REGIONAL -- After having seen a decrease in 2018, the average value of an acre of farmland in Iowa saw a slight increase in 2019.  The average statewide value of an acre of farmland is now estimated to be $7,432.

    HARLAN -- A joyous holiday and Merry Christmas to all!  Jack (left) and Joey Holloway, the children of Mark and Dani Holloway of Harlan, visited with Santa Claus at the Harlan Community Library in December. 

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees  approved a recommendation from its finance committee for  a $692,708.41 “temporary transfer” of funds to the Telecommunications Utility.   Those monies would come from the surplus in the Electric utility.    There is a “temporary transfer” in place now that originated November 14, 2013 for $422,548.  It has been paid down to $288,291.59 with full principal due in nine years (Dec.

    HARLAN -- The first of five Shelby County legislative coffees was held  Sat., Dec. 21 at the Purple Door restaurant in downtown Harlan.    Iowa legislator Rep. Steve Holt (R-Denison)  was in attendance but a scheduling conflict kept Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) from attending. Fifteen Shelby County residents were on hand to offer questions and listen to Holt discuss the upcoming legislative session.

    HARLAN -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Amy Klobuchar made a stop in Harlan Sunday morning, Dec. 22 to visit with local residents at Milk & Honey in downtown Harlan.    A standing room only crowd greeted Klobuchar, who took time to meet and greet those in attendance.

    COUNTY -- Shelby County Community Chest still has hopes of raising $35,000 for local organizations; 100% of your tax-deductible donation benefits the following Shelby County non-profit agencies:    Concerned, Inc.; Country Care Center; Faith Sound; Friends of Harlan City Parks; Girl Scouts; Harlan Community Library Foundation Inc; Harlan Community School District; Harlan Lions Club; Iowa Community Kitchen; Iowa State University Extension &

    CORLEY - Law enforcement was on site from 2:47 pm Monday, Dec. 23 into the evening attending to a multi-vehicle and semi-accident two miles south of the Harlan Municipal Airport at the Highway 59 bridge stop light where construction work is underway. The accident follows a similar accident on Friday, Dec. 20 (see below).

    COUNTY -- There are two ways to win in the Harlan Newspapers’ First Baby of 2020 contest.

    HARLAN -- Congratulations to the Harlan Community High School dance team, which brought home two awards from the Iowa State Dance Team Association  high school state championships competition held December 5-6 in Des Moines.  The team placed third overall in the Jazz category and fifth overall in Hip Hop.

    HARLAN -- If you’re having trouble parting with your Christmas tree, here’s a fact to motivate you: One-third (33 percent) of U.S.

    HARLAN – Harlan Community School District patrons are invited to a community engagement meeting planned by the HCS Board of Education in an effort to hear from district residents what they identify as future needs and goals for the school district.    The meeting tentatively is planned for Monday, March 9, 7-9 p.m., and all district patrons are invited to attend.  In addition, the district plans to formally invite individuals from differen

    COUNTY -- On page two of today's Harlan News-Advertiser you'll find the first in a series of articles introducing readers to many Shelby County residents.    The Stories of Shelby County is a partnership between the Shelby County Wellness Alliance, the Harlan Community Library and Leah Marie Photography.    The idea behind the project is to highlight various members of the community and their life stories.  The project, at this t

    HARLAN -- A second-degree sexual abuse charge against  a Harlan man has been dismissed in Shelby County District Court.  A complaint was filed against Galen M.

    HARLAN -- The first of of five legislative coffees will be held Saturday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Purple Door restaurant in Harlan.    Iowa legislators Rep. Steve Holt (R-Denison) and Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) will be on hand to discuss the upcoming legislative session.

    HARLAN – Harlan’s Matthew Van Baale was among 20 individuals recognized Tuesday, Dec.