For a $50 annual fee, the Boy Scout Troop 90B and 90G will place a 3 by 5 foot flag on a 10 foot pole in front of your house on five national holidays - Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day.  Subscription forms can be found online or in the Harlan Tribune. ​

The Harlan Community Library has a Free Little Food Pantry, located in the entryway of the library. Help them out by dropping off your canned and dry goods. Check out the Library Facebook page for their hours.

The Lied Irwin Public Library invites you to Chair One Fitness each Tuesday at 5 pm and Saturday at 8:45 am. This is a yearlong exercise program for anyone to participate in. Classes are 45 minutes long and are FREE!
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Local Bloodmobiles -
​Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Monday, April 20th - 8 am to 2 pm - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
Thursday, April 23rd - Noon to 6 pm - Rand Community Center in Missouri Valley
Tuesday, April 28th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Tri-Center High School in Neola
Tuesday, April 28th - Noon to 6 pm - Portsmouth American Legion
Wednesday, April 29th - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm - Harlan Community High School
Thursday, April 30th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Underwood High School

​Life Serve Blood Donations -
​Monday, May 4th - 1 pm to 4:30 pm - Schleswig Community Building
Friday, May 8th - 10 am to 1:30 pm - Schleswig Community on May 4, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:30pm at 204 2nd Street, Schleswig
Friday, May 8th - 10 am to 1:30 pm - Ar-We-Va Community School on May 8, 2026 from 10:00 am to 1:30pm at 108 Clinton, Westside
Monday, May 11th - 12:30 pm to 5:45 pm  for Denison Community at 100 Medical Parkway, Denison
​Schedule your lifesaving appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800.287.4903.
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The Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2026 Community Grants.  Grants are awarded to 501 (c)(3) organizations n the Monogram Foods' communities that meet the vital needs of children and their families.  Grant request will be evaluated against the specific criteria outline on their website.  Available grant awards range from $500 to $10,000 per organization.  The application can be found on the Monogram Foods website under the "News" tab.  Applications must be received by Friday, May 29th at 5 pm

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Sunday, April 19th - 
National Library Week will be held April 19th through the 25th.  Area libraries will be hosting ambassador visits so we can learn lifelong learning.  
Elk Horn Public Library will be hosting their ambassador visit on Monday, April 20th at 1:30 pm. 
Harlan Community Library will be hosting their ambassador visit on  Tuesday April 21st at 1:30.
And Irwin Public Library will host their ambassador visit at 11:30.  

Tuesday, April 21st - 
Tech Time will be held from 3 to 4 at the Harlan Community Library and the Bookworms will meet from 3:30 to 4:30.  The League of Human Dignity will meet at 10:30 am in the Upper Level.

Wednesday, April 22nd -  Earth Day
The Shelby County Chamber's Fun China Luncheon will be held at the Harlan Golf and Country Club. They are looking for businesses and individuals to decorate tables. If you are interested in decorating a table, please contact the Chamber Office at 755-2114.

Story Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library at 10 am and the Books and Banter Book  Club will begin at 7 pm.

Thursday, April 23rd - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Poetry Slam/ Open Mic at Milk and Honey for those 16 years of age and up starting at 6 pm.  Performers must register.  

Friday, April 24th - 
The Silent Book Club will meet at 5:30 at Milk and Honey in Harlan.

Saturday, April 25th - 
Myrtue Medical Center's Public Health  Community Baby Shower will be held Saturday, April 25th from 9 to 10:30 am at the CG Therkildsen  Center in Harlan.  This even is for expecting women and parents of infants 6 months and younger.  For any questions, call 755-4308.

Saturday, April 25th, is Celebrate Trail Day in Shelby,  From noon to 1  pm at the Shelby Park  Shelter.  It will be a perfect day for family fun in the great outdoors.  Enjoy a relaxing day on the trails with hotdogs and chi[s, Hansen House Train Rides and plenty of space to explore and play.  Bring the kids, invite your friends and make a day of it as they celebrate nature, community and time spent outside.

A Community Pool Clean-up will be held at 9:30 am at the Elk Horn City Pool.  Volunteers are needed.  Bring your power washers, 5 gallon buckets, plastic shovels and boots.  Light refreshments will be served.  

Tuesday, April 28th - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Tech Time from 3 to 4 pm and Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Wednesday, April 29th - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am and Coffee and Coloring @ Coffeegirl at 10 am.

Thursday, April 30th - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Family Fun Night - Bingo Night starting at 6:30 pm.

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Sunday, May 3rd - 
The Harlan National Honor Society is partnering with Myrtue Medical Center for a 5K Color for a Cure at the Shelby County Fairgrounds, Sunday, May 3rd.  Registration is at 3:30 pm with the Run at 4 and walk at 4:05 pm.  Early bird sign up is $20.  The day of the race its $25.  

Thursday, May 21st - 
Roar into Harlan Car and Bike Night will be held from 6 to 9 pm on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan.  Come see old friends and make new ones.  Check out the bikes and cars.  Take in some great music and enjoy a meal.  

Saturday, May 30th - 
The Shelby City Wide Garage Sale will be held Saturday, May 30th.  Get your home registered for only $3 at the Shelby City  Hall by Friday, May 22nd.  
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Friday, June 5th -
The 30th annual Relay for Life of Shelby County is scheduled for Friday, June 5th from 5 to 10 pm on the Downtown Harlan Square

The Shelby County Golf Outing will be held at the Harlan Golf and Country Club.

Friday, June 26th - 
The Elk Horn/Kimballton City Wide Garage Sale will be held Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th.  Registration fee of $10 places your name or business on the City Map.  Mail your registration to Danish Villages Improvement Organization, c/o Debbie McClain, 4205 Sjaeland Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531.  Deadline to register is June 1st. 

Harlan City Wide Garage Sale  will be held June 26th and 27th.   

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Sunday, July 19th -
RAGBRAI coming to Harlan. Check out the official Harlan RAGBRAI 2026 Facebook page for updates.