MOUNT AYR (Jan.

 HARLAN (Jan. 10) -- Jayden Gessert rolled a two-game series of 338 (158-180) and Olivia Petersen scored a 327 (148-179) to lead the Harlan Community girls bowling team past Clarinda 2,181 to 2,111 at Cyclone Lanes last Thursday.

 RED OAK -- The Harlan Community girls and boys bowling teams posted their best scores of the season at the Red Oak Tournament January 8, placing second and third, respectively. The girls team standings were as follows: 1. Lewis Central 2,387, 2. HCHS 2,311, 3. Shenandoah 2,247, 4. Creston 2,061, 5. Red Oak 2,051, 6.

    Former Panama resident and HCHS graduate Ann (Keane) Burmeister of Omaha was the guest speaker at the Pink Out event held at HCHS Thursday, Jan. 17 during the doubleheader basketball games. Burmeister spoke to the crowd about her journey as a cancer survivor.    Pink Out is held annually to raise funds for cancer research, specifically breast cancer awareness. 

    STATE -- Former Harlan Community High School teacher and coach Ted Williams last week was the recipient of a silver medal, 75 years later, for his second-place showing in the men’s discus at the Drake Relays in 1944.    On his 93rd birthday last Thursday, Jan.

    HARLAN -- Work continues on the development in south Harlan.  Officials said the new Bomgaars store is proceeding as planned after a wet summer put the project behind.  Plans are to move the old store to the new building the week of March 18, with hopes of opening for business at the new location on March 21.  The old store on Chatburn Ave.

1)  Why did you get involved with your agriculturally-based career?    “I retired from being a classroom teacher in May of 2018 after 38 years as a Family and Consumer Science Educator.

    COUNTY – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Shelby County has developed a committee to support the agriculture and natural resources programming for the county.    The committee consists of members of the ag community who have been asked to meet on a quarterly basis to discuss the community needs and to coordinate efforts.    Here is the sixth in a series profiling committee members.    For information on the committee and its

    REGIONAL -- Myrtue Medical Center’s Blood Analysis Screening (BAS) Clinics will feature some important changes with clinics starting in February.    These changes will allow Myrtue to provide more privacy, utilize the new electronic health record for better communication with your primary care provider, and provide an additional screening option free of charge.    These changes include:    1.    New Location - Harlan BAS Clinics will be he