HARLAN -- It took nearly three quarters, but Harlan Community eventually delivered the knockout punch Tuesday night in a 74-43 boys basketball win over Denison-Schleswig. After the Monarchs pulled within 41-33 at the 2:30 mark of the third period, Cyclone coach Mitch Osborn called a timeout and the team responded with a 33-10 closing run to sweep the season series. HCHS point guard Caleb Rasmussen ignited the final push with two impressive le

 HARLAN -- Bonus points proved to be the difference maker Tuesday night as the Harlan Community wrestling team settled for a split of its Hawkeye Ten home double dual vs.

 HARLAN -- The Harlan Community girls and boys bowling teams both improved their records to 4-2 overall last Thursday (Jan. 21) with victories over OA-BCIG at Cyclone Lanes. The Cyclone girls won by 418 pins (2,324 to 1,906), led by Bailey Portwood’s individual series of 362. The Cyclone boys won by 95 pins (2,623 to 2,528), led by Mitchell Leinen’s 380.

Maybe it was the non-stop barrage of warnings that started on Thurs., Jan. 28 that warned us of impending Winter Storm Kayla...it didn’t hit with a whimper...it’s pretty much what we expected....heavy wet snow with estimates in the eight inch range but worse as you go north of Shelby Co....

    EARLING -- Funeral services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, for Darlene Kenkel, 77, Earling.    Kenkel is survived by her husband, James Kenkel, of Earling.    Call 1-800-831-6805 or visit www.pauleyjones.com for more information.

    DEFIANCE -- Mary Ann Kenkel, 92, Defiance, died January 30 at her home.    Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance with burial at a later date.  A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the church.  Visitation is Friday from 4-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-8 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Gaul, 89, Harlan, died January 28 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    Services will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling with burial in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery at Earling.  A Catholic Daughters Rosary will be held Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-8 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Jana Wolken and Tyler Lefeber both of Memphis, TN exchanged marriage vows at First United Methodist Church in Harlan on May 9, 2015. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Darwin Moore.    Parents of the couple are Chuck and Ann Wolken, Harlan; and Dean and Cindy Lefeber, Harlan. 

    COUNTY – Local political chairpersons are excited about caucus night next Monday, and are urging residents to turn out and participate in the process that will ultimately vault presidential hopefuls into frontrunner status.    The countdown to the caucus is on, with only a few days left until the eyes of the nation will be squarely on Iowa.  The Republican and Democratic caucuses will be Monday evening, Feb.