HARLAN – A long-time Harlan musician will be inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame in September for the fourth time.    Bob Fields already has been honored as a member of The Great Imposters (2007), The Impacts (2009) and Larry Ray and the Redtops (2016), and now will be recognized this fall when El Riada’s is inducted into the Hall of Fame during ceremonies September 1-2.    Festivities for the 2018 Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fa

    HARLAN -- Every year, the fireworks show attracts hundreds to the J.J. Jensen ball fields. This show would not be possible without the help of the Harlan American Legion Post #150 and the community members' donations.    For more than 30 years the American Legion has been fundraising for the fireworks display.

   HARLAN -- If you are looking for fresh, direct from the source produce, the farmer’s market is the place for you.    A variety of merchants now are selling fresh produce in the northwest corner of the Shopko parking lot from 8:30 a.m.-noon.    It will take place every Saturday through October, and every Wednesday starting July 11 from 3:30-6 p.m. through September.    The farmer’s market has been going on for around 30 years. 

    REGIONAL – The number of registered sex offenders that call the greater Shelby County area their home has increased in the past six months, according to Iowa’s state sex offender registry.    Shelby County and areas surrounding the county have 38 registered sex offenders as of this month, as opposed to December, 2017 when there were 31 registered sex offenders listed in the area and 26 a year ago.  Some offenders are new to the area while

    HARLAN -- Bauer’s Shoes was one of eight businesses in downtown Harlan to receive grant money for facade work.    The building received a new paint job and all new windows and doors.    Old bricks were replaced around the sides of the building and eventually a new awning will be installed replacing the old one on the west side of the building.    Pictured L to R: Carol Chadwick and Keith Bauer.

    PANAMA -- Carlie Pinkelman and Josh Hoffmann both of Harlan will exchange marriage vows on July 7 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama.    Parents of the couple are Bill and Michelle Pinkelman, Cozad, NE; and Jerry and Sharon Hoffmann, Woodbine.

    AVOCA -- Helen Dea will celebrate her 95th birthday on July 9. A card shower in her honor is being planned by her family. Cards will reach her if sent to 612 E.

Mike Byrnes, Harlan Auto Mart, snapped this amazing shot from his business at the corner of 12th and Chatburn. For this shot he used his 11-year-old DSLR w/45 year old Vivitar 28mm manual focus lens -- focused to infinity, ISO 200, f/16, 1/5th second shutter. Used a tripod and interval timer set for 1 frame every 3 seconds...outstanding pix Mike and thank you for sharing it with us!

 HARLAN (June 18) -- Ryan Doran’s two-run homer highlighted a three-run first inning and Harlan Community pulled away with four runs in the fifth to beat Denison-Schleswig 9-3 in a midday Monday baseball game at Jim Goeser Field. The third-ranked (3A) Cyclones’ 12th straight victory completed a regular-season sweep of the Monarchs and improved their record to 14-2 overall and 13-0 in Hawkeye Ten Conference play.