PARADISE, CA – Omaha native Lizzie Johnson, the daughter of Steve and Rose Johnson and granddaughter of Louis Rosman, Harlan, has released a book chronicling one of the most devastating wildfires in California history.    Paradise:  One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire is earning numerous accolades as it provides a first-hand account of California’s Camp Fire, “a riveting examination of what went wrong and how to avert futur

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 CEDAR FALLS (Nov. 19) -- When the post-game trophy presentation and celebrating were all over, Harlan Community football coach Todd Bladt huddled his team together one last time on the UNI-Dome turf. “One more thing, gentleman,” he announced.

LUCKY 13HCHS State Title Game Victories Since 19721972    HCHS 14, CR Regis 121982    HCHS 15, CR Regis 141983    HCHS 26, Oskaloosa 01984    HCHS 14, Columbus 131993    HCHS 34, W. Delaware 201995    HCHS 27, W. Delaware 71997    HCHS 14, Decorah 71998    HCHS 49, Grinnell 72003    HCHS 38, Mount Vernon 352004    HCHS 42, Decorah 72005    HCHS 34, W.

Harlan Community 42, Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley 28HCHS    21    14    0    7 --- 42   B-H/RV    7    14    7    0 --- 28    HCHS: Connor Frame 25-yd. pass from Teagon Kasperbauer (Stephen Leinen kick) - 1st qt., 9:40. B-H/RV: Vance Katzfey 30-yd. pass from Tanner Te Slaa (Gael Enciso kick) - 1st qt., 8:06. HCHS: Aidan Hall 5-yd. run (Leinen kick) - 1st qt., 3:32. HCHS: Hall 57-yd.

2021 Iowa High School Football PlayoffsChampionship Game Results
Thursday, November 18Eight-PlayerCAM, Anita 42, Easton Valley 40 -- First state title for Cougars (13-0)Class AWest Hancock 19, Grundy Center 14 -- Third state title for Eagles (13-0)Class 1AVan Meter 17, West Sioux 14 -- Second state title for Bulldogs (13-0)Class 4ALewis Central 32, Cedar Rapids Xavier 24 (3 ot) -- First state title for Titans (11-2)

    AVOCA -- Downtown Avoca is celebrating a Holiday Hoedown on Saturday, November 27th from 3-7 p.m. to celebrate Holidays on Main, and everyone is invited!  This holiday event offers food, fun, prizes, and unique entertainment for all ages.

    ELK HORN/KIMBALLTON -- Getting into the holiday spirit is easy in the Danish Villages. Celebrated the weekend after Thanksgiving, the 43rd Julefest offers visitors a way to kick start the Christmas season.    For 43 years, this magical festival has warmed hearts and provided a way to celebrate all things Danish. Julefest promises an array of traditional foods, drinks and tasty treats such as pastries, wine, glögg, and pebbernødder.

    HARLAN – Join the Shelby County Historical Museum this holiday season for two great Christmas events!Have you been singing in the shower? Put your practice to good use on December 5 from 2-4 p.m. as we bring in the holiday season with some Christmas carols! Sing along to holiday classics with Dr. Davidson and friends. Don’t like to sing in public?