COUNTY – The Shelby County Board of Supervisors will be inviting local legislators to a meeting during the next few months to discuss the master matrix and confinement operations. The invitation comes on the heels of a public hearing recently where neighbors of a proposed chicken confinement facility north of Earling were vocally upset about the project, citing everything from water issues and smell to close location to Manteno Park, ju
PANAMA – A popular fall attraction is up and running once again in the Shelby County area, promising to bring Halloween and autumn excitement to all who venture out to Grandpa’s Pumpkin Farm west of Panama. Justin and Doug Schwery said the pumpkin patch, now in its second season, has many new additions this year, including a corn maze sponsored by United Bank of Iowa. “We are excited about our new additions this year,” said Justin Sc
DES MOINES -- Susan Christensen was administered the oath of office as Iowa’s newest Supreme Court justice by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Friday, Sept. 21 in the Iowa Supreme Court chambers. Christensen, from Harlan, is the third woman to serve on the seven-member court, and the first new justice to join the court since 2011.
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HARLAN -- The Harlan Community is ready to celebrate homecoming this week, under the theme “Surfing Our Way to Victory.” There’s plenty of excitement in the air as the Harlan Community Cyclone football team readies to meet Glenwood in a Friday night match-up, hoping to get another win after starting its season 4-1 with wins over Denison-Schleswig, Carroll, Atlantic and ADM, and its lone loss to non-district Sergeant B
REGIONAL -- Search teams attempted to locate a possible injured motorcyclist Thursday night, Sept. 20 who was reportedly blown off the road traveling from Sioux City to Harlan. At approximately 6:30 p.m.
HARLAN – A number of water leaks during the month of August could very well be the reason the Harlan Municipal Utilities saw higher than average total water usage in the community last month. HMU reported that the month of August had extremely high water usage, and customers were being asked to scale back on usage. During August, the HMU water plant produced more than 29 million gallons of water, making it one of the highest production
MANNING – IKM-Manning will celebrate homecoming this week with a number of activities culminating with the Friday night football game vs. Manson NW Webster at 7 p.m. Sept. 28. The homecoming court has been selected.
HARLAN – Improvements at JJ Jensen Park in Harlan received approval by the Harlan City Council this week, and some concrete work could begin this fall. The council voted unanimously to approve the low bid from Hal, Cal Inc.
COUNTY -- The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has received approval from the county’s board of supervisors to purchase body cameras for its officers, as well as a computer to store the audio and video footage. Sheriff Neil Gross said the department already purchased one camera and has utilized it in the last few weeks, and the cost to outfit the remaining officers is estimated at $8,935, with the computer cost of $879. Both will be paid
COUNTY -- Rich and Bev Goshorn have been inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame representing Shelby County. The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Counties nominate volunteers, community leaders, and Extension staff members who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H youth program in their county.
AVOCA -- On Sunday, Sept. 16, the city of Avoca, successfully ended a discharge of untreated wastewater. City officials learned of the discharge Sept. 16, but think it was ongoing since Friday, Sept.
EXIRA -- Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton will celebrate homecoming activities next week. The homecoming parade will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 in Exira. A free-will donation homecoming tailgate will be held in Exira from 5-7 p.m. sponsored by the E/EH-K Leo Leadership Club. The Spartans will take on West Harrison at 7 p.m. in the homecoming game, and the dance, sponsored by after-prom parents, will be held in the Exira gym.
IRWIN -- The Greenridge Steam and Gas Show near Irwin was a huge success once again this year. With beautiful weather, participants were able to learn about old-time farming at the site this weekend. See Friday’s Harlan News-Advertiser for more photos from the Greenridge event, including youth day which was held on Friday.
