HARLAN -- Andrew Schechinger, a senior at Harlan Community High School, was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science.    Schechinger, the son of Jake and Amy Schechinger of Harlan, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. 

    COUNTY -- Shelby County Sheriff’s Office K9 Corty will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.    K9 Corty’s vest is sponsored by a fund-raiser hosted by Denalyn Allen of San Antonio, TX and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Chucky.” Delivery is expected within 8-10 weeks. 

    DEFIANCE -- The family of Dave Stessman is planning a card shower in honor of his 91st birthday on April 21. He and his wife, Janice, reside in Defiance. Cards will reach him if sent to PO Box 213, Defiance, IA 51527.

    EARLING -- The family of Lois Koesters is requesting a card shower to celebrate her 100th birthday on April 27. Cards will reach her if sent to 508 2100th Street, Earling, IA 51530. Large print cards are appreciated.

 HARLAN (April 4) -- The Harlan Community girls’ string of meet titles ended at three Thursday night, but with an asterisk attached. Competing without several key individuals partaking in State Mock Trials, HCHS still managed to score 23 times in all 19 events and finish with 122 points, but Atlantic scored 132 to take home the team plaque from the Koos Invitational Girls Track Meet at Merrill Field. Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, led by seni

 DENISON (April 5) -- The boys teams from Harlan Community and IKM-Manning combined to win all seven relays and 15 of 19 events overall at Friday’s Denison-Schleswig Co-Ed Relays, placing first and second, respectively, while the IKM-M girls also made a strong second-place showing. Of the 57 boys medals presented to top-three finishers, 38 went to individuals and relays from HCHS and IKM-Manning.

 AVOCA (April 4) -- The AHSTW track teams combined to win 11 events during Thursday’s AHSTW Co-Ed Invitational as the girls placed second and the boys took third in the final team standings. The Lady Vikes won seven events and placed second in four others, scoring 152 points and placing second behind Underwood’s 172.

 HARLAN (April 5) -- For the second time in as many duals this season, the Harlan Community boys tennis team lost 9-0 in Friday’s home meet against St. Albert. The Falcons dominated in singles play, winning 10-1 or 10-0 in five out of six matches. HCHS number six Braden Fink played the closest match, losing 3-10 to Vince Arculeo. The Cyclones’ number one doubles team of Brock Bruns and Jonathan Cheek played well against St.

 HARLAN (April 5) -- Jay Swanson led the way with a medalist round of 38 on Friday as the Harlan Community boys golf team opened the season with a 20-stroke win over Denison-Schleswig at the Harlan Golf and Country Club. HCHS, which also counted rounds of 44 by Jacob Dotzler and Mason Peters and a 47 from Blake Goshorn, scored a 173 to Denison’s 193.