HARLAN -- The 34th Annual Home, Garden & Living Show in Harlan has been scheduled for Sat., March 28 in Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. This year’s event will feature unique products and services offered by dozens of area businesses, as well as wildlife educationals presented by Shelby Co.

    HARLAN -- Approximately 25 local residents turned out Saturday, Feb. 15 for the first legislative briefing of the year in Shelby County, held at Hansen House Assisted Living.  The January briefing was cancelled due to inclement weather.  Sen.

    HARLAN – Myrtue Medical Center’s general surgeon is being sued for negligence and damages by a Harlan man who says the doctor cut the wrong duct during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy gall bladder surgery, requiring the patient to be transferred to an Omaha hospital for repair of the injury.    Jack Pepitone alleges in a petition filed February 7 in Shelby County District Court that David C.

    MANILLA -- The man in this story has seen every war dating back to WWI.

    EARLING – It was the end of an era in Earling December 18, as residents from across western Iowa enjoyed the final official Bingo Night.    Back in 1979, bingo was started in this northwest Shelby County community, drawing players for an evening of fun and food, with proceeds provided to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  As many as 100 people would turn out each week for the festivities.
 

    HARLAN -- A camera crew from PBS’s Iowa Ingredient show recently filmed a segment of the show at Milk & Honey Restaurant, Harlan.    Iowa Ingredient explores the farms, restaurants, and ingredients that make Iowa food uniquely Iowan. Host Charity Nebbe takes viewers on a journey to discover flavorful Iowa ingredients.

    COUNTY -- Shelby County Public Health along with the Shelby County Board of Health, Board of Supervisors, Myrtue Medical Center and other community providers need your help in learning more about the health and specific needs of Shelby County residents.

    HARLAN -- Committee assignments for 2020 for the Myrtue Medical Center Board of Trustees have been released. Officers and board members include Terry Torneten, chair; Jeanine Larsen, vice chair; Leona Konz, secretary/treasurer; Kelli Klaassen, Tom Cannon, Jim Zimmerman and Rick Rasmussen.

    HARLAN – The Harlan City Council tonight is set to adopt a resolution regarding its 2020-21 budget maximum property tax dollars, but officials say don’t get too attached to the levy number being presented.    It’s the first step in a two step process, and doesn’t fully reflect what the city’s budget and levy will be for next year.    “Talk about confusing for the taxpayer,” said Harlan City Administrator Gene Gettys, Jr.    The State of Io

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Community Schools has been recognizing ICARE (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence), with an emphasis on raising awareness of bullying and suicide prevention as well as removing the stigma on mental health.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Fire Department held its annual Awards Banquet and Firefighter Recognition on Saturday evening, Feb. 8 at the C.G Therkildsen Center. Firefighters were recognized for years of service and special achievements.    The Harlan Fire Department has awarded Chad Kroger Firefighter of the Year for 2019.

    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Public Health Department continues to work with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local partners to monitor and respond to novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).    The virus was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and has since been detected in other parts of the world, including the U.S.

    HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center is proposing a tax asking increase for 2020-21, with the additional proceeds being utilized for increased costs associated with improvement, maintenance and funded depreciation of the hospital, payment of Myrtue's share of FICA, and ambulance services.    “This, coupled with declining reimbursement from Medicare Advantage and Medicaid Managed Care plans, increases the needs for funds to cover these cost

    HARLAN -- A resolution to authorize publication for notice to bid for the north entrance and third floor renovation project at Myrtue Medical Center was approved by the MMC Board of Trustees in January.    No comments verbal or written were received during the public hearing for the renovation project at the January board meeting.

    HARLAN -- On Tuesday, Feb. 4 during the Harlan Community vs.