HARLAN -- Elizabeth L. Gross, a senior student at Harlan Community High School, has been named a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.    HCHS Principal Scott Frohlich made the announcement this week.    A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Gross.
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    HARLAN – The City of Harlan is applying for grant monies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Fund that, if approved, could help finance street improvement projects in the city.    The Harlan City Council this month approved a resolution calling for officials to sign all documents relating to the application.    Snyder & Associates, Atlantic, is being retained to provide preliminary grant services c

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan has signed off on a professional services agreement with Snyder Associates to develop a master plan for a new, updated Dream Playground on the west side of Pioneer Park to replace the current structure that has outlived its life span.    The Harlan City Council has teamed with Snyder, at a cost of $22,800, to start the process toward a new developed playground area.  City officials said the service agreement is

    HARLAN -- Victoria Station in Harlan has won the 19th annual contest for Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin 2021, presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and managed by its restaurant and food service committee.    “That’s pretty good for a prime rib joint,” joked Richard Buman, who bought the restaurant 18 months ago with his wife, Angela.  “We are so excited just to have been nominated and to advance into the top 40.    

A few game highlights from AHSTW's thrilling win over St. Albert last night that vaulted them into the playoffs. Much more in the Tribune on the street Monday afternoon!
 

Cyclones braving the chilly temps this morning at Merrill! Finishing touches on the program for tonight’s game and state contest tomorrow. Good luck to director Bill Kearney and the entire band! Sounds awesome!

New editorial cartoons from Joe Heller will appear in each issue of the Harlan Newspapers beginning with this week's News-Advertiser.

    HARLAN – Outgoing Harlan Community Schools Board of Education members Amy Rueschenberg and Jessica Anderson said it was a tough decision not to seek re-election to their board seats, but take comfort in their view that the district is headed in the right direction and good things are on the horizon.    “I will forever be an advocate for our school district,” Anderson said.  “I do feel the district is on the cusp of more great things and is

By Bob Bjoin, Editor    HARLAN – Candidates for the Harlan Community Schools Board of Education gave their vision for the district and reasons for running for office during a school board forum held Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Harlan Community High School auditorium.    Approximately 100 people turned out Tuesday, Oct.

HARLAN – Watching marching band students interact with fellow musicians from area schools at a recent contest, Harlan Community High School Band Director Bill Kearney couldn’t help but smile.    A year ago at this time, some students were learning online and music programs were forced to be innovative with their teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  There were no in-person contests, restrictions in the classroom and many cancellations, and s

    HARLAN -- Five new seniors and 16 juniors were inducted into the Harlan Community High School Alpha Beta Chi Chapter of the National Honor Society on Sunday, Oct. 3 at the HCHS auditorium.

From Staff Reports    HARLAN -- Ron and Maria Rosmann, Harlan, have been named Iowa Master Farmers by Wallaces Farmer Magazine and the Iowa Master Farmer Association.    Five Iowa farm families were honored September 13 in Ames.

    HARLAN – Lorie Knudsen, Harlan, was honored at the Iowa State Fair August 22, inducted into the 2021 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.    Knudsen was named the Shelby County nominee during the Shelby County Fair in July, and joined 98 others in Iowa inducted during ceremonies at the Iowa State Fair.    Knudsen grew up on a farm outside of Walnut.

    COUNTY -- Larsen’s Pub in Elk Horn and Victoria Station in Harlan are among the five finalists in the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Iowa Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest.    Other finalists include Old Road Cafe & Bar in Emerson, Z’s Eatery and Draught Haus in Indianola and Stalker’s Pub in Miles.    Larsen’s Pub was a 2007 winner in the contest.
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Feature article on the IKM-Manning Marching Band in the Tribune available today!  Check it out!
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