The Exira-EHK varsity volleyball team lost to Boyer Valley Tuesday night at home in three consecutive sets, 25-12, 25-21 and 25-22.
But before the game, Seniors Quinn Grubbs, MaKenna Larson, Shay Burmeister and Makenzie Riley were honored. It was also Pink Out Night, with many wearing pink to show support for breast cancer awareness month.

 OMAHA — Earling native Leo J. Kramer of Omaha  will be observing his 90th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, an open house will be held from 2-4 p.m.

HARLAN — When the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was found in Harlan trees in February, the city had just over 330 ash trees in the right of way. Today that count stands at 270. The count of ash trees on private property is unknown.

AREA — October has arrived, and Shelby County is planning an array of Halloween and autumn activities for goblins of all ages.  • No Tricks, Just Treats  will be offered Saturday, October 15, 4 – 6 p.m. at  Nishna Bend Recreation Area, (1 mile east of Hwy 59 on River Avenue (between Harlan and Avoca).

HARLAN — Many gathered Thursday at The Grounds for a TeamMates pep rally.DeMoine Adams, TeamMates CEO, provide an introduction about the program that began 31 years ago. It was cofounded by Tom and Nancy Osborne.The program is in 192 school districts, serving more than 10,000 students and in five states.“We feel like we just got started,” Adams said.

Guy Stanley Jones was bornon June 20, 1926 in Lohrville,Iowa to Guy Solomon and NinaElizabeth Engelman Jones.

 Laura Ann (Andersen) Allen was born on May 16, 1934, on the family farm northeast of Avoca, IA, to Ernest and Lillian (Johnson) Andersen.  She was baptized at English Lutheran Church in Avoca on July 16, 1934 and was confirmed on her 14th birthday on May 16, 1948.  She attended country school for eight years and then attended and graduated from Avoca High School on May 17, 1951.Even though Charlie and Laura Ann attended high school together,

Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Ann; five of his siblings; and his five-year-old son, Michael “Mikey”.Survived by his wife of 70 years, Maxine; son Steve Citta (Mary) of Cedar Falls, IA; daughters Teresa Crowder (Joe) of Sidney, NE, and Cheri Schouten of Omaha; grandchildren Stephanie Klein (Scott) of Dayton, Ohio, Josep (Lydia) Citta of Bismarck North Dakota, Erin Moore (Jason) of Torrington, Wyoming, Kyle Schouten (Amy) of Des Mo

Marian Rose Pauley, age 84, of Neola, Iowa, passed away September 30, 2022 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Marian was born in Vail, Iowa on January 25, 1938 to the late Frank and Mary (Cavanagh) Schwieso. She lived on a farm outside of Vail before moving to Neola in the 1940’s. Marian attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Neola graduating in 1956. She attended college in Ottumwa, Iowa before returning to Neola and taking a clerk job in Omaha.