COUNTY – Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions will host a public informational meeting in Shelby County Wednesday, Oct.

    MANNING – IKM-Manning patrons will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 14 to cast ballots on a proposed $19.95 million bond issue that, if approved, will provide necessary funding for facilities.    Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

    HARLAN -- There’s nothing quite like an evening spent at Merrill Field in Harlan when the Cyclones take the field.    With the award-winning marching band playing, the fans cheering, and the players getting after it on the turf, Harlan Community Schools patrons know these Friday nights are special.    Here are a few highlights from the first game of the year, a win over Lewis Central.  The Cyclones will host Sergeant Bluff-Luton this Frida

    MANNING -- The third community meeting focused on the IKM-Manning School District’s upcoming bond vote had a strong turnout Wednesday, Sept.

    AVOCA -- Cheering on the Vikings at the recent football contest vs. IKM-Manning are  L to R -- Liz Cordes, Delaney Goshorn, and Madi True.    The Vikings are home for the first time this season this Friday when they host Southwest Valley in Avoca.

    HARLAN – Low COVID-19-related sickness absences are being reported in the Harlan Community Schools to date despite increasing numbers statewide and nationwide due primarily to the Delta variant of the virus.    School officials confirmed that only seven elementary, three middle school and four high school students have been reported by parents as being absent due to COVID-19 illness, as of Friday, Sept.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Airport recently completed multiple renovation projects and is planning for more improvements on the horizon.    The airport office was recently updated with new flooring, furniture, a new kitchenette and the addition of a conference table.

    STATE – The Iowa Supreme Court issued an order Friday, Aug.

    IRWIN -- A community meeting focused on the upcoming IKM-Manning bond vote had a strong turnout in Irwin Wednesday night, Aug. 25 with attendees asking good questions about the district’s needs and the solution on the ballot.    One question was related to the district’s long-term plan for the IKM-Manning Elementary School.

    SHELBY – After a year off, Iowa farm history will again be showcased September 11-12 at Carstens Farm during the 39th Annual Carstens Farm Days.  Threshing, sawmill operations, crafters and vendors, a quilt show and of course, tractors.  The Farm Days show has something for everyone throughout the weekend.    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption.  Please do not attend Farm Days if you are ill or feverish.  There are many way

HARLAN – Greg Gregersen and Gina Nance have something in common.    Through their efforts and advocacy for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, they have come to realize that there are more people who have been touched by the topics than many may realize.    And that their own experiences are shared by others.    They hear from acquaintances, and even strangers, who have said they’ve lost their brother, cousin, best friend, mother,

    LINCOLN, NE -- Congratulations to 2021 Harlan Community School band alumni Devin Kearney and Griffin Schleimer for being accepted to the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band.    The musicians had to endure two rounds of auditions before the final roster was posted.    Schleimer (right) and Kearney both made the top trumpet rank in the Cornhusker Marching Band.  While at HCHS they were involved in multiple music groups including

Highlights and photos in the NA this week!  Photos by Bob Bjoin, Editor

    REGIONAL – Rapid growth of the Harlan Newspapers’ Facebook® page has resulted in a short-lived posting hiatus courtesy of the big tech company as it is now requiring multiple verification processes in order to post news and photos on the site.    Josh Byers, publisher, said this week the page has grown to have approximately 4,000 page likes, making it the premiere source for local Shelby County-area news and sports.

    REGIONAL -- On Thursday, August 12th the Food and Drug Administration approved a third dose of mRNA vaccine for immunocompromised people that have previously completed a two-dose series.    Studies found evidence of reduced immune response to a 2-dose series in some groups of immunocompromised people.