After a season in which the HCHS Cyclones girls basketball team achieved their goal of making it to the state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, they are back in action in practice with their first game only weeks away.
“I’m super excited to get this season started,” said Sophomore Avery Manz. “The team has really good chemistry. We get along very well. Practices have been hard, but have been good.”

After a disappointing season in which the IKM-Manning Wolves girls basketball team finished with a 4-18 record, they are ready to return and feel they’re close to turning the corner.
“I’m excited to improve and complete some more of my goals that I have in the two years I have left,” said Junior Anna Stangl. “I feel more prepared and our team is closer and I’m excited to be on the team again.”

 SOUTH DAKOTA — Voters in South Dakota rejected a law which would ease the path of construction for a carbon dioxide pipeline. Iowa landowners opposing Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed pipeline project assisted South Dakota landowners with sending mass texts to over 250,000 South Dakota voters prior to election day, said Sherri Webb, who co-owns farmland in Shelby County, which was inherited from their grandmother.

 SHELBY COUNTY  —The preservation of Shelby County Historical Museum cabins is nearing completion. The museum partnered with Heritage Woodworks, Inc. of Clemons, IA, to restore the McIntosh and Leland Log Cabins.

 SHELBY COUNTY — Shelby County voters chose Donald Trump as their nominee for the third consecutive presidential election. Unofficial results showed 6,533, or 76.05% of the county’s registered voters cast ballots in the 2024 General Election Tuesday, November 5. The Republican presidential ticket of Trump and running mate JD Vance received 70.91% of Shelby County votes, with Democrats Kamala D.

IKM-Manning’s Addisyn Bandow, Keagan Eischeid, and Karlee Arp were recognized for their efforts in volleyball this season. Bandow and Eischeid won second team in the Western Iowa All Conference list, while Arp took home honorable mention.
“I’m really proud of the whole team,” said Wolves Head Coach McKaylie Croghan. “Addi, Keagan and Karlee can’t get that recognition without the passers in the back row. They all did great.”

Cyclone Seniors Macy Mueller and Aubrey Schwieso recently took home Hawkeye Ten All Conference awards. Mueller earned second team recognition and Schwieso got honorable mention. Mueller was also awarded Academic All-State.
“The Academic All-State means a lot to me because it’s not easy,” Mueller said. “I’ve put in a lot of work over these past four years and it means a lot to me and my family.”

Cyclone Senior Kayla Anderson has signed a Letter of Intent to play soccer at Northwest Iowa Community College following the conclusion of her high school days.
“Just go in, get better and improve as I keep growing and going to school,” Anderson said is her plan.
With multiple options in front of her, Anderson talked about what led her to choosing Northwest Iowa CC.

HARLAN — The October school board meeting took place on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Harlan Community High School Board Room, filling the chairs with administrators, some Student Council representatives, and new board member appointment, Pete Sorensen.Board member Jade Albertsen started with the school Wellness Committee’s efforts to promote healthy habits with the theme, “Join the Fun, Cut Down by One.” The campaign encourages