Peggy Lou (Andersen) Hansen, daughter of Earl “Speenie” and Leota (Harris) Andersen was born on March 16, 1937. Later a brother Jerry completed their family. Baptized and confirmed at Jacksonville Lutheran Church, Peggy’s strong foundation of faith guided her throughout her life and shaped the way she cared for others.
Conrad John Sorensen (Connie) was born to Earhard and Esther Sorensen in Des Moines, Iowa on January 24, 1931 and was welcomed into his heavenly home on February 22, 2026.
Scott Gau passed on February 22, 2026. He was a man who loved the land and worked hard to protect it for future generations. Scott was a gifted farmer coming from four generations of Iowa farmers who ran a successful grain farm operation outside Portsmouth, Iowa. To those who knew him, they enjoyed his infectious energetic personality, and his love of animals and antique farm equipment, which showed his gentle sentimentality.
Father Leonard Anthony Kenkel was born on May 28, 1934, in Panama, Iowa, to William and Anna (Wingert) Kenkel. He grew up with his sisters, Lauretta and Sister Sylvia, OSB, and his brothers Michael, Sylvan, David, Damian, and Eugene.
HARLAN — The Harlan Fire Department held the Annual Banquet Saturday, March 7 at the Harlan Golf and Country Club. Chad Butler was recognized for 30 years of service. Chad has served in the capacity of Firefighter, Captain, and Assistant Chief.
SHELBY COUNTY — Crisis management surrounding natural or built environmental disasters is the subject of an upcoming volunteer training in Shelby County. Join Shelby County community members to learn from Iowa disaster relief experts to better understand and prepare for roles in volunteer support and engagement in such an event.
HARLAN — Myrtue Medical Center has received funding through Iowa’s Rural Health Transformation Program, Healthy Hometowns. This investment will support ongoing innovation in rural healthcare delivery and strengthen services for the communities Myrtue serves.
SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors received annual reports from the county’s libraries during the Tuesday, March 3, meeting. Tara Painter, Harlan Community Library director; Paulette Madson, Elk Horn Public Library director; and LaJissa Niklasen, Lied Irwin Public Library director, addressed the Board and discussed the various programs and features each library offers.
HARLAN — A new reserved parking sign installed this week outside Beyond Behavior Autism Clinic in Harlan represents a commitment to safety and inclusion for the families who receive services.
