EXIRA -- Winners in the Exira-Elk Horn/Kimballton Punt, Pass & Kick competition were honored during the Spartan football game last Friday.  Pictured L to R are front:  Lane Christensen, Owen Johnson, Charlie Ratigan, Greta Boysen, Staci Partridge, Mary Eldal, Forrest Smith, Caden Akers, Ryder Andersen, Skyla Rasmussen and Lexi Brown.  Back L to R -- Zoey Rasmussen, Nora Bieker, Trent Young, Thomas Petersen, Bridger Smith, Addi Wiemann,

    HARLAN -- Five students from the Harlan FFA Chapter competed in the Southwest Iowa District FFA Soil Judging Competition on Monday, September 27. The competition was held at the Iowa State University Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis, Iowa. The district team consisting of Marissa Schmidt, Joseph Bragg, Emily Schechinger, and Teya Frohlich placed 3rd out of 29 teams, qualifying them for the Iowa State FFA Soil Judging Competition.

    HARLAN -- Elizabeth L. Gross, a senior student at Harlan Community High School, has been named a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.    HCHS Principal Scott Frohlich made the announcement this week.    A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented to Gross.
Full article in the Tribune.

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan is applying for grant monies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Fund that, if approved, could help finance street improvement projects in the city.    The Harlan City Council this month approved a resolution calling for officials to sign all documents relating to the application.    Snyder & Associates, Atlantic, is being retained to provide preliminary grant services c

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan has signed off on a professional services agreement with Snyder Associates to develop a master plan for a new, updated Dream Playground on the west side of Pioneer Park to replace the current structure that has outlived its life span.    The Harlan City Council has teamed with Snyder, at a cost of $22,800, to start the process toward a new developed playground area.  City officials said the service agreement is

    HARLAN -- Victoria Station in Harlan has won the 19th annual contest for Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin 2021, presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and managed by its restaurant and food service committee.    “That’s pretty good for a prime rib joint,” joked Richard Buman, who bought the restaurant 18 months ago with his wife, Angela.  “We are so excited just to have been nominated and to advance into the top 40.    

A few game highlights from AHSTW's thrilling win over St. Albert last night that vaulted them into the playoffs. Much more in the Tribune on the street Monday afternoon!
 

 AVOCA (Oct. 5) -- The AHSTW volleyball team closed out regular-season play with a pair of Western Iowa Conference home wins earlier this week, rallying past Logan-Magnolia in five Monday night and sweeping Audubon 3-0 on Tuesday. The Lady Vikes’ second and third straight WIC wins improved their record to 23-7 overall and 4-4 in league play going into the WIC Tournament (Oct.

Cyclones braving the chilly temps this morning at Merrill! Finishing touches on the program for tonight’s game and state contest tomorrow. Good luck to director Bill Kearney and the entire band! Sounds awesome!