COUNTY – Elected officials and their deputies in Shelby County will see a three percent salary increase in 2018-19 as approved by the Shelby County Board of Supervisors last month.    The board voted unanimously approving the raise following discussion of recommendations made by the county’s compensation board.  The compensation board met on November 7 and voted 5-0 to “approve an increase for all elected officials to be equal to the increase

HARLAN -- The official launch of Myrtue Medical Center’s new EPIC hospital information system was midnight on December 1.

    HARLAN – Shelby County economic development efforts are ramping up with many projects in the works as the year comes to an end, including Buck Snort Restaurant developments for Harlan.    Todd Valline, executive director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said there are many projects currently under way with others rumored to begin.  His office is assisting where it can, he said.    “On the economic development side we’

REGIONAL – The number of families still needing to be adopted stands at 35 now as the annual holiday adoption program begins to wind down this year.  Hopes are that all gifts to needy families can be distributed this week.    Administration of the adoption program is being handled by West Central Community Action, and the Harlan Newspapers remains actively involved in promoting and publicizing the adoptions.    For those donating, they can del

REGIONAL – The number of families still needing to be adopted stands at 35 now as the annual holiday adoption program begins to wind down this year.  Hopes are that all gifts to needy families can be distributed this week.    Administration of the adoption program is being handled by West Central Community Action, and the Harlan Newspapers remains actively involved in promoting and publicizing the adoptions.    For those donating, they can del

HARLAN -- Harlan The Christmas City holiday lights glowing. Homes, businesses and city streets are brimming with traditional Christmas lights.    Locations include the Historic Downtown Courthouse Square and Pioneer Park. There are tens of thousands of lights, beautiful displays, and a Santa Workshop constructed by the 2016 HCHS Building Construction Class.    Pioneer Park between Pine and Willow on 12th St.

    HARLAN -- Verda Larsen of Harlan will celebrate her 90th birthday on December 23. An open house in her honor is planned for December 23 from 1-3 p.m. at Westridge Apartments in Harlan.    Cards will also reach her if sent to 2004 Garfield Ave. Apt. 110, Harlan, IA 51537. Her family includes Phil and Genene Larsen, Fontana, CA; Marie and Warren Madsen, Newton; Scott and Jeanine Larsen, Harlan; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    ELDRIDGE -- Dorothea Catherine Paulsen, 98, Eldridge, died December 1.    Services will be held Friday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.  Family greeted friends Thursday, Dec. 7 from 5-7 p.m.

HARLAN -- Bruce Burger Construction brought this home through the country and into north Harlan where it is was placed at the corner of 7th and Broadway.  Moving the oversized load on a truck and trailer made for some interesting travel, but the home made it safe and sound at its new location.  Officials called it a great project for Harlan as the community continues to look for ways to develop needed housing.