FYI to all of Shelby County. Iowa Community Kitchen has decided not to re-open at this time due to rising COVID numbers here in Shelby County. They will keep all posted for a future re-opening date.  
 

    SHELBY -- The Board of Directors of Carstens 1880 Farmstead has decided to postpone Farm Days this year until September 11 & 12, 2021.  This is due to COVID-19 safety consideration.

    KIRKMAN -- Lynn Arthur Baughman, 60, Kirkman, died June 23 at his home.    Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Aquinata Gross, 100, Harlan, died Thursday, June 25 at Elm Crest Retirement Home in Harlan.    Services are pending at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan.

    DENISON -- Aaron and Julie Ziola of Earling announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Jo to Tony Hansen, Jacksonville. Tony is the son of Layne and Kristy Hansen, Jacksonville.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 12 at the Stables at Copper Ridge in Denison.
 

    SHELBY -- Cousins Etta Augustine (left) of Colorado and Maya Boettger of Harlan enjoyed a picnic lunch in the park in Shelby on a sunny June day last week. They were at the park with their grandma, Jana Boettger. Etta and her family have been visiting their grandparents, Steve and Jana Boettger, during the COVID-19 pandemic which began in March.

    REGIONAL -- Nurses at Myrtue Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to express gratitude to nurses that perform extraordinary care and compassion every day.    Myrtue Medical Center implemented The DAISY Award nomination and the honoree is recognized in a special ceremony held twice per year.

    COUNTY – A Shelby County judge has dismissed without prejudice a lawsuit by a Kansas man against the county, a judge, attorneys and his ex-wife alleging violation of his constitutional rights.    David Zachary Ostrom, 40, Paola, KS, filed the petition March 6.  Jeffery L.

    HARLAN -- During the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry June 16 board meeting, the board reviewed and approved the results of the fiscal year 2021 board election and budget presented by staff.