DES MOINES (March 10) -- From afar, the hype surrounding Norwalk boys basketball is all about senior star Bowen Born and a potent offense that scores 76 points a game. Up close inside Wells Fargo Arena, the top-ranked Warriors showcased some stifling team defense as well on Tuesday, perhaps the most impressive aspect of their state tournament rout of Harlan Community. The 8th-seeded Cyclones held Born scoreless for the first six minutes in bu

Class 1A ResultsQuarterfinal Scores: Monday, March 9Wapsie Valley 49, Lake Mills 45           Bishop Garrigan 55, Springville 52Montezuma 75, Martensdale-SM 50    West Fork 55, Remsen St.

 DES MOINES (March 10) -- Four area student-athletes have been recognized on the 2020 All-State Girls Basketball teams released Tuesday by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. AHSTW senior Kinsey Scheffler and junior Kailey Jones were both named to the Class 2A Second Team after helping the Lady Vikes to a 20-4 record and the program’s first Western Iowa Conference title in 20 years. IKM-Manning senior Lexi Branning made the Class 2A Thi

 DES MOINES (March 10) -- All of the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of Norwalk. Harlan Community’s first round opponent in the Class 3A Boys State Basketball Tournament is ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press and BCMoore and is also the top seed in the 3A bracket. The Warriors (21-3) boast the top shooting percentages in the 3A mix at 52.2 percent from the field, 40.1 from the three-point arc and 79.9 at the free throw line.

 HARLAN -- There were 118 total points, numerous three-pointers and countless big smiles. The Harlan Community Schools’ first-ever Unified Basketball Scrimmage was a success here Thursday night as HCHS varsity and junior varsity players teamed with Special Olympics athletes for a regulation 32-minute game in the high school gym. The event was sponsored by the school’s Best Buddies program and organized by Rachel Anderson, president of Best Bud

Class 5A ResultsQuarterfinal Scores: Monday, March 2Iowa City High 59, CR Prairie 40             Waukee 76, Sioux City East 36Johnston 75, Southeast Polk 71              Waterloo West 51, Cedar Falls 49Semifinal Scores: Thursday, March 5Johnston 71, Iowa City High 61               Waukee 88, Waterloo West 65Championship Game: Friday, March 6#3 Johnston 69, #1 Waukee 65

With the announcement by the Governor's Office on Tuesday, March 17 not allowing dine in meals at restaurants or bars, we decided to quickly reached out to as many restaurants and businesses in Shelby County who offer food and offered them a free ad that appeared in the Thursday, March 19 Harlan Newspaper that is attached.  The list includes the 30 businesses that replied to our free offer. The Shelby Co.

See attachment for full list of restaurants with their drive-through, carry-out and delivery options.
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    Museum of Danish America and its Genealogy Center closed to visitors until at least April 13.  The Prairie Landscape Park is open.  Staff members continue to work.
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    Shelby County Courthouse doors locked; appointments only.
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• Prohibited social gatherings of more than 10 people
• Restaurants only to provide drive-through, carry-out or delivery orders
• Older persons and those with underlying health conditions should stay home
• Do not visit nursing homes or retirement communities; most have limited/no access
• Wash hands with soap/water for 20 seconds