HARLAN -- Today’s high school students have many opportunities to get a jump start on fulfilling college requirements by completing college classes before graduating from high school.

    AVOCA -- AHSTW Superintendent of Schools Jesse Ulrich has announced his resignation effective June 30 as he has accepted the superintendent’s position with the Fort Dodge Community Schools.    In a statement sent to the AHSTW community this week, Ullrich said, “I have submitted a letter of resignation to the AHSTW Board of Directors effective June 30, 2018. 

    BRITT -- Former Harlan City Clerk and Finance Director Debra Sawyer has been named Britt’s new city administrator/clerk effective Monday, March 19.    Sawyer was hired in 2012 in Harlan, replacing long-time city clerk Sue Lambert, but was discharged from duties October 27, 2015.

    AVOCA -- Things will look a little different around the Western Iowa Development Association office.  After 22 years of service, executive director Lori Holste, and assistant Donna Peters, with 11 years of service, will be leaving effective March 22-23.    Holste said, “It was a tough decision to make but it is time for a change.  It seems that there are many things changing in the economic development world so maybe the time is right for

        PANAMA -- Danielle Bosier and Stephen Mages both of Panama will exchange marriage vows on May 12 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama.    Parents of the couple are Wes and Rita Bosier, Redfield; and Don and Darlene Mages, Panama.     

    DUNLAP -- Zoe Kibby of Dunlap will mark her 95th birthday on March 30. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to Zoe Kibby, Dunlap Assisted Living, 1405 Harrison Rd. Apt. 3, Dunlap, IA 51529. 

    GOODYEAR, AZ -- Former Harlan resident Forrest “Pete” Petersen will celebrate his 95th birthday on April 7. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 17581 W. Wind Drift Ct., Goodyear, AZ 85338.    Pete’s family includes son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Carrie Petersen and family, Goodyear. His wife is the late Dorothy Petersen. 

 MANNING -- IKM-Manning senior Shauna Reitan signed a letter of intent during the 2017-18 season to play basketball and continue her education at Graceland University in Lamoni. Reitan, a 5-foot-7 wing player, earned second team All-Western Iowa Conference honors as a senior after helping the Wolves finish 18-5 overall (15-3 in the WIC) and advance to the Class 2A regional finals.

 DES MOINES -- Area basketball seniors Payton Sporrer and Peyton Gross of IKM-Manning and R.J.