AVOCA -- AJ “Big Country” Sieh, Jr., 20, Avoca, died August 13.    A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. at the AHSTW Football Field in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Avoca at a later date.  Family will greet friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Robert Leon Lindsay, 75, Harlan, died July 20, 2020.    A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m.

    HARLAN – A Kansas City firm is in the midst of  extensive housing development in north Harlan. The project entitled Christiansen Meadows is named after longtime Harlan mayor the late Gary Christiansen.

    HARLAN - The City of Harlan is moving forward with a mitigation plan that will get Canadian geese to leave the Pioneer Park and Lake George Park areas in Harlan.    The Harlan City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Aug.

    COUNTY – Shelby County businesses without an online presence are being encouraged to take advantage of a new website provided by the Iowa Economic Development Authority.    ShopIowa.com is now live.        Todd Valline, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive Director, said the website was recently launched and so far has been a hit for Iowa businesses looking to provide products online.

    HARLAN - Four Shelby County residents have been appointed to the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach council nominating committee, Renee Hansen, council chairperson announced. The committee is charged with nominating candidates for the four vacancies on the council before Aug.

    HARLAN -- Ken and Shirley Olson of Harlan marked their 50th wedding anniversary on May 23. They plan to celebrate with their children and grandchildren at a later date.    Their family includes Tracy and Abbie Olson, Norwalk; Julie Olson, Harlan; and three grandchildren.
 

Schedule:•  6:00 Freshman Scrimmage• 7:00 JV/V Scrimmage
 

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