STATE -- The state’s COVID-19 website is now offering data in real-time, Iowa Gov.

    STATE -- Due to planned systems maintenance beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, through 6 a.m. Monday, May 25, some Iowa state agency websites will be down, or in some cases not updating.    For example the State’s Coronavirus website, coronavirus.iowa.gov, will not reflect accurate counts during the maintenance period.  All case counts will be brought up to date by 6 a.m.

    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has re-opened its lobby door for regular business to resume. Office hours of the office lobby are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

    COUNTY -- Shelby County Fair officials announced on Facebook® May 16 that a decision on any changes to the Shelby County Fair will be made the first week of June.    Officials are working with the extension staff and FFA teachers to provide the best possible experience for the youth who have been working on projects to showcase at the fair, while maintaining the respect for current state and local guidelines regarding the coronavirus pande

    HARLAN -- Shelby County officials will meet Thursday, May 28 to consider re-opening of the courthouse in Harlan, and the rules and regulations that would accompany an opening.    Once a decision has been made, an announcement will be made to the public.    Harlan city officials tentatively are planning to open city hall to the public on June 1.

 REGIONAL -- Five area student-athletes competed for college track and field teams in 2020, including two at the NCAA Division I level and another in Division II. Unfortunately, all outdoor track seasons were cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indoor seasons were nearly completed, but all NCAA Indoor Championship meets were cancelled.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Community School’s summer feed program will begin on Thursday, May 28 for children aged 18 and younger.    While during the COVID-19 pandemic the school district has been providing delivery of meals to those 18 and younger who request it, the summer program will be a grab-n-go format only.    “Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to continue with door drop delivery,” said HCS Superintendent of Schools Lynn Johnso

    HARLAN -- The opening of Harlan’s new park feature at Potter Park has been delayed slightly to allow for some grass to be sown before the town’s four-legged friends hit the turf.    Klein Fence Co.

    HARLAN – Harlan Community Schools has finalized its 2020-21 academic calendar, with plans to head back to the classroom Monday, August 24.    There’s been much discussion at the state and federal levels about school resuming in the fall.  While some experts suggest it may be too early to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic, others suggest Iowa and the nation will be ready.    In fact, Iowa Gov.