HARLAN -- Students, staff and the community recognized Harlan Community School’s Special Olympics athletes during the HCHS vs. Red Oak doubleheader basketball game in Harlan last week. 

    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Board of Supervisors has approved a three percent, across-the-board salary increase for elected officials for the 2019-20 fiscal year.    Total annual cost to the county for the increased salaries is estimated at $12,000, said Mark Maxwell, Shelby County Auditor.    Action from the supervisors comes after a recommendation from the county’s compensation board for a 4.5 percent across the board increase, but the s

    COUNTY -- Todd H. Argotsinger, Chair of the Shelby County Community Foundation, announced that approximately $115,000 in grant funds are available for Shelby County nonprofit organizations and that applications are due no later than February 1.    Detailed application procedures, fact sheets, and a link to the application form can be obtained online now at http://omahafoundation.org/swiowa.

    REGIONAL -- Local medical officials and The Centers for Disease Control are reporting that the number of influenza cases increased significantly after the recent holidays.    At this time, influenza has been reported in every region of Iowa and has already caused the first death of the 2018-2019 influenza season.    Influenza is a respiratory illness that comes on suddenly.

    REGIONAL -- January has been designated as Radon Awareness Month, and local officials are suggesting homeowners consider getting their homes tested for Radon.    Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of uranium in rocks and soil. It is invisible, odorless and tasteless, and seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air.

    HARLAN – Shelby County Catholic School, along with other Catholic schools across the nation, will celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 27-February 2.    Catholic Schools Week is an annual observance meant to highlight the value of Catholic education and its contributions to communities and the nation.    The new theme for this year is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead.

    ALTOONA -- Ted Williams marked his 93rd birthday on January 17. A card shower is planned in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 836 Elmwood Court, Altoona, IA 50009. A party was held in his honor. See the front page of the January 22 Harlan Tribune for details.    Williams is a former HCHS teacher. His wife is the late Donna Williams. She was the first female Shelby County Recorder.

    HARLAN -- Louis Rosman of Harlan will mark his 90th birthday on February 10.    His family is requesting a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1010 Hazel Rd, Harlan IA 51537.

    WESTPHALIA -- Harold and Alice Schwery of Westphalia will mark their 65th wedding anniversary on January 28. The couple plans to celebrate with their family.