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Campgrounds, park closures

    STATE -- Iowa State Parks are open for day-use only.

HCS food program on hiatus over Easter

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Community Schools grab and go lunch program will not be providing service on Thursday, April 9; Friday, April 10; and Monday, April 13.

Donations accepted for Shelby food program

    SHELBY -- The City of Shelby is starting a donation program for people who have self-isolated in their homes and need groceries and could use some help paying for them.    Call City Hall for more details - 712-544-2404 to donate to this program to help neighbors or buy groceries.  Drop them off at the old Shelby City Hall, 419 East Street.  The door is open.    Monetary donations can be sent to City Hall at 417 East Street.

Bornholm Street Bear Hunt of 2020

    ELK HORN -- City of Elk Horn officials are inviting residents to take part in the Bornholm Street Bear Hunt of 2020.  Stan and Michelle Jens of Elk Horn posted this on his Facebook page.  “Take a slow drive or walk down Bornholm St.

Shelby County Plant Iowa cancels annual tree giveaway

    HARLAN - The Shelby County Plant Iowa has canceled what would have been their 37th annual tree giveaway this April.

Victor Borge piano recital canceled

    ELK HORN -- With the closing of the Museum of Danish America now extended until at least April 30, the annual piano recital that would have taken place on May 2 has been canceled. Stay tuned to the museum’s social media, @danishmuseum, for future updates and live programs.

More businesses ordered closed

    DES MOINES -- On Monday, Gov.

Jim Larsen, 77

    CLEARWATER, FL -- James Lyle Larsen, 77, died April 7 at Harbourwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.    He is survived by his brothers Gary Larsen of Harlan, Dennis Larsen of Phoenix, AZ and Greg Larsen of New Berlin, WI.    A memorial service will be held at a later date with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.
 

Judith Nihsen, 84

    HARLAN -- Judith Karrel Nihsen, 84, Harlan, died April 6 at Elm Crest Assisted Living.    Services were held Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m.

Former HCHS Coach Hosack dies

 HARLAN -- Longtime Harlan Community teacher and coach Bill Hosack died on Saturday, March 28, in Harlan following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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