HARLAN -- Charlie and Judy Obrecht of Harlan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 12 at an open house from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan.         Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Their children are Don and Jennifer Obrecht, Harlan; Chuck and Renietta Obrecht, Harlan and Gregory  Obrecht (deceased). The Obrechts have seven grandchildren.

HARLAN -- The Shelby County Relay for Life held Friday, June 3 was a great success.  Here, honorary survivor Julie Bruck lights the Torch of Hope, a Shelby County tradition.  See Friday’s Harlan News-Advertiser for complete coverage with photos from the Relay.  (Photo by Sarah Muller)

As Friday night’s rain showers passed, in their wake was a unique double rainbow visible in the eastern sky.

    HARLAN -- As the sun sets on a very cold and snowy winter, a new glow will find its way to Harlan with the help of a newly-formed Christmas lighting committee.    Headed by Todd Valline, Director of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the committee was formed about a month ago to assist the county’s board of supervisors and auditor in lighting up Harlan.    Committee member Denny Siemers said the committee’s goal is to expa

REGIONAL -- A more summer-like weather pattern has settled in to the greater Shelby County area this past week, but not before above average rainfall during the spring created soggy conditions throughout the Midwest.    Local residents are embracing the nicer weather, but according to local and state officials, western Iowa may not be in the clear just yet.    “At this time people are very well aware that the ground is saturated with moisture,

    WALNUT -- The Walnut City Council voted 4-1 May 19 to accept the Walnut School buildings from the school district, but future uses for the buildings still are to be determined.    The newly-formed AHSTW School District becomes official with reorganization July 1, and discussions have been held during the past year about the future of the Walnut school buildings.    With the gifting of the buildings to the City of Walnut, more discussions a

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A gllimpse of Harlan activities at Log Cabin Days and Art in the Park!

    HARLAN -- Funeral arrangements are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, for Edward Leinen, 81, Harlan, who died Sunday, June 5 at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan.    He is survived by his wife, Carol Leinen, of Harlan.    Contact the funeral home at 712-755-3135 or visit www.pauleyjones.com for more information.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Neil Joseph Petsche, 67, Portsmouth, died June 4 at Iowa Methodist Hospital.    Services will be held Thursday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Church in Portsmouth with burial in the St. Mary’s Cemetery at Portsmouth.  A prayer service will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Visitation is Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.