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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!

The Harvest Fest Committee is looking for committee members and volunteers to help with this year's Harvest Fest.  It will be held on Saturday, October 24th, from 10:30am to 1pm on the historic downtown square in Harlan.  If you enjoy community events and would like to help plan or volunteer during the event, contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 755-2114.

The annual Halloween Coloring Contest is underway! 
There are THREE classes for the coloring contest: Preschool to 1st grade, 2nd grade to 5th grade, and 6th grade and up. The deadline to submit your entries is Friday, October 16th. Pick up your coloring pages available in editions of the Harlan News Advertiser and Tribune or copies are available at the Harlan Community Library, KNOD, and the Shelby County Chamber Office. 
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Scouting America - Mid-America Council's Ohwahnasee District is seeking five volunteers to support its local Cub Scout Pack in Harlan, including a cubmaster, Den Leader, Committee Chair, and Two Committee Members.  Volunteers help area youth build character, confidence, leadership skills, and friendships.  To learn more, contact Ashley Wenck.

Keast Ford is joining Ford dealers around the world to support the West Central Community Action Food Pantry in Harlan.  Suggested donations include canned foods, tuna and other canned meats, peanut butter, cereal, pasta, rice, soups, chili, stews and protein bars.  Drop off donations at Keast Ford  2101 23rd Street in Harlan.


Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings:


Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles - 

​LifeServe Donation Centers - 
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​Myrtue's Public Health Department will be holding their influenza clinics for the 2026 season in many locations throughout the area.  Ten flu vaccine clinics will be held for ages 6 months and older.
Wednesday, October 7th - 5 to 7 pm - Exira Elk Horn Kimballton School - Ayzlee Clinic
Wednesday, October 14th - 4 to 7 pm - AHSTW High School - Ayzlee Clinic
Friday, October 16th - 3 to 7 pm - Community Health in Harlan - Drive-up Clinic - Ayzlee Clinic
Saturday, October 17th - 9 to 11 am - Community Health in Harlan - Drive up Clinic
Appointments are required for the clinics at Myrtue's Community Health.  For the drive-up clinics, please wear clothing that will allow easy access for a shot.   
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​​Tuesday, October 6th - 
Tech Time will be held at the Harlan Community Library from 3 to 4 pm.  Bookworms will meet from 3:30 to 4:30.

Wednesday, October 7th - 
Story Time will be held at 10 am at the Harlan Community Library.  

The 2026 Healthiest State Annual Walk will be held Wednesday, October 7th at 12:15 pm.  Meet at Harlan Community Intermediate School and walk to Pioneer Park and Grandma B's Dream Playground.  The walk will take approximately 30 minutes.  Grab your walking shoes and join them for some fresh air, movement and community connection!
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St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Portsmouth Faith Formation.  Portsmouth Residents, Faith Formation Youth will be trick-or-treating for canned goods on Wednesday, October 7th.  Students will knock on doors, so please leave your porch light on or leave pantry items at the door.  Donations will support West Central Community action.  Drop off is available at Pollacks or the church.​

Thursday, October 8th - 
The Harlan Community Library will host an Author Event:  Ann Markim/Votes for Women will feature "The Cause"

The Exira-EHK FFA will host an FFA Farmer Feed, Thursday, October 8th from 11 to 1 at the Cogdill elevator in Jacksonville.  Come and join them for bbq pulled pork sandwiches, chips, coleslaw, potato salad, cookie and water.  

Saturday, October 10th - 
Get ready for Halloween fun at Nishna Bend from 4 to 6 pm on Saturday, October 10th.  Bring the family to Nishna Bend Recreation Area, dress in costume, and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fund. Trick-or-treat at decorated campsites and two cabins.  Fresh Encounter Church will provide hot dogs and s'mores and the Nishnabotna Conservation Foundation will hand out special treats.  In case of extreme weather, the event will be held Sunday, October 11th from 11 to 1.  

