Eden Scot Shaeffer of Avoca, Iowa passed away March 30, 2023.  She was born January 17, 2003, in Amarillo, Texas to Aaron and Cynthia Shaeffer.Eden was simply an ethereal being. Her smile was 1000 watts, lighting up everyone who saw it. She loved to laugh, she laughed loud and made others laugh until they cried. She loved with her whole face. Eden was love.She brought the sunshine with her everywhere she went. She was unforgettable.

Ralph George Hansen wasborn April 11,1930 on the Hansenfamily farm just north of Walnut toGeorge and Ella Hansen. Ralphattended country schools northof Walnut, and graduated fromWalnut high school in 1947. Aftergraduation Ralph worked with hisfather on the farm that has nowbeen in the family for over 125years.On May 15, 1949, Ralph wasunited in marriage to Marjorie AnnMortensen at Bethel Baptist Church in Harlan, Iowa.

Jack Lee McCool, the son of Larry Steven and Juanita Jane (Theulen) McCool, was born on December 3, 1952, in Harlan, Iowa. He attended school in Tennant, Iowa, through the third grade. When the Tennant school consolidated with the Shelby, Iowa, school, becoming Shelby-Tennant Community School, Jack continued his education in Shelby; he graduated with the Class of 1971.After graduation, Jack entered the United States Army.

Jan Lakers (85), of Elk Horn, NE died on Saturday, April, 1, 2023.  She was born August 13, 1937 in Manning, IA the daughter of Arlo & Thelma (Ramsey) Hodne.Jan was married to John (Jack) Lakers on April 6, 1956. Jack and Jan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2006 with their family. Jan was a member of St.

With the game tied at one and less than 15 minutes to go, Sophomore Aubrey Schwieso drove to the net, found an opening past Trojans goalkeeper Preslie Arbaugh scoring her second goal of the night, putting the Cyclones ahead for good, sealing a 2-1 win over the Tri-Center Trojans.

Last Tuesday, the HCHS girls varsity tennis team went on the road to battle the Lewis Central Titans and lost, 9-0.
“We believe that the girls are still adjusting to their new positions on the team, and they are starting to understand what it is going to take to win at these new levels,” said Cyclones Head Coach Dillon Stane.

Last Tuesday at home, the HCHS boys varsity tennis team took on the Lewis Central Titans and dropped their overall match, 9-0.
For the boys, their struggles continue to find a win as a team falling to 0-4 on the season.

Seniors Jacob Birch, Aidan Hall, Wil Neuharth and Junior Cade Sears broke the school record in the 4x100 with a time of 42.49 and the 4x200 meter relay event with 1:28.63, taking yet another first place finish.
“Anytime you can go out and do that in less than ideal running conditions, it’s a good night,” said Cyclones Head Coach Sam Brummer.

It was a windy day for the Cyclones at the Ram Relays, but they still performed strong according to head coach Jenny Hamilton.
“We had a warm windy day to compete in Glenwood with lots of good competition,” she said. “Times were a little slower across the board, and ours were no exception.”