SHELBY -- Wilbert “Will” and Maxine Sick of Shelby will mark their 65th wedding anniversary on June 12. Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 325 Elmwood Road, Shelby, IA 51570.    The couple’s family includes Tammy and Steve Trebesch, Hamburg, MN; Wade and Brandi Sick, Lorimor, IA; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
 

    HARLAN – Keith Burchett feels lucky.    As one of the first Shelby Countians to have a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 back in late March and early April, his was mild, relatively speaking.  It was no picnic, but he feels very fortunate now to be fully recovered.    “All I can say for sure is I’ve never had anything like this before,” Keith said.  He took some time out this week from his busy schedule as owner/operator and contractor with

    HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center has begun using ultraviolet light protocol to decontaminate and extend the life and usage of N95 masks.    Personal protective equipment (PPE) is used every day by healthcare personnel (HCP) to protect themselves, patients, and others when providing care.

    REGIONAL -- Spring is in full force now and over the past three weeks, Shelby County Conservation and DNR officials have received a slew of phone calls regarding baby animals.

    STATE -- Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced the state has received $26.2 million in federal relief to ensure education continues for students of all ages impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.    Iowa’s grant is part of the nearly $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Community Library re-opens today, Tuesday, June 9.  It will be a grab and go event with hours as follows:  Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.    Curbsyde hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.    Following are guidelines for patronizing the library:    • Face coverings required of all patrons.    • Limited number of people in the library.  Use social distancing while

    HARLAN -- David Eugene Sargent, 50, Harlan, died June 4 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.    A Life Celebration will be held July 25 at Prairie Rose State Park Shelter House 2 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.    Sargent is survived by his mother, Lana (Blount) Sargent of Harlan; and brother Timothy (Donna) Sargent of Kimballton.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

    OMAHA, NE -- Alice Alexander, 85, Omaha, NE, died May 22 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.    Services were held Saturday, May 30 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St.

    ST. LOUIS, MO -- Mike and Donna Schmidt of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Chantel to Blake Connor both of Swansea, IL. Blake is the son of Dean and Bonnie Leveling, Swansea.    The couple plans to marry on June 13 in a small outdoor private ceremony at Blake’s parents’ home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chantel and Blake have postponed the original wedding ceremony and reception.