Sunday, October 11th - 
THE 55TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW AND FLEA MARKET IN WESTSIDE THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM.  THERE WILL BE A VARIETY OF VENDORS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS.  PLUS THERE WILL BE GREAT FOOD, TOO, INCLUDING MAIDRITES, HOT DOGS AND CONEY DOGS, AND HOMEMADE PIES.  DON’T MISS OUT, IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO DO A LITTLE PRE-HOLIDAY SHOPPING –FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 712-790-4646 OR EMAIL WESTSIDE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB @ YAHOO DOT COM. 

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ST. MICHAEL’S DINE-IN, CARRY OUT OR DRIVE THRU HARVEST DINNER, FROM 11 TO 1:30,  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH AT THE ROSMAN PARISH CENTER IN HARLAN.   ADULTS ARE $15, KIDS 3 TO 8 YEARS OLD - $5 AND KIDS UNDER 3 ARE FREE!   YOU CAN ENJOY STALEY’S BROASTED CHICKEN WITH MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY, STUFFING, GREEN BEANS, A DINNER ROLL AND ASSORTED HOMEMADE DESSERTS.  PLUS THERE WILL A RAFFLE FOR ONE OF THREE $500 CASH PRIZES.  TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $1 PER TICKET THE DAY OF THE DINNER OR AT THE PARISH RECTORY.  AND GET YOUR HOMEMADE GOODIES AT THE COUNTRY STORE.  THERE’LL BE FAMILY FUN WITH GAMES, A CAKE WALK AND INFLATABLES. .   

​The Shelby Fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast is set for Sunday, October 11th, from 7 am to noon at the Shelby Fire Hall.  They will be serving pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, milk, coffee and orange juice for a free will donation.

Monday, October 12th - 
The Harlan Community Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Staff Day.

Tuesday, October 13th - 
The Dulcimer Guy will be at the Lied Irwin Public Library in Irwin at 6:30 pm.  Listen to Mike Anderson tell us about American History while playing the dulcimer.  This is a free event and open to the public.

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 will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.  

SPARK! Local Legends will be held Tuesday, October 13th from 10 to 11:30 am at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn.  Historian Warren Watson will share regional legend and lore.  The program is free with interactive exhibits, coffee social and a snack.  


Wednesday, October 14th - 
The Harlan Community High School National Honor Society is holding a blood drive on Wed, Oct. 14th, and donors are needed. 


The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am and it's also Classic Movie Morning at 10 am. 

The 5 O'Clock Book Club will be held at 5 pm. 

Thursday, October 15th - 
The Harlan Community Library will host Bean There/Colored That from 9:30 to 10:30.  Family Fun Night will feature Halloween Bingo and will start at 6:30 pm.  

Forest Friends will be at the Lied Irwin Public Library at 10 am.  Shelby County Naturalist, Christna Roelofs will come and share with everyone.  They will read a book, have a snack and do a few activities.

The Cass County Relay For Life Fall Tractor Ride will be held Sunday, October 18th from noon to 4 pm.  Meet at the Cass County Fairgrounds in Atlantic.  This is a fundraiser for Relay For Life / American Cancer  Society.  Snacks will be provided.  Suggested donation is $25.  


Friday, October 16th - 
The International Snack Club will meet from 4 to 5 pm.  You must register.  

Tuesday, October 20th - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Tech Time from 3 to 4 pm and Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30.  

Wednesday, October 21st - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Story Time at 10 am.  Classic Movie Morning will start at 10 am.

Thursday, October 22nd - 
The Harlan Community Library will host the Adult Program: Halloween Costume-Mystery/Game Night beginning at 6 pm.

Friday, October 23rd - 
The Harlan Community Library invites you to the Silent Book Club @ Milk and Honey starting at 5:30 pm.

Saturday, October 24th - 
Harvest Fest will be held on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan from 10:30 to1 on Saturday, October 24th.  Come and join in on all the fun!

The Harlan Community Library will host Spooky Story Time @ the Northeast Corner of the Square from 10:30 am to 1 pm during Harlan HarvestFest.

