REGIONAL – While Shelby County has yet to see a case of COVID-19, individuals who have tested positive are closer to the county.    It was reported this week that a second positive case of coronavirus was identified out of Pottawattamie County Friday, and the individual is only 25 miles away from Harlan.  He is a Neola man with existing medical conditions, and no recent travel history.  Officials said he’s currently at the UNMC Intensive C

    ELK HORN -- On Thursday, March 19, the 2020 Tivoli Fest Committee announced it has decided to cancel the annual festival due to the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency.    Tivoli Fest is Elk Horn’s annual Danish heritage festival that traditionally occurs over the Memorial Day weekend.

    HARLAN – Grocery stores and other outlets don’t have toilet paper, or when they do, it’s sold out immediately.    With the current COVID-19 pandemic, customers are choosing to stock up on toilet paper, leaving shelves at local, state and national retail outlets empty.  Walk into any store that provides commodities and it’s apparent these items are sold out immediately.    That’s concerning, said Harlan Wastewater Superintendent Steve Kenke

    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will have daily updates available on its Facebook page regarding COVID-19.    The update will be posted at 4 p.m.

    HARLAN - A group of local Harlanites have started a grocery shopping service for those who  are elderly or have a chronic or underlying medical condition.  Are you unable to grocery shop due to the COVID-19 outbreak?

    HARLAN - Rumors began spreading Wed., March 18 after some quick internet searches resulted in headlines such as “Shelby County confirms fourth case of coronavirus.”    They were in Shelby County, Tennessee where the City of Memphis (pop.

STATE -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to public drinking water to provide clarity to the public.    The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is very low.

    SHELBY -- Doug Robinson, 72, Shelby, died Sunday, March 22 in Omaha, NE.    No services currently are planned.    Robinson is survived by his wife, Marci Robinson, of Shelby; sons Ara Robinson of Des Moines and Beau (Ashley) Robinson of Omaha; brothers Rod (Margaret) Robinson of Shelby, Dave (Judy) Robinson of Shelby and Bob (Julie) Robinson of Fremont, NE; sister-in-law Connie Robinson of Colorado; grandchildren Peru Robinson and Kawai Ro

    HARLAN -- Larry D. Hansen, 59, Harlan, died March 20 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital.    Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Harlan Cemetery.    Hansen is survived by brother LaVerne (Janice) Hansen of Harlan; and sister Laurie (Richard) Schaben of Harlan.    Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements.