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Metrics now show peak for Iowa has come and gone; social distancing can ease June 16

    STATE -- Iowa’s coronavirus peak apparently came and went on May 2, according to the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.  The state should see a gradual decrease in the number of deaths and cases through May before a June 16 date when the state can safely ease social distancing measures with continued containment strategies.    According to the institute’s website, the institute’s projections come vi

Local Businesses will Re-open Slowly

    COUNTY -- Harlan and Shelby County businesses, especially restaurants, are easing their way back into being open to the public for in-person seating and shopping as the state and communities navigate re-opening this week.    Iowa Gov.

Knudson’s 38 field goals all-time best at Wayne State

 WAYNE, NEB. -- Former Harlan Community standout Ethan Knudson capped a record-breaking collegiate career last fall by making 28-of-29 PATs and 12-of-14 field goals as a placekicker for Wayne State College. Knudson, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound senior, is a 2016 graduate of Harlan Community High School, where he set school records for single-season field goals made (10) and single-season kickoff average (57.4 yards) as a senior.

Shelby Celebrations Postponed

    SHELBY -- The Shelby Sesquicentennial Committee met April 27 and decided to postpone the celebration of 150 years, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of celebrating the end of June, 2020, they are in the process of rescheduling everything to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 25, 26, and 27, in 2021.

Charley Falkena, 15

    HARLAN -- Charley Sophia Falkena, 15, Harlan, died May 2 at her home.    Services will be held Wednesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at the AHSTW Football Field in Avoca with burial in the Graceland Cemetery at Avoca.  Social distancing standards and seating will be observed for the services.  Visitation is Wednesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Wilber Hubbard, 100

    COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Wilber Lynn Hubbard, 100, Council Bluffs, died April 25 at Northcrest Care & Rehabilitation.    Private family graveside services will be held Saturday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m.

AHSTW Girls Track & Field Profile

2020 Roster Seniors: Ryann Portch (S/MD), Kinsey Scheffler (T/S), Autumn Dea (T), Kelsi Cornejo (S/MD), Kaitlynne Henriksen (S/H), Maddie Vanderschelden (MD). Juniors: Jade Draman (D), Holly Hoepner (MD/H/J), Kailey Jones (D/T), Cora Comer (S/MD), Talia Welsh (S/MD/J), Chloe Falkena (D), Madison Brenneis (T). Sophomores: Jordan Blotzer (D), Abbie Willett (T/MD), Morgan Heiny (S/MD), Madison Heiny (T/S), Ashtyn McCarthy (S). Freshmen: Ellie Pet

AHSTW Boys Track & Field Profile

2020 Roster Seniors: Joey Cunningham (S), Gavyn Fischer (T), Michael Shiffer (S). Juniors: David Johnson (S/H/J). Sophomores: Jack Burns (S), JJ Madsen (S/J), Quintin Nissen (T), Nathan Mastin (T), Gavin Weber (T). Freshmen: Hayden Ayers (T), Adam Barta (T), Joey Brenneis (S/MD), Jacob Coon (S/MD), Ethen Gubbels (T), Jaicob Madsen (T), Aidan Martin (S/H), Bryce Mourick (D/MD), Cole Scheffler (S/J), Kaedan Schmitz (S/MD), Kyle Sternberg (S/MD/J

Exira-EHK Girls Track & Field Profile

2020 Roster Seniors: Caitlin Meyers (S), Selena Nichols (S). Juniors: Camryn Paulsen (MD), Makaela Riley (S/MD), Claire Schlueter (H), Thea Arnestad - foreign exchange student (S/MD). Sophomores: Kate Hansen (D), Mckenzie Yoshida (S), Ashley Hansen (H), Haley Harris (S/MD). Freshmen: Maddie Christensen (S), Ella Petersen (MD/D), Makenzie Riley (S/MD), Shayle Young (S), Katie Andersen (S/MD).S - sprints; MD - mid-distance; D- distance; H - hurd

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