HARLAN – Harlan Sweets and Treats is offering the World’s Hottest Chip challenge, as sponsored by Paqui, this weekend in downtown Harlan.    Spice adventurers can come to the east side of the courthouse square Saturday, Oct. 17 at noon to see 10 people participate in the #OneChipChallenge, which encourages the lovers of spice to give this year’s new Paqui chip a try.
 

    PANAMA -- Edwin Schaben, 87, formerly of Panama, died Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan.    Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church.  Burial will be at Sts.

    DENISON -- Ervin Pauley, 91, Denison, died October 11 at his home.    A service for immediate family only was held Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Pauley Jones Pfannebecker Funeral Home with burial in the Crawford Heights Memory Gardens in Denison.    Pauley is survived by his wife, Thelma (Lickteig) Pauley of Denison; sons J.R.

SHELBY COUNTY CONFIRMED CASES:  325Recovered:  276  
Negative:  1,894 
Pending:  5

HARLAN – The 2020 State Marching Band Contest is taking on a different flavor this year as high school bands statewide began submitting their shows virtually this week to the Iowa High School Music Association for judging.

The HCHS Marching Band made a surprise visit to the Dr. Don, Laurel and Jack Klitgaard home early Wednesday morning for a special concert.

    ELK HORN – Grace on Main Restaurant in Elk Horn has been honored as Rural Operator of the Year by the Iowa Restaurant Association.    On November 16, the association will present its annual state hospitality awards at the Community Choice Convention Center in Des Moines.

    COUNTY -- Shelby County Community Chest (SCCC) has kicked off its annual fund drive to support a variety of area non-profit agencies.    Since 2004, Shelby County Community Chest has served as a collection basket for community organizations by seeking donations from area residents which are then disbursed as grants to local non-profits to help them fulfill their missions.    This year, the Community Chest is also introducing its new slogan