HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center is proposing a tax asking increase for 2020-21, with the additional proceeds being utilized for increased costs associated with improvement, maintenance and funded depreciation of the hospital, payment of Myrtue's share of FICA, and ambulance services.    “This, coupled with declining reimbursement from Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care plans, increases the needs for funds to cover these cost

    HARLAN -- A resolution to authorize publication for notice to bid for the north entrance and third floor renovation project at Myrtue Medical Center was approved by the MMC Board of Trustees in January.    No comments verbal or written were received during the public hearing for the renovation project at the January board meeting.

    HARLAN -- Dave and Diana Greve of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna, to Sean Boeke both of Coon Rapids. Sean is the son of Lee and Vicki Boeke, Coon Rapids.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on June 6 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan.
 

    HARLAN -- Jerome “Willy” and Shirley Mumm of Harlan will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on February 17. They will celebrate at a family dinner.    Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 2102 Pine Street, Harlan, IA 51537.
 

 CRESTON (Jan.

 RED OAK (Feb. 1) -- The career of Harlan Community wrestler Carter Bendorf provides a perfect example of just how difficult and satisfying it is to become a Hawkeye Ten Conference champion. As a 145-pound freshman in 2017, Bendorf did not place at the conference meet.

Released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association.
CLASS 3A, SUBSTATE 8 Atlantic, Clarke (Osceola), Creston, Denison-Schleswig, Glenwood, Greene County, Harlan Community, Winterset.
CLASS 2A, SUBSTATE 8
District 15 -- ACGC, AHSTW, Kuemper Catholic, Panorama, Underwood, WCV.
District 16 -- Clarinda, Missouri Valley, Red Oak, Shenandoah, Treynor, Tri-Center.
CLASS 1A, SUBSTATE 7

 AVOCA (Jan. 31) -- Raydden Grobe knocked down six three-pointers and scored 24 points last Friday night to lead the AHSTW boys basketball team past Logan-Magnolia 64-48. Joey Cunningham had three treys and 11 points for the Vikings, followed by Clayton Akers with nine points and eight rebounds. Sam Porter and Michael Mantell both added seven points and nine rebounds.

 MANNING (Jan. 31) -- The IKM-Manning boys were defeated by Treynor 75-49 last Friday night as the highly-ranked Cardinals pulled away in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Wolves 24-12.
   Top scorers for IKM-M included Colten Brandt with 13 points, Amos Rasmussen 10, Colby Keller nine and Parker Behrens eight.