BELLEVUE, NE -- Milo Dean Neve, 90, Bellevue, NE, died November 22 at Bellevue Medical Center.    Services were held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m.

    HARLAN – Harlan’s Jack Klitgaard recently completed his Eagle Scout project, constructing a life-size eagle aerie exhibit to benefit Nishna Bend Recreation Area in Shelby County.    Klitgaard, the son of Dr.

    HARLAN -- Harlan Community school patrons will head to the polls Tuesday, Dec. 11 to cast ballots on a number of issues, including a proposed $28.5 million bond issue as well as renewal votes for the district’s physical plant and equipment levy and instructional support levy.    Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. at the C.G. Therkildsen Ctr.

    REGIONAL – Shelby County voters will be able to cast ballots Tuesday, Dec.

    REGIONAL -- Shelby County and southwest Iowa farmers have about 13 percent of their corn yet to be harvested on average, due to a wetter than normal fall that put the harvest season behind average by about four days.    According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service report released by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, 96 percent of the state’s corn for grain crop has been harvested, but in southwest

    PORTSMOUTH -- Renae Arkfeld and Derick Frederick both of Randolph, NE exchanged marriage vows on August 11, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Father David Smith performed the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Bill and Brenda Arkfeld, Portsmouth; and Konnie Frederick, Randolph, NE; and Eric Frederick, Randolph.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Anna Margaret (Leinen) Kenney of Portsmouth will mark her 95th birthday on December 9. A card shower is planned in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O. Box 41, Portsmouth, IA 51565.

    HARLAN -- Virginia Johnson of Harlan will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house on Sunday, December 9 from 1-3:30 p.m. in the McKee Activity Room at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan. Cards will also reach her if sent to Elm Crest Retirement Community, 2104 12th Street #209B, Harlan, IA 51537. 

    AVOCA -- William “Bill” and Karen Johnson of Avoca will mark their 50th wedding anniversary today, November 30. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 302 Ironwood Rd., Avoca, IA 51521.