STATE -- The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that the State of Iowa has received nearly $1 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to offer free crisis counseling to any Iowan who has been affected, in any way, by the COVID-19 public health emergency.    The program, called COVID Recovery Iowa, is available immediately.

    COUNTY – Two Shelby County entities have been awarded funding from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs as emergency relief grants made possible by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic  Security (CARES) Act.    The Shelby County Historical Museum, Harlan, received $4,500 under the second and third round of funding from the state, while the Museum of Danish America, Elk Horn, was awarded $14,000 through the State Humanities P

    HARLAN -- The 8-Ball Aviation Club and City of Harlan have announced that the annual Flight Breakfast held on Father’s Day Weekend every year, and scheduled for this weekend, has been canceled.    Officials said they made the tough decision to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  All activities, the breakfast and airplane rides at the Harlan Municipal Airport, Rueschenberg Field, are canceled.    Hopes are for a re-scheduled event later t

    PORTSMOUTH -- Gaylen and Zita Smith of Portsmouth will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20. A celebration is planned for a later date.    Their marriage will be blessed during the June 21 Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth. The couple resides at 915 Dogwood Road, Portsmouth, IA 51565.
 

    HARLAN -- Lyle and Marcia Walker of Harlan celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 14. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 1311 Victoria Street, Harlan, IA 51537.    The couple has two children: Jeremy Walker and Amy Walker both of Harlan.

    WESTPHALIA -- Kylee Stitz  and Andrew Mumm both of Des Moines will exchange marriage vows on June 27 in a private family ceremony at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kylee and Andrew have postponed their reception until next summer.    Parents of the couple are Lori Stitz, Harlan; Ron and Rose Stitz, Harlan; and Dennis and Joyce Mumm, Harlan.
 

EARLING – It’s a funny account of how Bowser the pooch helped lead to an informative hour-long documentary about the Earling Catholic church entitled St.

    COUNTY -- Statement from Shelby County Fair Board -- “As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Shelby County Fair Board is making changes to the 2020 fair. The fair will be limited to 4-H and FFA shows and activities. Unfortunately, there will be no open class exhibits, commercial exhibits, or entertainment on the grounds.    “There will be limited concessions.

    HARLAN -- The Norman D. Stamp Aquatic Center will re-open Wednesday, June 17 with normal business hours, pending approval by the Harlan City Council tonight.    Following Iowa Gov. Kim Reynoldss announcement on June 10, the Harlan pool is projected to open. Final approval on opening the pool will be reviewed by Harlan City Council tonight, Tuesday, June 16.