won their districts in a school board election that saw a significant numb

District 1: Al Hazelton 885; Missy Cox 363

District 2: Jade Albertsen 722; Matthew Worthey 478

District 3: James Reischl 651; Seth Piro 595

District 4: Gregory Bladt 832; Chris Swensen 436

District 6: Joseph D. Herzberg 932

Early morning fire destroys Harlan home this morning. Full details in the NA this week, but please consider donating to the gofundme account to help this family. Search Sotelo Family Fire Loss at www.gofundme.com

Harlan Fire Dept. called to this tractor fire on Highway 44 near Oak Road just now. Reports says a tire problem resulted in a small fire along the side of the road.

    ELK HORN -- The Danish Villages Improvement Organization (DVIO) hosted it’s annual costume contest.  This year’s event was held at the Town Hall in Kimballton and included all sorts of costumes, prizes and fun.  As children arrived they could snack on cookies made by Julie Andersen, and have juice boxes donated by Danielle Albert.      The costume contest began at 7:30 p.m.

    CORLEY -- Nishna Bend Recreation Area held its annual trick-or-treating event at the campground and cabins.  It’s the fifth year of the event, which was held October 8.    All 18 campsites and both cabins were decorated.  People walked through and trick or treated at the campsites and cabins.  There were approximately 675 people in attendance.    Highlights here:  Little Edward Scissor hands is Maple Wendl; one of the displays at the event

    SHELBY -- Aletha Buck, representing the Shelby American Legion Auxiliary #240, was honored October 9 at the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Omaha for collecting 10 million pop tabs.    Laurie Cope, special projects coordinator, presented Buck with a certificate of appreciation, and KETV reporter Alex McLoon interviewed her for her accomplishment.    Aletha’s son, Robert; her daughter, Cindy Tuttle of rural Adel; and friends, Norma Wahli

    ELK HORN -- The Elk Horn Public Library is a place for all ages to learn, get creative and engage in free activities and events.    Alissa LaCanne and LaJissa Niklasen are behind the scenes of the library and run all of its daily operations.    LaCanne started her position as the library director in 2014.    “I homeschooled our kids, so we went to libraries wherever we lived.

    PANAMA – The Shelby County Trails Board will host a ribbon cutting Sunday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at the start of the trail and has kicked off a Phase 2 fundraising challenge to raise monies for the project.

    HARLAN -- Three Harlan Community High School music students earned one of the highest honors bestowed on a high school musician by being selected for all-state music honors through auditions held Saturday, Oct.

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