HARLAN -- Shelby County Farm Bureau Agent Dave Schwarte, along with the Harlan Subway Restaurant, recently gave out sandwiches, water and apples to truck drivers going through Harlan on March 31. 

    COUNTY – Crawford County recorded its first death as related to COVID-19, a 61-80 year old individual reported over the weekend.    It’s the first death recorded in the immediate area due to coronavirus.    Shelby County’s numbers remained steady this past week at seven confirmed cases, with six of those reportedly recovered and one still recovering, according to Myrtue Medical Center and Shelby County Department of Public Health.  There a

    COUNTY – Iowans still have time to pay their property taxes without penalty and interest under a proclamation that extends the deadline through the end of the month.    Shelby County Treasurer Carolyn Blum said this week that taxes still are considered delinquent if paid after March 31; however, the recently established date to pay without penalty and interest has now been extended to April 30 by Gov.

    STATE – The Iowa Department of Public Health on Friday, April 10 issued a personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage order, which requires providers to work with the health department in extending the use of PPEs in Iowa.    The order applies to health care providers, clinics, hospitals, medical and response agencies, etc. who treat patients and use personal protective equipment.    Iowa Gov.

    HARLAN – Harlan Community Schools has indicated it will continue with its voluntary educational enrichment opportunities for students through the end of April, at which time it will re-assess based on direction from the governor’s office and Iowa Department of Education.    When Iowa Gov.

    DES MOINES -- The Diocese of Des Moines COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established with a two-fold purpose: help individuals and families struggling with COVID-19, and to help the most pressing needs in Catholic parishes and schools in the diocese.

    HARLAN -- Kenneth W. Thomsen, 84, Harlan, died April 8 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Shelby Cemetery.    Thomsen is survived by sons Rick (Lori) Thomsen of Omaha, NE and Barney (Carol) Thomsen of Anita; daughter Lori Teachout of Tennant; sister Dorothy Sievers of Walnut; and four grandchildren.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

    WALNUT -- Ward Alan Koos, 74, Walnut, died April 10 at Myrtue Medical Center.    A private family memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.  Public visitation was held Monday, April 13 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

    AVOCA -- Cheryl Carrier, 74, Avoca, died April 9 at her home.    Lying in state for public viewing was held Monday, April 13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.