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After this Labor Day Weekend concludes, you can stay close to home and come to the country near Shelby, Iowa September 7 & 8. Smoke, steam, straw and family fun will fill the air at Carstens 1880 Farmstead during the 42nd Annual Carstens Farm Days show. Farm Days is an event that aims to...
SHELBY COUNTY —The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was a recipient of the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Excellence in Action Award. The competitive award recognizes innovative county government employees, programs and projects. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors nominated Sheriff...
HARLAN —As adults, we know how we see and if we don’t see things clearly. But do we really know how children see? Can a child tell us that a straight line doesn’t have a sharp, straight edge? lowa KidSight, a vision screening program of the Lions Clubs of lowa and the University of lowa Stead...
HARLAN — This year, professional development for Harlan Community School District looked different with a new program called Capturing Kids’ Hearts.For two days in the full week of their professional development, teachers became students, gaining tools for a program they will be implementing...
HARLAN — Visitors and residents of Harlan are being welcomed to the city in two new ways. The City has replaced the entrance signs at the city limits on both the north and south sides of Highway 59. Harlan City Administrator Gene Gettys said the project had been in the planning process for several...
ELK HORN — Elk Horn’s 44th Annual Tivoli Fest will be held Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Organizers said there will be plenty of activities for “A Celebration of Danish Roots”.A new website, TivoliFest.com will provide up-to-date schedule information. Shaun Sayres, Manager of the Danish...
SHELBY COUNTY — April 15 marked one year since the 28E Law Enforcement agreement between the City of Harlan and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department went into effect. Due to ongoing staff shortages with the Harlan Police Department, the agreement disbanded HPD, leaving law enforcement coverage of...
HARLAN — For 60 years, Nelson Farm Supply has been “Not just a feed store, but a whole lot more” for Harlan and the surrounding area.“We sold bulk and bag feed when we started,” Joel Berndt said. “Now it’s turned into a little of everything.”It’s the little of everything that has made the...
SHELBY COUNTY — A simple home repair project decades ago sparked an idea to help people throughout Shelby County.“I was at my parents’ house helping them do some odd jobs,” said Shelby County Community Outreach Founder and Executive Director Ron French.French was on the roof, repairing shingles,...
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