HARLAN -- As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hamper the local, national and world economy, one Harlan businessman is doing his best to “spread the kindness” for those currently feeling a financial pinch.    Alex Ahrenholtz, owner of Zander Ink, a Harlan-based screen printing and embroidery shop (719 Court Street), is printing T-shirts at cost to be sold by businesses to raise money for the company itself or for employees w

    HARLAN – An awesome idea for teachers to show the love they have for their students with a parade set for Monday was canceled Sunday evening for safety  and health concerns.    It’s been a couple of weeks since the Harlan Community Schools closed its doors, and guess what?  Harlan Community Schools staff miss the students.    So what better way to say “we care and miss you” than to have a staff parade!    Elementary Guidance Counselor Cour

    HARLAN -- The Iowa National Guard delivered a shipment of supplies and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to Myrtue Medical Center Thursday, March 26.  Helping to unload the supplies was Alex Londo (left), Shelby County Emergency Management Director, and a national guardsman.  (Photo contributed)

    HARLAN -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations of the number of people in social gatherings, Brett Croghan of Portsmouth and Clare Klein of Harlan have a “new” wedding date.    It’s a decision being made by couples nationwide as they come to grips with the uncertainty of the coronavirus.    Shortly after they became engaged last July, the couple set April 25, 2020 as their wedding date and the planning began.    Their wedding i

The Harlan Golf and Country Club is ready for the golf season, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, as they improvise on the playing field.The holes on each green have been adapted so the ball will sit on top once it enters the hole, thus guests do not need to pull out the flags.  Rules changed a year ago that allow golfers to putt with or without the pin in place, so play on without having to touch the flags!They also recommend that players, if not

Randy and Jean Feldman, Sandwich Bowl owners, got permission from the city to add a temporary drive-up window on the back side (east alley) for his take-out customers.“This way,” Feldman said, “customers don’t enter the building which protects our help, yet makes it easy for our customers to get their food.” With some other restaurants closing completely and no longer having breakfast available, he has also added 7-10:30 a.m.

    HARLAN - Another annual local event has been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 and how long it will impact the State and tourism.    According to Sarah McDonald, executive director, “The Shelby County Historical Museum has reached the difficult decision to cancel this years Log Cabin Day that was previously scheduled for June 7.”    She added the Museum remains closed until further notice but it is being staffed daily and is taking ph

    HARLAN -- William “Bill” Hosack, 66, Harlan, died Saturday, March 28 in Harlan.    A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.    Hosack is survived by his wife, Carmen Hosack, of Harlan; children Katie (Andrew) Sandquist of Harlan, Tom (Sarah) of Des Moines, David (Annie) of Des Moines and Jenny (Dillan) Hamilton of Avoca; sister Mary (Ron) Lisec of Wichita Falls, TX; grandchildren Nathan Sandquist, William Sandquist, Timo

    BELLEVUE, NE -- Edwin Robert Lippincott, 76, Bellevue, NE, died March 26 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center.    Graveside services with CDC recommended social distancing will be held Wednesday, April 1 at the Layton Township Cemetery, Walnut, at 2 p.m.    Lippincott is survived by his wife, Norma Jean (Hansen) Lippincott of Bellevue; son Timothy Scott (Stephanie) Lippincott of Papillion, NE; grandchildren Aleisha Lynn Lippincott of Johannesbur