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Mathiasens celebrate 45 years of marriage

    HARLAN -- Darrel and Sharon Mathiasen of Harlan will mark their 45th wedding anniversary on November 10.    They are the parents of two daughters: Rebecca Ohlinger, Bennington, NE; and Tricia Krull, Ankeny. The Mathiasens have four grandchildren.

Vikings seek title game berth in return to Dome

 CEDAR FALLS (Nov. 9) -- For the AHSTW football team, the fourth time could be the charm Friday afternoon as the Vikings seek the program’s first-ever win inside the UNI-Dome against Edgewood-Colesburg. The Class A semifinal playoff matchup will kick off at 1:00 p.m. and figures to be a good one.

Insiders detail allegations of "toxic" HCS workplace -- Harlan Community Schools Supt. Justin Wagner

•  40 current, former employees and community members raise concerns about Wagner.
•  Allegations made of medical privacy intrusion, low staff morale, fear of job loss, failure to protect an employee from sexual orientation discrimination, and a "toxic" work environment created by Wagner for some staff in the Harlan Community Schools.

WINDMILL RESTORATION TAKING SHAPE

    ELK HORN -- The 16-ton Danish Windmill turret with cap frame, wind shaft, brake wheel and fan tail were hoisted back to the top of the windmill in Elk Horn last week.  In addition, the new 67-foot sails were set to be installed as well.    The milestone effort to renovate and preserve the windmill for the future kicked off in 2016 after the mill’s big sails stopped turning.  Since then, the mill has been engaged in a project to construct n

AHSTW FFA attends national convention

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- The AHSTW FFA Chapter recently traveled to the National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN.    AHSTW chapter members on the trip consisted of Kyley Nelsen, Lizzie Hatch, Abbie Willett, Erin Carroll,  Kolby Weihs, Joey Brenneis, Cody Roskens, and Kyle Jorgensen. AHSTW members joined a charter bus with FFA chapters from South Page, Shenandoah, Fremont-Mills, Fairfax, MO, and Tarkio MO.

Hansen House open house November 9-11

    HARLAN -- One of Harlan’s newest developments, Hansen House Memory Care Residence, will host public open houses this Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 9-11.    The development is located on Harlan’s north side at 703 Dye St.  See the announcement in today’s newspaper for full details.    The innovative home is for those with memory loss.  Officials will be conducting tours and taking reservations.  For private tours or more informati

It’s never good to be first in the ER

   HARLAN -- “You don’t every want to be first, if you are first you are very ill. Being first isn’t good in the ER,” Tracy Axland said. Axland and Nicole Ohlinger are both day shift emergency room nurses. Axland has been a nurse for 31 years and received her degree from Jennie Edmundson School of Nursing. Ohlinger has been a nurse for six years and received her degree from Nebraska Methodist College.    Their 12 hour shifts run from 7 a.m.

Card shower planned for Arlene Warner’s 89th birthday

    HARLAN -- Arlene Warner of Harlan marked her 89th birthday on November 5. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 1412 Onyx Drive, Harlan, IA 51537.    Arlene’s husband is the late Darwin Warner. They had four children: Beverly, Dennis, Denise and Allan. Arlene has nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

UNI-DOME BOUND: Vikings topple Newman

 AVOCA (Nov.

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