COUNCIL BLUFFS --  Robert P. Everhart, 85, Council Bluffs, died August 20.    Robert is survived by wife, Sheila Everhart; daughter, Bobbie Lhea Everhart; brother, Don (June) Everhart; and a host of other family and friends.    A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, on Monday, Sept. 6.

    LINCOLN, NE -- Rosalie L. Horlivy, 98, Lincoln, NE, formerly of Shelby, died August 29.      Family members include children Tom (Kathryn) Weyer, Tim Weyer, Jerry Weyer and Kimberly (Bob) Horlivy; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by her parents, husbands Thomas Weyer, Sr.

    STATE – The Iowa Supreme Court issued an order Friday, Aug.

    IRWIN -- A community meeting focused on the upcoming IKM-Manning bond vote had a strong turnout in Irwin Wednesday night, Aug. 25 with attendees asking good questions about the district’s needs and the solution on the ballot.    One question was related to the district’s long-term plan for the IKM-Manning Elementary School.

    SHELBY – After a year off, Iowa farm history will again be showcased September 11-12 at Carstens Farm during the 39th Annual Carstens Farm Days.  Threshing, sawmill operations, crafters and vendors, a quilt show and of course, tractors.  The Farm Days show has something for everyone throughout the weekend.    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption.  Please do not attend Farm Days if you are ill or feverish.  There are many way

HARLAN – Greg Gregersen and Gina Nance have something in common.    Through their efforts and advocacy for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, they have come to realize that there are more people who have been touched by the topics than many may realize.    And that their own experiences are shared by others.    They hear from acquaintances, and even strangers, who have said they’ve lost their brother, cousin, best friend, mother,

    LINCOLN, NE -- Congratulations to 2021 Harlan Community School band alumni Devin Kearney and Griffin Schleimer for being accepted to the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band.    The musicians had to endure two rounds of auditions before the final roster was posted.    Schleimer (right) and Kearney both made the top trumpet rank in the Cornhusker Marching Band.  While at HCHS they were involved in multiple music groups including

 HARLAN (Aug. 27) -- It remains to be seen how a season of high hopes and unfinished business will end for the Harlan Community football team later this fall. But this much is certain: the start was unforgettable. Harlan Community and Lewis Central renewed their rivalry at Merrill Field Friday night and waged a Week 1 battle for the ages. HCHS trailed 14-0 after the first quarter, 22-7 at halftime and 29-14 with 11:18 left in the game.

Highlights and photos in the NA this week!  Photos by Bob Bjoin, Editor