HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center’s CEO Barry Jacobsen employment contract has been renewed in the second year of a three year contract.    In accordance with his contract, Jacobsen will receive a four percent increase, along with all other hospital staff, effective January 2021.

    COUNTY -- Following the Emergency Use Authorization of both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines last month, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now partnering with county public health departments to begin vaccinating Iowans.    Both vaccines are currently being administered in Iowa to the Phase 1A priority populations of healthcare personnel and long-term care residents and staff.   Myrtue Medical Center’s Public Health is

    HARLAN – The Harlan City Council has signed off on a five-year capital improvement plan for the Harlan Municipal Airport, which will include a number of proposed projects including an apron expansion to be funded mostly by federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).    The city is eligible for up to $150,000 per year in FAA funding for airport improvements, and can bank those dollars for a more significant project capped

    HARLAN -- Catherine Glenn celebrated her 90th birthday on January 7. Catherine and her family will celebrate with a card shower in her honor.

    HARLAN -- Phyllis Plumb of Harlan will mark her 70th birthday on January 12. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent %Hansen House, 703 Dye Street, Harlan, IA 51537. Phyllis is a long-time Harlan resident. She was employed at Jacobs Corporation in Harlan for more than 30 years prior to retirement.
 

 HARLAN -- All the drive and hard work necessary to achieve a lofty goal has come to fruition for Liv Freund. On Monday, December 21, the Harlan Community senior officially made her dream come true, signing a national letter of intent to join the women’s track and field program at the University of Northern Iowa. Liv is the daughter of Matt and Laura Freund, rural Earling, and has been a standout competitor for the HCHS girls track and cross c

 CLARINDA (Dec. 22) -- Brecken Van Baale knocked down five of Harlan Community’s 10 three-pointers Tuesday night as the 13th-ranked (4A) Cyclone girls finished December with a 64-34 win at Clarinda. HCHS built a 33-17 halftime advantage before outscoring the Cardinals 23-6 in the third quarter to make it a rout.

 CLARINDA (Dec. 22) -- The Harlan Community boys gutted out another low-scoring Hawkeye Ten victory on Tuesday night, rallying back twice in regulation and beating Clarinda 52-49 in overtime. HCHS improved to 4-2 overall and took a perfect 4-0 conference record into the two-week holiday break. “This was a very hard fought road win,” said HCHS coach Mitch Osborn.

 ELK HORN (Dec.