SHELBY – Iowa farm history will be showcased September 10 and 11 at Carstens Farm during the 40th Annual Carstens Farm Days. That’s right, 40 years! Board members are proud of this tradition that showcases threshing, sawmill operations, crafters and vendors, a quilt show and of course, tractors.

Harlan Community graduate and United States Sailor, Niall Mahoney  recently published a full-length, young adult novel entitled “Kira and Kashi”. The book is an edge-of-your-seat adventure with gripping characters and intense world-building that takes place in a medieval apocalyptic universe full of dragons and monsters.It has been Mahoney’s dream to publish a book since he began this tale in elementary school.

The HCHS varsity volleyball team looked to be in midseason form as they battled the Carroll Tigers at home Tuesday night during a scrimmage. Despite not keeping score, head coach Elle Crees was still pleased with the results she saw.

HARLAN —If you’re planning on attendingThursday night’s opener at Lewis Centralbetween the Titans and the Cyclones, you’llhave to buy your ticket online or through thenew application.The Harlan Community Cyclones andBOUND, Iowa’s Premier High School SportsTeam Website and Mobile App Solution haveteamed up to develop a website and app that willfeature all of the following:· Schedules and Scores· Social Media Engagement· Rosters, Programs and Ar

The HCHS swim team is set to begin their new season Aug. 30 at Sioux City West High School with a new face joining the team this season, as Stephenie Dale will be the new head coach.
“I am extremely excited to be a swim coach again,” Dale said. “It's been my favorite sport my whole life.”

SHELBY COUNTY — The mainpart of the upcoming $22.9 millionHarlan Community School District’sSept. 13 bond issue focuses on a newintermediate building, elementarybuilding and updates for the highschool. The intermediate buildingof Harlan Community was builtin 1965 and is the oldest buildingowned by the district. SuperintendentDr.

 AREA — Many restaurants across Iowa report finding qualified workforce continues to stifle recovery, according to survey data from the Iowa Restaurant Association.  Area restaurants continue to have staffing issues, including Grace on Main in Elk Horn.

 SHELBY COUNTY — The Shelby County Board of Supervisors have planned public hearing dates to discuss and pass two resolutions at each of the three public hearings regarding the proposed carbon pipeline that will run through the county. Two ordinances will be read and discussed at meetings held at 9 a.m. at the C.G.

 SHELBY COUNTY — A severe thunderstorm brought straight-line winds of up to 80-miles per hour to the area Saturday evening, July 23. Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Londo said around 8:25 p.m.,  Shelby County was placed in a severe thunderstorm warning with a special weather statement for the communities of Shelby, Tennant, and Harlan to shelter in place.