IRWIN -- The family of Walter Murray is planning a celebration in honor of his 90th birthday. Family and friends are invited to attend the open house on Saturday, November 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Irwin Community Building.    Walt’s family includes his wife, June Murray, Irwin; children and spouses: Ron and Carole Gaskill, North Liberty; Tom and Mary Gaskill, Tucson, AZ; and Dan and Tammy Murray, Harlan. 

AREA RECAP
HCHS Boys13th out of 15 teams in Class 3-AReagan Hansen, jr. (34th)Michael Sciranko, sr. (42nd)Drew Voge, so. (85th)Caleb Brace, sr. (100th)Jacob Henry, jr. (127th)Ben Heileson, sr. (130th)Logan Klaassen, so. (138th) 

 CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Harlan Community volleyball team left for Cedar Rapids Monday afternoon with no intentions of returning until sometime late Friday. The ultimate goal: scratch out nine more set wins and become three-time state champions in Class 4-A. The 2nd-ranked Cyclones (35-5) will begin their back-to-back title defense Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.

 FORT DODGE -- For the second straight year, the Harlan Community boys and girls cross country teams both qualified for the State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge. The Cyclone boys, making their third consecutive state appearance as a team, placed 13th out of 15 qualifiers in Class 3-A. The Cyclone girls, who qualified for the 11th time in 12 years, finished 15th. 

    HARLAN – Harlan Boy Scout Troop 90 has announced a new community project called the Harlan Avenue of Flags that kicks off this week.    With the guidance of Scoutmaster Dr.

    HARLAN – Downtown building owners in Harlan have the unique opportunity to participate in façade improvement through a state/federal grant program being offered through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), and being applied for by the City of Harlan.    The Harlan City Council last week hired RDG, Des Moines, as architect for the downtown façade improvement project.  The council is proceeding with an application for $500,000 fro

    HARLAN – Iowa Gov. Terry E.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Newspapers is again teaming up with area merchants to give away $1,100 in gift certificates this holiday season.    Simply find the announcement inside the Harlan Tribune or PennySaver each of the next five weeks for details, complete the registration form and deliver to the Harlan Newspapers office.    Winners  will be drawn each Monday, Nov. 16 - Dec. 14.

CEDAR RAPIDS -- Harlan Community extended its stay at the 2015 State Volleyball Tournament Tuesday afternoon with a three-set sweep of Pella (25-16, 25-21, 25-22) at the US Cellular Center.The 2nd-ranked Cyclones (36-5) will now face No. 8 Bishop Heelan (31-13) in a Class 4-A state semifinal match Thursday at noon, court 2. The winner will face either top-ranked West Delaware (47-2) or No.