HARLAN -- The postponed Red Out event from two weeks ago due to cold weather conditions will be held at Friday’s’s HCHS-Winterset football game.    Harlan Community Schools and Myrtue Medical Center are hosting the Red Out to raise awareness and funds in the fight against heart disease.    There will be a number of activities related to healthy heart awareness.

    EARLING -- It’s been a difficult 14 days for the residents, families, employees and owners of the longtime nursing home - the Little Flower Haven.

    HARLAN -- Jerry and Debbie Stendrup of Harlan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on October 15. Their family includes Penny and Jeff Nelson, Harlan; Jerrad and Jennifer Popp, Adel; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.

    WESTPHALIA -- The children of Aquinata “Nottie” (Kaufman) Gross are planning to honor her with a card shower for her 100th birthday on October 29. Cards will reach her if sent to Nottie Gross, % Jerry Gross, PO Box 103, Westphalia, IA 51578.

    SIOUX CITY -- Cara Shanks and Gabe Ferry both of Harlan exchanged marriage vows on July 5, 2019 at Country Celebrations in Sioux City. The bride’s father, Steve Shanks, performed the 4:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Steve and Michelle Shanks, Le Mars; and Brandt and Stacy Ferry, Kirkman.

 HARLAN (Oct.

 HARLAN (Oct. 11) -- One week after losing the 2019 season opener vs. Lewis Central 35-7, Sergeant Bluff-Luton football coach Justin Smith was asked to compare this year’s LC team to the 2018 state semifinalist version. Are they as good as last year? “Uh, they’re better,” Smith replied. “They’re better at every position but quarterback and that quarterback is still a really good player.

 AVOCA (Oct.

 MONDAMIN (Oct. 4) -- Creighton Nelson rushed for 136 yards and four touchdowns and also caught a TD pass last Friday night as the Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton football team got back to .500 with a 50-14 victory at West Harrison. The Spartans improved to 3-3 overall and 2-2 in 8-Man, District 8, good for fourth place in the standings.