CEDAR FALLS (Nov. 19) -- An unforgettable Harlan Community football season ended in the Class 3A state championship game Thursday night as the Cyclones fell to a talented North Scott team, 30-6, at the UNI-Dome.
    The game was tied 6-6 at the half following a thrilling 58-yard TD connection between Cyclone sophomores Teagon Kasperbauer and Aidan Hall with :01 left in the second quarter.

HARLAN -- Harlan Community’s appearance in the state football finals Thursday also meant the return of the Cyclones’ unique Dome haircuts this week.
 

   REGIONAL -- Coronavirus cases continue to rise across Iowa, including locally, as the 14-day positivity rate has risen to more than 27 percent in Shelby County with 668 confirmed cases as of Thursday morning, Nov.

HCHS fell in the championship game tonight 30-6 to a tough North Scott team.

Season and championship game highlights will be forthcoming. See Tuesday's Harlan Tribune as well as our social media and web page here tomorrow for lots of photos.

Here are some photo highlights from the send-off at the primary and intermediate buildings today. Amazing stuff from an awesome school district and community. Good Luck Tonight Cyclones!

 CEDAR FALLS (Nov. 19) -- One team is seeking a 13th state championship and playing in its 21st title game all-time. The other is making its first-ever appearance in the state football finals. Don’t read too much into history and tradition, however. Thursday night’s Class 3A state championship game between 2nd-ranked Harlan Community (11-0) and No.

 CEDAR FALLS (Nov.

    HARLAN -- Milo W. Nielsen, 99, Harlan, died November 18 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    A private family graveside service will be held Monday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery in Elk Horn.    Nielsen is survived by nieces and nephews.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

    HARLAN -- DeJoy Finken, 94, Harlan, died November 16 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    Private family services were held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the St.