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 opened 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.

​A new memorial honoring the veterans of Shelby, Iowa will be added to a section of Shelby's Agri Symbol Park at the northwest corner of Interstate 80 and Highway M16. This project is not just a tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms, but also a lasting legacy for future generations to appreciate and remember the sacrifices made by our veterans. Creating such a meaningful and lasting memorial requires substantial funding. This is where they need your support. Every contribution, no matter how small, will bring them one step closer to making this vision a reality. Together, you can create a place of honor and remembrance that our veterans truly deserve. Donations can be sent to: The Shelby Veterans Memorial Park - 505 Center Street - PO Box 120 - Shelby, Iowa.

The Lied Irwin Public Library invites you to Chair One Fitness each Tuesday at 5 pm and Saturday at 8:15 am.  This is a yearlong exercise program for anyone to participate in.  Classes are 45 minutes long and are FREE!

Local Bloodmobiles -
Monday, January 12th - 12:15pm to 5:45pm - Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison
Tuesday, January 13th - 11:30 to 5 - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Friday, January 16th - 11 to 5 - Carson Community Center
Monday, January 19th - 8 to 2 - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan
                                            Noon to 6 - Exira Event Center
Tuesday, January 20th - 11:30 to 5:30 - Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan
Wednesday, January 21st - 11 to 5 - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Thursday, January 22nd - 10 to 4 - Logan-Magnolia High School
                                                Noon to 6 - Halbur Community Center

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Monday, January 12th -
After School STEAM is held from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Harlan Community Library. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 13th -
The Library and Lunch Book Club will meet at 12 noon at the Harlan Community Library. Tech Time will be held from 3 to 4 and Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 14th -
The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am and The 5 O'Clock Somewhere book club will meet at 5 pm.

The Kimballton Kaffee and Craft will be held at 9 am, Wednesday, January 14th at the Kimballton Town Hall.  It's sponsored by the Elk Horn Public Library.  
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Thursday, January 15th -
The Harlan Community Library will have Adult Craft: Planner Decorating at 6 pm. Registration is required.

The Irwin Public Library will host Forest Friends Storytime for littles and homeschoolers, starting at 10 am.  A Shelby County Naturalist will be visiting.  

Friday, January 16th - 
The Harlan Community High School Musical Theater Production of "Once Upon a Mattress" will be held January 16th, 17th at 6:30 pm and Sunday, January 18th at 2 pm in the High School Auditorium.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available online.

Saturday, January 17th - 
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry is kicking off the Legislative Coffee Series for 2026.  The January Coffee will be held on January 17th from 10 to 11 at the Chamber's Atrium at 1901 Hawkeye Avenue.  

Sunday, January 18th - 
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Irwin invites you to St. Paul's Pasta Supper, Sunday, January 18th from 4 to 6:30 at the Irwin Community Building.  They will be serving spaghetti, chicken alfredo, mac and cheese, breadsticks, a lettuce salad and desserts, all for a free will donation..  Everyone is welcome.

Monday, January 19th -
After School STEAM will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Harlan Community Library. Registration is Required.

Tuesday, January 20th -
Tech Time will be held from 3 to 4 pm at the Harlan Community Library and Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

The World Giraffe Alliance Program will be held at 6:30 at the Lied Irwin Public Library.  Come hear about giraffes in American culture, the silent extinction and the ordinary people of the World Giraffe Alliance who are boots on the ground.  This is free to attend.

Wednesday, January 21st -
Story Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library starting at 1 am and the Classic Movie "The Grapes of Wrath" will be shown at 10 am.

​"Protecting Against Fraud", presented by  Community 1st Credit Union will be held at 9 am, Wednesday, January 21st at Milk and Honey at 919 7th Street in Harlan.  This is a free presentation.

Thursday, January 22nd =
The Harlan Community Library will host Family Fun Night; Turtle Time, starting at 6:30 pm.

Friday, January 23rd -
A Meet the Author and Book Release with Ron Rosman, A Practical Farmer's Journey reception and Q & A will be held at Milk and Honey in Harlan.  The bar and Kitchen will be open at 5 pm.

Saturday, January 24th - 
A Jun Journal Workshop will be held from 9 am to 1 pm at the Lied Irwin Public Library.  Supplies will be provided.  Bring your creativity and a snack to share.  Come and go as needed.  

Monday, January 26th -
After School STEAM will be held 3:30 to 4:30 at the Harlan Community Library. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 27th -
Tech Time will be held from 3 to 4 pm at the Harlan Community Library, Bookworms will meet from 3:30 o 4:30 and a Craft Lab will start at 5 pm.

The B.Y.O.B (Bring your own book) Club will meet at 6:30 pm at the Lied Irwin Public Library.  Enjoy reading silently without interruptions before going around and sharing what you are currently reading.

Wednesday, January 28th -
The Harlan Community Library will host Story Time at 10 am, Coffee and Coloring will be held at 10 am at Coffeegirl and the Books and Banter Book Club will meet at 7 pm.

​A Senior Safety  Video Series Coffee will be presented by Marne Elk Horn Communications on Wednesday, January 28th from 9 to 11 am at the Elk Horn Public Library.  This is a gathering with coffee, treats and cyber safety.  Please RSVP at 764-2013.

Thursday, January 29th -
The Harlan Community Library will host a Murder Myster Dinner at Milk and Honey starting at 5:30 pm. Tickets are required.

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

Saturday, January 31st - 
ST. PATRICK’S ANNUAL PARISH AUCTION IN NEOLA, will be held SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST.  DONATIONS TO THE AUCTION CAN BE MADE BY NOON ON JANUARY 25TH, BUT PLEASE NO ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS,  TVS OR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT!  MASS WILL START ON THE 31ST  AT 4 PM, WITH DINNER AND A RAFFLE STARTING AT 4:30 FEATURING STALEY’S CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, COLE SLAW, GREEN BEANS, ROLLS AND DESSERTS – ALL FOR $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 8 AND UNDER $5.  THE DINNER WILL BE FOLLOWED UP BY THE LIVE AUCTION STARTING AT 6 PM.  FOR QUESTIONS OR DONATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE AT 485-2750.  


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Saturday, February 7th - 
IT’S HAPPENING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, THE SHELBY COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ANNUAL BANQUET AT ST. PETER’S HALL IN DEFIANCE !  SOCIAL HOUR STARTS AT 4:30 PM WITH A NEW YORK STRIP DINNER SERVED AT6 PM.  THE TROPHY AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND AUCTIN WILL FOLLOW.  THERE WILL BE NO SEAT SAVING.  YOU MUST SELECT YOUR SEAT IN PERSON UPON ARRIVAL.  THE COST IS $20 PER PERSON WITH TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR FROM ANY BOARD MEMBER.  THE SHELBY COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ANNUAL BANQUET, WITH DOORS OPEN AT 4:30 PM, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, AT ST. PETER’S HALL IN DEFIANCE.