John Schechinger testing out the CDL simulator during an automotive class. (Kyleigh Kumm, photo)
HARLAN — Backing up a 53-foot trailer semi truck is no easy task, but thanks to a new CDL simulator at Iowa Western Community College (IWCC), this skill is now more accessible for aspiring drivers. Funded by an Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC)...
 Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC speaks at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. (Renée Brich, photo)
ELK HORN — The Danish Ambassador to the United States visited Elk Horn Friday afternoon. Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC was the featured guest at a “Kaffe og kringler” (Coffee and pastry)...
SHELBY COUNTY — It’s National 4-H Week, and Shelby County 4-H members join over six million young people across the country in celebrating. The theme for 2024 is “Beyond Ready”, acknowledging the program’s focus on preparing youth for success in all...
Kennedy Nippert (pictured) and her father, Aaron, with assistance from Jahde Osborn of Courtside Marketing in Harlan, designed yard signs and banners to help draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
HARLAN —Sometimes great ideas take years to put into action. That axiom is now visible for all to see with the Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (NVREC) tower in Harlan is now adorned with pink lights to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness...
 HARLAN — A group of former Harlan Community High School baton twirlers dusted off their batons to perform during the Homecoming parade and pregame show last Friday. Vicki Strissel’s daughter, Emeri, is the HCHS Marching Band’s lone baton twirler...
 Left to right: Michaela Kehoe, Lauren Lemrick, Kennedy Stover, Jayden Lacy, Tatiana Babka, Jasond McDaniel, Paola Salazar Barajas, Paul Martz, Elizabeth Castro, Marcela Guerrero Luna, and Kimberly Piro. (Erin Goddard, photo)
 HARLAN — Harlan is even better than it was. Monday, Sept. 9, talented student artists from Harlan Community High School brought something extraordinary to our small town, using their creativity to leave a lasting mark across time, hearts, and...
 John Schechinger testing out the CDL simulator during an automotive class. (Kyleigh Kumm, photo)
 Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC speaks at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. (Renée Brich, photo)
Kennedy Nippert (pictured) and her father, Aaron, with assistance from Jahde Osborn of Courtside Marketing in Harlan, designed yard signs and banners to help draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
 Left to right: Michaela Kehoe, Lauren Lemrick, Kennedy Stover, Jayden Lacy, Tatiana Babka, Jasond McDaniel, Paola Salazar Barajas, Paul Martz, Elizabeth Castro, Marcela Guerrero Luna, and Kimberly Piro. (Erin Goddard, photo)
Ann Holt (in front) with Petersen Family Wellness Center staff members Sharon Schwartz, Clara Mages, Ava Frederick, and PFWC Director Todd Alberti. (Photo contributed)
 by Renée Brich, Managing Editor HARLAN  — Ann Holt is no stranger to the staff at the Petersen Family Wellness Center. Holt visits the Wellness Center twice a day five days a week, and once a day on weekends, to walk, lift weights, and ride the stationary bike. “I have been trying to lose some...
 John Schechinger testing out the CDL simulator during an automotive class. (Kyleigh Kumm, photo)
HARLAN — Backing up a 53-foot trailer semi truck is no easy task, but thanks to a new CDL simulator at Iowa Western Community College (IWCC), this skill is now more accessible for aspiring drivers. Funded by an Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC) Grant obtained by Harlan Community High School,...
SHELBY COUNTY – Four Shelby County residents have been nominated to serve 4-year terms on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Extension Council. Their names will appear on the Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. One additional candidate has been nominated for a two-year term to...
 Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC speaks at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. (Renée Brich, photo)
ELK HORN — The Danish Ambassador to the United States visited Elk Horn Friday afternoon. Jesper Møller Sørensen, Chief of Mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC was the featured guest at a “Kaffe og kringler” (Coffee and pastry) reception at Elk Horn’s Museum of Danish America prior...
SHELBY COUNTY — It’s National 4-H Week, and Shelby County 4-H members join over six million young people across the country in celebrating. The theme for 2024 is “Beyond Ready”, acknowledging the program’s focus on preparing youth for success in all aspects of life.  According to Tufts University 4...
Kennedy Nippert (pictured) and her father, Aaron, with assistance from Jahde Osborn of Courtside Marketing in Harlan, designed yard signs and banners to help draw attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month
HARLAN —Sometimes great ideas take years to put into action. That axiom is now visible for all to see with the Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (NVREC) tower in Harlan is now adorned with pink lights to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October.NVREC employee Aaron...
 SHELBY COUNTY — Upon recommendation from the Shelby County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Advisory Council, the Board of Supervisors voted for an annual wage increase of $2,500 for Interim EMS Director Jordon Sanders at the October 1 Board of Supervisors meeting. The Board also named Shelby...
 HARLAN — A group of former Harlan Community High School baton twirlers dusted off their batons to perform during the Homecoming parade and pregame show last Friday. Vicki Strissel’s daughter, Emeri, is the HCHS Marching Band’s lone baton twirler this year, and Emeri has hosted baton camps for the...
 Left to right: Michaela Kehoe, Lauren Lemrick, Kennedy Stover, Jayden Lacy, Tatiana Babka, Jasond McDaniel, Paola Salazar Barajas, Paul Martz, Elizabeth Castro, Marcela Guerrero Luna, and Kimberly Piro. (Erin Goddard, photo)
 HARLAN — Harlan is even better than it was. Monday, Sept. 9, talented student artists from Harlan Community High School brought something extraordinary to our small town, using their creativity to leave a lasting mark across time, hearts, and streets! Nine students dedicated a full day of work to...
Rich Foust, Manager of Post Office Operations and Harlan Postmaster Vanessa Martin
 HARLAN — Vanessa Martin, Harlan’s new Postmaster, was sworn in Tuesday, September 10. Martin transferred to the Harlan Post Office in January and accepted the Postmaster in April. Rich Foust, Manager of Post Office Operations, issued the oath of office to Martin. Foust and Martin worked together...
September 9th, the City of Shelby, notified the DNR Atlantic Field Office that it received a complaint about pink drinking water. City staff arrived at the plant to discover that two of the four well pumps did not turn on. Since the flow decreased drastically, potassium permanganate was overfed,...
 AREA — The Eleventh Annual Southwest Iowa Art Tour is scheduled for September 21 and 21 with sneak peaks available at limited locations on Friday, September 20. This year, Market Street Gifts, located at 608 Market St. on the north side of the square in downtown Harlan, is one of the 20 stops in...

Sports

AHSTW Vikings current head football coach G.G. Harris has stepped down, effective immediately.

Special Sections

Obituaries

 Dave Theodore Stessman born to Caroline and Fred Stessman on April 21, 1928 in Panama, Iowa.  He was the oldest of ten children in his family. He grew up on a farm east of Panama helping...

 
 

 

Harlan Newspapers

1114 7th Street
P.O. Box 721
Harlan, IA 51537-0721

(800) 909-6397
news2@harlanonline.com

Comment Here