Hansen House Senior Living Indoor Trick or Treat will be held Saturday, October 24th, from 4 to6 pm.  Individuals and businesses may decorate a table and provide candy.  Setup begins at 2:30,  Tables will be ready by 3:45.  Call 579-1743.

The Lied Irwin Public Library's Teen Advisory Board is putting on a haunted house for anyone ages 10 and up.  Entry is $1.  Food will be available.  Hours are from 7 to 10 pm.  The Haunted House will be located across from the library at 506 Ann St in Irwin.  The Haunted House will also be open on October 30th and 31st.  

The 9th Biennial Lighted Halloween Campground, hosted by Cass County Conservation, will be held Saturday, October 24th, at  Cold Springs Park near Lewis from 7 to 9 pm.  Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 camp sites and for some special categories.   Sign up to decorate a site in their Lighted Halloween Campground on the form available on their website.  Deadline for decorating a site sign up is October 16th and the groups will have Saturday the 24th from noon on to decorate.   Call the Cass County Conservation office to get involved at 712/769-2372.  The event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.  Kicking off that weekend and spooky season with a Friday Night Movie in the Park! We will be showing Nightmare Before Christmas at 8PM Friday October 23rd inside the Cold Springs Campground! Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. 

Sunday, October 25th - 
A Quarterly Tea Social - Home and Harvest will be held 3 to 5 pm, Sunday, October 25th at the Shelby County Historical Museum.  Visit the museum's website for more details.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 25TH AND JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF GREAT FOOD, GREAT COMPANY, AND A GREAT CAUSE AT THE HARLAN MASON'S DINNER FUNDRAISER!  COME TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORS AND ENJOY HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND NOODLES OVER MASHED POTATOES, COLESLAW AND A DESSERT.  THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE CORLEY COMMUNITY CLUB FROM 11AM TO 1PM AND THE COST IS $10 PER MEAL.  EAT IN ONLY.  ​

Monday, October 26th - 
The Mobile Food Pantry will be in Harlan on Monday, October 26th at Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan.  The event is sponsored by the Harlan Lions Club.  The mobile pantry is available to you free of charge.  Each family will receive one set of perishable produce, non-perishable product, bread and meat.  Each car will only get 1 set of food items.  And the pantry is now going to be held monthly.  

​Salem Lutheran's Annual Fall Bazaar will be held Monday, October 26th, beginning at 5 pm at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church.  There will be a free-will donation supper, auction, and raffle to benefit the nonprofit's community work.  


Tuesday, October 27th - 
The Harlan Community Library will have Tech Time from 3 to 4 and Bookworms from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

The Lied Irwin Public Library will host their adult book club.  The book is Gitchie Girl, a true murder that happened in 1973 at the Gitchie Manitou State Preserve in Larchwood, IA.  Copies of the book are available at the library

Wednesday, October 28th - 
Story Time will be held at 10 am at the Harlan Community Library and the Books and Banter Book Club will meet at 7 pm.

Friday, October 30th - 
The Lied Irwin Public Library's Teen Advisory Board is putting on a haunted house for anyone ages 10 and up, October 30th and 31st.   Entry is $1.  Food will be available.  Hours are from 7 to 10 pm.  The Haunted House will be located across from the library at 506 Ann St in Irwin.  

Haunted Night at the Museum will be held Friday, October 30th, starting at 6:30 pm at the Shelby County Historical Museum.  Join the Museum and the Harlan Community Theatre for a fight filled night of fun.  It's free.  Come in costume or in regular clothes.  Bring some friends or come alone.  Have fun and feel the fight as you learn about the people of our past!  Teams of up to 6 are allowed.  Sign up today.  For questions or concerns, please contact the museum by email or call 755-2437,  


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Sunday, November 1st - 
The Peace United Church of Christ in Walnut will hold their Fall Dinner, Sunday, November 1st from 11:30 to 1 pm.  They will be serving ham balls, cheesy potatoes, corn, beans, salads, bread and pie for a free will donation.  Carry outs are available.  Call 784-3546.


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