OMAHA, NEB. (Jan. 20) -- Shane Chamberlain (21) and Logan Klaassen (19) combined for 40 points last Saturday as the Harlan Community boys basketball team fought off a tough challenge to defeat Kearney Catholic 54-45 in the Nebraska Prep Classic at Ralston Arena. Klaassen knocked down three 3-pointers in the third quarter, including two in the final minute that gave HCHS a 41-32 advantage.

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    HARLAN – A spring outdoor festival is in the planning process to pair local law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel with children in Shelby County who have Autism Spectrum Disorder.    The goal?  To provide better communication, information and to make it a fun event for those with Autism so they can see the police, fire and EMS as positive role models and learn and process more about everything from the lights and si

    COUNTY – The 2018 Republican precinct caucuses will be held Monday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.

    COUNTY – The 2018 Democratic precinct caucuses will be held Monday, Feb. 5 at the Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse, in Harlan.    Doors open at 6 p.m. for registration, and the caucus begins at 7 p.m.  More information can be obtained by calling 579-6879.    All are invited to attend.

PANAMA -- The Shelby County Cattlemen’s annual banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 3 at St. Mary’s Hall in Panama.    Social hour begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. (prime rib), the annual meeting plus the trophy and scholarship fund auction to follow.    Tickets are available at the door or from any board member.    All are invited to attend.

HARLAN – The Harlan Community School District once again operated within its budget, maintained its solvency ratio and has decreased its bond indebtedness significantly in the past year, according to the annual audit report prepared by Schroer & Associates and released this past month.    The HCS Board of Education formally accepted the audit January 8.    Justin Wagner, HCS Superintendent of Schools, said it’s very nice to have a clean au

HARLAN – The City of Harlan hopes to be successful in a submitted grant application process that, if received, could provide some funding for redevelopment, rehabilitation or deconstruction of buildings.    The Community Catalyst Building Remediation program through the state Iowa Community Development hopes to stimulate economic growth and investment in rural communities.    Funding is based on annual availability, with a $100,000 maximum, an