COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Graham Gould, 77, Council Bluffs, died March 24 at his home.    Services will be held Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan with burial in the Harlan Cemetery.  A Masonic Service will be held Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Visitation is Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.    Gould is survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and other family members.
 

    KIMBALLTON – A Kimballton author has released a new novel set back in the 1960s highlighting the coming of age of a young man set to be drafted into the service.    Back in the Day, a new book by Steve Heuton, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., and transports the reader to the late 1960s to experience life as it actually was back in the day.  The book’s powerful descriptions of the life of Jimmy Reno are founded partially

DENVER, CO – Jacob Taggs says having a meal should be an experience – kind of an adventure of sorts that leaves the diner happy, full and glad they sat down with good friends at the table.    That’s how he approaches it from the other side; from his spot in the kitchen at Annette Restaurant in Aurora, CO.

    COUNTY -- Shelby County Public Health and the newly formed Shelby County Prevent Child Abuse Council (SCPCAC) are kicking off a campaign to provide opportunities and educational events that strengthen families and support positive childhood experiences. 

    ELK HORN - Members of the founding committee to establish the museum in 1983 were part of the more than 130 participants at the anniversary kick-off event on Monday.  Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S., Lars G. Lose, had his trip delayed due to illness, but planned to be in Elk Horn and Kimballton on Wednesday afternoon followed by a trip to Omaha on Thursday. Elk Horn beat out Minneapolis / St.

    HARLAN – Two Harlan Community High School Mock Trial students earned all-state attorney honors at the Mock Trial State Meet held at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines March 26-27.    Alexis Irlbeck and Hannah Bissen were awarded for their efforts at the state meet which saw two HCHS teams compete.

    HARLAN -- Myrtue Medical Center Diagnostic Imaging Director Keri Schwieso said MMC has had great response from the community and are seeing new patients each week since the addition of the 3D mammography at MMC last summer.

    DEFIANCE -- Joe and Vernita Schwarte of Defiance will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary on April 7. Their family includes Darla and Joe Krosko, Omaha; Darin and Adrienne Schwarte, Knoxville, TN; Deana and Joey Slater, Breda, IA; Dana Jackson, Marathon; and six grandchildren.

    WOODBINE – Rosemary H. Koppold, 86, Woodbine, died March 29 at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine.    Services are pending at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Homes and Crematory in Council Bluffs.
 
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