HARLAN -- Docia Linde of Harlan will celebrate her 90th birthday on October 1. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to 1510 Onyx Drive, Harlan, IA 51537. 

    PANAMA -- Madison Schwery and Jacob Gubbels both of Defiance exchanged marriage vows on August 18, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. Father Frost performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Terry Schwery, Panama; Ronda Bissen, Harlan; and Bob and Jodi Gubbels, Defiance.

    MANILLA -- Former Irwin resident June Gaskill Murray of Manilla will celebrate her 90th birthday on September 22. A card shower in her honor is planned.

IRWIN --  See more photos from Greenridge on page 2A of today’s Harlan News-Advertiser.

    HARLAN – Improvements at JJ Jensen Park in Harlan received approval by the Harlan City Council this week, and some concrete work could begin this fall.    The council voted unanimously to approve the low bid from Hal, Cal Inc.

    COUNTY -- The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has received approval from the county’s board of supervisors to purchase body cameras for its officers, as well as a computer to store the audio and video footage.    Sheriff Neil Gross said the department already purchased one camera and has utilized it in the last few weeks, and the cost to outfit the remaining officers is estimated at $8,935, with the computer cost of $879.  Both will be paid

    COUNTY -- Rich and Bev Goshorn have been inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame representing Shelby County.    The Iowa 4-H Foundation sponsors the annual Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Counties nominate volunteers, community leaders, and Extension staff members who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H youth program in their county.

AVOCA -- On Sunday, Sept. 16, the city of Avoca, successfully ended a discharge of untreated wastewater.    City officials learned of the discharge Sept. 16, but think it was ongoing since Friday, Sept.

EXIRA -- Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton will celebrate homecoming activities next week.     The homecoming parade will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 in Exira.  A free-will donation homecoming tailgate will be held in Exira from 5-7 p.m. sponsored by the E/EH-K Leo Leadership Club.    The Spartans will take on West Harrison at 7 p.m. in the homecoming game, and the dance, sponsored by after-prom parents, will be held in the Exira gym.