HARLAN – Harlan Community Schools has indicated it will continue with its voluntary educational enrichment opportunities for students through the end of April, at which time it will re-assess based on direction from the governor’s office and Iowa Department of Education.    When Iowa Gov.

    DES MOINES -- The Diocese of Des Moines COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established with a two-fold purpose: help individuals and families struggling with COVID-19, and to help the most pressing needs in Catholic parishes and schools in the diocese.

    HARLAN -- Kenneth W. Thomsen, 84, Harlan, died April 8 at Elm Crest Retirement Community.    Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Shelby Cemetery.    Thomsen is survived by sons Rick (Lori) Thomsen of Omaha, NE and Barney (Carol) Thomsen of Anita; daughter Lori Teachout of Tennant; sister Dorothy Sievers of Walnut; and four grandchildren.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.

    WALNUT -- Ward Alan Koos, 74, Walnut, died April 10 at Myrtue Medical Center.    A private family memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca.  Public visitation was held Monday, April 13 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

    AVOCA -- Cheryl Carrier, 74, Avoca, died April 9 at her home.    Lying in state for public viewing was held Monday, April 13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

    WOODWARD, IA -- Former Shelby County resident Dee Coenen (Langenfeld) of Woodward will observe her 95th birthday on April 22. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 103 1/2 Oak Ave. Apt #4, Woodward, IA 50276.    Dee’s family includes children: Ed, Russ, Trudi, Roger and Nancy.     Her husband is the late Norm Coenen.
 

    PANAMA -- Grace Pauley of Panama will celebrate her 90th birthday on April 17. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.  Cards will reach her if sent to 1238 Ginkgo Road, Panama, IA 51562.

Easter and spring holidays are a traditional time of family gatherings, celebrations and observances. Like many other events and activities, Shelby County Public Health advises residents that these observances should be different this year. “We know many families gather together over Easter and Passover,” said Shelby County Public Health Director Lori Hoch.

WE ARE HARLAN! We are all in this together. Awesome video courtesy of the Harlan Municipal Utilities. Thanks to everyone who participated. We will get through this! Stay safe and healthy.
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