COUNTY – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors has opted against a union request to adopt a resolution that union representatives have said indicates support of Shelby County employees and collective bargaining units.    In a statement read Tuesday, July 3, the board said it had met with its labor counsel, Michael Galloway, to discuss the county unions’ request to adopt the resolution titled “Support for Shelby County Employees and Collec

    HARLAN -- Local high school musicians, Caitlin Bissen and Sirriniti Fleshman from Harlan Community High School are touring Europe with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music (IAM) July 3-18.    The local students are part of a select group of 390 student musicians, advisors and parents from across Iowa.

    HARLAN -- 4-H is a tradition that can be passed down through generations. Students can start getting involved as early as kindergarten through Clover Kids. This year, the Shelby County Fair is adding a Clover Kids graduation for the third graders’ last year in Clover Kids.    The Goshorn family has been involved with the fair for many years.

    SHELBY -- Donavon Gail Dontje and Robert Morton earned the most votes to be elected to the Shelby City Council in a special election held Tuesday, July 11.    Dontje tallied 92 votes while Morton received 77 votes.  Karen Schleuter got 73 votes and Steven Edward Myers 31 votes.    The election was held to fill two council seats left vacant by the resignation of two council members recently.

    HARLAN -- Harlan city crews Wednesday were working to identify the cause of a sinkhole under the street along 9th St. near the Norman D. Stamp Aquatic Center.    A crack developed in the street, and upon investigation, a long area was discovered where the dirt had washed away, but the underground pipe wasn’t leaking and was intact.    Stayed tuned for further developments. In the meantime, the road was closed to through traffic.

    RURAL HARLAN -- Aaron and Erin (Schneider) Erickson of Castana plan to renew their marriage vows in an outdoor ceremony on July 28 at the Schneider farmstead in rural Harlan. Aaron and Erin were married in a private ceremony on November 5, 2017 honoring Erin’s grandfather, Charles Schachterle.    Parents of the couple are Allen and Susan Schneider, Harlan; and Barry and Marjorie Erickson, Castana.

    PANAMA -- Joe and Pat Michels of Panama celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Pizza King in Council Bluffs on July 7.    Their family includes Dana and Mark DeRoin, St. Johns, FL; Chery and Kent Andersen, Kirkman; Michelle and Brian Wageman, Panama; Danny Michels and Holly Rihner, Harlan; Jim and Jena Michels, Ankeny; and 13 grandchildren.

    EARLING -- Makayla Tremel and Alex Kintner both of Harlan will exchange marriage vows on August 4 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.    Parents of the couple are Mike and Mary Tremel, Earling, and Larry and Anne Kintner, Harlan.

    HARLAN -- Bonnie Larsen of Harlan observed her 100th birthday on July 11. Her birthday milestone was celebrated with family from California, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Oregon and Harlan.    Bonnie’s family includes Randall and Mary Armentrout, Harlan, two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.