HARLAN -- Harlan city crews Wednesday were working to identify the cause of a sinkhole under the street along 9th St. near the Norman D. Stamp Aquatic Center.    A crack developed in the street, and upon investigation, a long area was discovered where the dirt had washed away, but the underground pipe wasn’t leaking and was intact.    Stayed tuned for further developments. In the meantime, the road was closed to through traffic.

    RURAL HARLAN -- Aaron and Erin (Schneider) Erickson of Castana plan to renew their marriage vows in an outdoor ceremony on July 28 at the Schneider farmstead in rural Harlan. Aaron and Erin were married in a private ceremony on November 5, 2017 honoring Erin’s grandfather, Charles Schachterle.    Parents of the couple are Allen and Susan Schneider, Harlan; and Barry and Marjorie Erickson, Castana.

    PANAMA -- Joe and Pat Michels of Panama celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Pizza King in Council Bluffs on July 7.    Their family includes Dana and Mark DeRoin, St. Johns, FL; Chery and Kent Andersen, Kirkman; Michelle and Brian Wageman, Panama; Danny Michels and Holly Rihner, Harlan; Jim and Jena Michels, Ankeny; and 13 grandchildren.

    EARLING -- Makayla Tremel and Alex Kintner both of Harlan will exchange marriage vows on August 4 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.    Parents of the couple are Mike and Mary Tremel, Earling, and Larry and Anne Kintner, Harlan.

    HARLAN -- Bonnie Larsen of Harlan observed her 100th birthday on July 11. Her birthday milestone was celebrated with family from California, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Oregon and Harlan.    Bonnie’s family includes Randall and Mary Armentrout, Harlan, two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.

    PORTSMOUTH -- Bill and Brenda Arkfeld of Portsmouth announce the engagement of their daughter, Renae to Derick Frederick both of Randolph, NE. Derick is the son of Konnie Frederick, Randolph; and Eric Frederick, Randolph.    The couple plans to marry on August 11 at St. Mary’s Church in Portsmouth.

 IRWIN (July 9) -- With an inning to go in Monday’s Class 2A, Region 3 softball final, it appeared that IKM-Manning’s veteran squad might have the young Earlham Cardinals right where it wanted them. Still trailing by a run, 4-3, the 2nd-rated Wolves had the heart of their order due up in the bottom of the seventh, needing just three outs to set up their chance for a state-clinching walkoff win. The 15th-rated Cardinals, though, had other ideas

HCHS 4, Des Moines Roosevelt 1 DES MOINES (July 10) -- Senior Jacob Bartley pitched his third straight complete game and had arguably his best outing of the season Tuesday as the Cyclones won 4-1 at Des Moines Roosevelt (15-22). Bartley (6-0) tossed a seven-hitter, walked two and struck out five, following up his 71-pitch performance against Shenandoah last week with an 87-pitch gem against the Class 4A Roughriders. Offensively, Jared Moser ba

 IRWIN (July 6) -- Same round, same town, same teams. And just like two years ago, Panorama came to play for Friday night’s Class 2A regional semifinal at 2nd-ranked IKM-Manning. This time the Wolves were ready too, producing big two-out runs in the early innings, making timely defensive plays behind senior pitcher Peyton Gross and pulling away late to beat the upset-minded Panthers 8-1 at the Irwin softball diamond. Panorama, which finished 1