Van Baale recognized with lifesaving award

    HARLAN – Harlan’s Matthew Van Baale was among 20 individuals recognized Tuesday, Dec. 10 by the state for heroic lifesaving efforts, during ceremonies held at the state capitol in Des Moines.    Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg and Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens honored heroic citizens and First Responders at the 2019 Sullivan Brothers’ Award of Valor and Governor’s Lifesaving Awards ceremony held in the Iowa Capitol Rotunda.