DENISON (May 22) -- Avenging a 3-0 loss from the regular season, the Harlan Community boys soccer team went to Denison Wednesday night and beat the 12th-ranked Monarchs 2-1 in a Class 2A, Substate 8 semifinal. Michael Heithoff’s first-half penalty kick and Levi Culp’s second-half goal put the Cyclones up 2-0 and they were able to hold on for the win.

 COUNCIL BLUFFS (May 20) -- Nearing the midway point of the second half Monday night, Harlan Community was outplaying Glenwood but still trailed 1-0 as time started to become a factor. Barely two minutes later, the entire complexion of the soccer match had changed. Getting back-to-back goals from Aaron Wollaston and Michael Heithoff in a matter of 142 seconds, the Cyclones suddenly led by one and never let go of their momentum, holding off the

    HARLAN -- John M. Klein, 104, Harlan, died Sunday, June 2 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.    Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.
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    SHELBY -- Willard Edwin Dittmer, 94, Shelby, died May 30 at Avoca Specialty Care.    Services will be held Tuesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial in the Minden Cemetery in Minden.  Family will greet friends Tuesday from 9-11 a.m.

    COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Karla Jean Pauley, 86, Council Bluffs, died May 29 at Bethany Nursing Home, Inc.    Services were held Monday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at St.

    HARLAN -- Genevieve H. Scheuring, 95, Harlan, died May 30 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    Services were held Monday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance with burial in the Sts.

    HARLAN -- On Friday, May 31, Relay For Life gathered at Merrill Field to bring awareness to cancer. During the event, participants enjoyed a variety of food, activities and musical entertainment during the night. Relay for Life was able to raise more than $89,000, and will continue to raise money until August.  Participants at Relay for Life cut their hair to help bring awareness to cancer and to donate to cancer survivors.

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan’s run as having one of the longest-standing traditional municipal bands in Iowa is coming to an end this year.    The city cut funding for the municipal band, opting to put the $1,200 it has allocated in previous years to the band toward other city needs.    Harlan Community High School Band Director and city municipal band director Bill Kearney said he was notified this spring that the funding had been cut.  In

    HARLAN – Interest in the superintendent’s vacancy at Harlan Community Schools is considerable, with 11 potential candidates for the interim position already expressing interest in the job as of Wednesday, May 29.    The deadline for applications to Grundmeyer Leader Services is June 9, and the district is hoping to have an interim superintendent on board by July 1 or shortly thereafter, if possible.    Kevin Fiene, consultant with Grundmey