ELK HORN -- Funeral services for Allan Larsen, 93, Elk Horn, were held Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. at Elk Horn Lutheran Church in Elk Horn.    Burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery.    Larsen died Monday, Feb. 11 at home in Elk Horn.    Ohde Funeral Home in Kimballton was in charge of arrangements.
See a PDF below of their obituary, if one was provided by the family or funeral home.

    HARLAN -- A Harlan man will be featured on an upcoming episode of Truck Night in America, driving his truck on what has been described as the craziest course in history.    Ross Burchett is one of five truck owners competing on the newest episode, to air Thursday, Feb. 21 at 9 p.m.

    HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center in Harlan recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).    “The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Myrtue Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center on meeting the high standards required to earn accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr.

HARLAN -- The Harlan FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA Week, Feb. 16-23. This year’s theme is “Just One” and it embraces more than 90 years of FFA traditions while looking forward to the organization’s future. Nearly 670,000 members will participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels.

    AVOCA -- The AHSTW Speech team set two new school records by having a Readers Theatre performance and the same Improvisation team selected for the Large Group All-State Speech Festival for three consecutive years.    Approximately 24,000 students started competing at the district level from 347 schools and less than 1,700 students earned the right to be named as Outstanding Performers for All-State.

    HARLAN -- Dick and Sue Olson of Harlan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, February 15. The Olsons reside at 712 Broadway in Harlan.    They plan to celebrate with their family which includes Kim and Dave Burmeister, Harlan; Curt and Son OK Olson, Spanaway, WA; Kelly and Jay Outzs, Las Vegas, NV; Karen and Kurt Reason, Winterset; Chris and Jessica Olson, Boiling Springs, SC; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

    MANILLA -- Earling native Kenneth Foxhoven observed his 75th birthday on February 13. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to Manilla Manor, 146 North 5th Street, Manilla, IA 51454.    Kenneth’s family includes daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri and David Eubanks, Scottsbluff, NE; Shawn and Todd Fjestad, Greenville, SC; and four grandsons. His wife is the late Jane (Schneider)

    HARLAN -- Ray Anastasi will mark his 90th birthday on February 22. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 2108 12th Street Room 157, Harlan, IA 51537.    Ray and his wife, Francis, have been married 70 years.

 ATLANTIC (Feb. 5) -- Despite a valiant effort Tuesday night, the Harlan Community wrestling team fell one win shy of knocking off Prairie City-Monroe and setting up a chance to reach next week’s state duals. PCM, listed 12th in the Class 2A dual rankings and No. 1 in the state tournament team rankings, bumped six wrestlers up a weight class and narrowly got away with it, building a 38-15 lead and holding off the No.