HARLAN (Aug. 31) -- Losing to five state-ranked opponents in its first competition of the season, Harlan Community struggled for consistency and finished with a 1-5 record in Saturday’s Cyclone Volleyball Tournament. HCHS went 1-4 in Pool A and won a three-way tiebreaker for fourth place, then lost to 12th-ranked (4A) Glenwood 13-21, 15-21 in the final round of the day.

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 AVOCA (Aug. 30) -- Nick Ravlin passed for 218 yards and two touchdowns and Scott Pearson broke loose for a 64-yard touchdown run as Underwood hammered AHSTW 55-6 in non-district football action Friday night. The Eagles also forced six Viking turnovers and took total control in the first half.

    SHELBY – A Shelby home was severely damaged in an early morning fire Thursday, Aug. 29 as firefighters from three departments battled not only the blaze, but also a severe thunderstorm.    All occupants of the home were able to exit safely, and the American Red Cross is helping them with lodging and other needs.    The cause of the fire at 504 Plateau St. remains under investigation. 

    COUNTY – The second Shelby County Ag Festival will be held Monday, Sept. 9 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Harlan.    The hands-on learning experience for kids of all ages will include everything from observing bees and farm equipment to simple machines and gardening, just to name a few.    The event is free fun for all ages. 

    COUNTY – Shelby County has been notified this week it is the recipient of $300,000 in federal grant monies to help with the costs to repair existing bridges on Linden Road north and south of County Road F24.    The funding comes from the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) and is part of an overall $33.4 million awarded to the State of Iowa from $225 million in total allocated funds nationwide.  The grant monies are specifically earm

    DEFIANCE -- A Defiance man is accused of posting a nude photo of a female on Facebook®, and faces up to two years in jail and an additional $2,500 fine for doing so.    Dusty Dean Myers, 308 Main St., on or about July 23 allegedly posted the photograph of the victim.   

    HARLAN – The City of Harlan is taking a second look at the location for a proposed dog park after members of the public suggested possible alternative sites.    The Harlan City Council had signed off on the plans and specifications for a 1.3-acre dog park on the east edge of town, with hopes of having the park available to pet lovers by late fall or early spring.