COUNTY -- Crueger Dickinson LLC and Simmons Hanly Conroy together filed the first lawsuits today on behalf of Polk County, Iowa and 35 other Iowa counties, including Shelby County against pharmaceutical companies over the aggressive and fraudulent marketing of prescription opioid painkillers that has led to a drug epidemic in the state and throughout the nation.    This month’s filings are the first in Iowa federal court against pharmaceut

    DES MOINES -- Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative (HSI) announced this week the 18 finalists for the inaugural HSI awards, and the City of Harlan is among the finalists in the Community Category.    Individuals, communities, schools and workplaces will be recognized at the event for advancing efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans.    Other finalists in the Community Category include Ames, Cedar Rapids, C

    BOONE --     Minden Brix and Sam Huntrods both of Ames exchanged marriage vows at Seven Oaks Lodge in Boone on August 12, 2017. Officiant Jeff Anderson performed the 4 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Kevin and Deb Brix, Walnut; and Bob and LeAnne Huntrods, Collins, IA.

    HARLAN -- The family of Margaret Klein is planning a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on February 2. Cards will reach her if sent to 3008 West Heritage Drive #116, Harlan, IA 51537.

    TORONTO, IA -- Marcie Stevenson and Ryan Fahn both of Grimes were married on September 16, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church in Toronto. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father Francis Odoom.    Parents of the couple are Terry and Mary Stevenson, Wheatland, IA; and Jamie and Mary Fahn, Portsmouth.

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