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Monday, February 16th, 2026
​Fire Weather Watch issued for Tuesday -
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the KNOD listening area for Tuesday, February 17th.  The watch is in effect from noon to 8 pm.  Humidity is expected to drop to 15 to 30% in eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa with Southwest winds gusting 30 to 40 mph, and possibly 50 mph.  The combination of these conditions may lead to rapid intensification and spread any fires that start on Tuesday.  Remember, a fire weather watch means critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur.  Listen for later forecasts and a possible Red Flag Warning.  To keep you safe properly discard any cigarettes, keep vehicles off of dry grass, avoid activities with open flames or sparks, avoid power equipment that creates sparks, obey burn bans, evacuate if fire and smoke is heading your way and evacuate if order to do so by local officials.  

Shelby County and Crawford County has been placed in a Burn Ban until further notice
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry office will be closed on Monday, February 16th for President's Day.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 12:30 pm and will be held in the Chamber’s atrium, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Suite 101, Harlan. On the agenda:
  1. Upcoming Events:  Chamber Annual Awards Banquet, Friday, March 27, Veteran’s Memorial Building.
    1. Coordinate a list of duties for Board members attending that need to be done before and after the banquet.
    2. Caterer Bids received.
    3. Citizen of the Year. Accepting Nominations until Friday, February 27
    4. Survey Monkey Ballot Open until Friday, February 27
  2. Fun China Luncheon, Wednesday, April 22, HGCC.
  3. Chamber Annual Golf Tournament, Friday, June 12, HGCC.

  1. New Business
    1. Review of the Shelby County Chamber bank account with Midstates Bank and assign new account users/authorized signers.
    2. Chamber Bank Account Signers.
    3. IWCC Advisory Board Representative.
    4. New Chamber Director Job Description/Search
    5. Business Updates
 
  1. Other Business
    1. Current Number of Chamber Members.
    2. Legislative Coffee, February 21, 2026.
    3. Board Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of the Year.
    4. Carol’s Upcoming Vacation Dates and Salary Update.
    5. Storage Unit with Superior Self Storage.
HMU Cable at Chamber office.

Accident on I-80 - 
At about 6:25 this morning, the Shelby County Ambulance was called to assist Shelby Fire and Rescue at mile marker 34 on Interstate 80.  A vehicle was reported to be in the ditch.  No other information is available at this time.

Accident Feb. 9th in Guthrie County -
(2-16-26) – 33 year old Taylor Jay  Edelman of Adair put his car in the ditch on Monday, February 9th, after avoiding a deer on the roadway.  The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says Edelman was traveling north on Frontier Road at around 6:45 pm last Monday, when at around 6:45 pm, he swerved to miss a deer.  His 2012 Chevy Impala went out of control and into a field northwest of the intersection with 280th Street.  Edelman was wearing his seat belt, and wasn’t hurt.  His car sustained a Sheriff’s department estimated $5,000 worth of disabling damage.  No citations were issued.

Shelby County Supervisors meeting agenda -
(2-15-26) - The Shelby County Board of Superisors will meet Tuesday, February 17th, at 9 am. Among items on the agenda is the Pipeline Liaison Report; a Motion to open public hearing for FY26 Budget Amendment and Public Comment; a Motion to close public hearing and resume regular meeting; Consideration of Resolution 2026-10 Budget Amendment for FY2026; Consider for approval request from property owner, Mark Rasmussen, for a tax
suspension pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427.9; Chris Fredericksen Secondary Roads report including Consider approval of ROW permit(s) for West Central Iowa Rural Water Assn.; Department Head reports; Treasurer – semi-annual report and Shelby County Investment Policy; Emergency Management; Supervisor’s Committee reports; Consideration of Compensation Boards recommendation for elected official wages for FY27; Consideration of stipend wages for fiscal year 2027;Consideration of clerical wages; and Budget Workshops.
Harlan City Council Agenda for Tuesday, February 17th -
The Harlan City Council will meet at 5:15 Tuesday, February 17th. On the agenda is Expenditure & Revenue reports for the month of August 2025, September 2025, October 2025, November 2025, and December 2025; Sheriff’s Statistical Report for January 2026; Ordinance No. 2026-01 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Harlan, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Snow Emergency Violations, third reading; Review and approve 3-Year Solid Waste and Recyclables Haulers License Bids; Consideration of Letter of Support for WESCO Industries; Review and approve MP-2026-004 Multi-purpose Permit Application for Tiny Lund; Review and Approve Support Letter for River Access Project; Receive and file minutes from the 02-10-2026 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting; Review and approve recommendation to sign the Construction Contract with Christensen Bros., Inc. for the River Access Project; Resolution No. 2630 – Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Construction Contract for Grading Work with Christensen Bros., Inc. in
Connection with the January 21, 2026 Letting; Resolution No. 2631 – Resolution to Adopt the Regional Planning Affiliates
13 & 18 Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; Resolution No. 2632 – Resolution Authorizing the Harlan Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium Acoustic Enhancement Project and Approving
Project Manuals and Contractual Terms; Resolution No. 2633 – Resolution Setting Public Hearing on the Proposed
Acoustic Enhancement Project at the Harlan Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium; And Resolution No. 2634 – Resolution to Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers for the consideration of FY26/27 Consolidated General Fund Tax Levy. OTHER REPORTS: City Administrator’s Report, Mayor Pro Tem’s Report, including Appoint Stefanie Kramer to fulfill remaining term of Andrew Sandquist on Library Board expiring 07/01/2026 (Roll Call Vote)
Early Saturday morning fire near Creston - 
(2-16-26) -  Firefighters from Creston responded early Saturday morning to a report of hay bales on fire at the Creston Livestock Market. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered 11 round bales burning. About a half hour after the original call, additional firefighters were requested for a working fire.  The bales were located against the east side of the brick building, near the train tracks. An employee used a skid loader to move the bales away from the structure and separate them, aiding firefighters in gaining better access to extinguish the flames.  Later Saturday morning, firefighters returned to extinguish the bales that continued to smolder.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two central Iowa women were arrested Friday night on drug charges, in Creston. According to the Creston Police Department, the women were arrested at around 9:45-p.m., following a traffic stop on N. Cherry Street, in Creston. Authorities say 19-year-old Anaya Maree Michelle Gourley, of Ames, and 21-year-old Makayla Lynn Ira, of Des Moines, were each charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana/1st offense. They were cited and released from the scene on a Promise To Appear.
Late Saturday morning, Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Noah Alexander Young – a homeless person – at the intersection of Sycamore and Montgomery. Young was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree – Non-Vehicle related. He was transported to the Union County Jail and held without bond until seen by a Judge.
Two people were arrested early Sunday morning, in Creston: At around 1-a.m., 37-year-old Shaeina Laitaija Raeche Allison, of Creston, was arrested at the intersection of Sycamore and Buckeye. She was charged with DUS – Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked. Allison was cited and released on a promise to appear; and, at around 3:30-a.m., Sunday, 24-year-old Marina Lissette Basaldua, of Lenox, was arrested at the Creston/Union County Law Enforcement Center. Basaldua was charged with DUS – Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked and OWI – 1st Offense. She was transported to the Union County Jail and posted a $1,000 cash or surety bond before being released. Creston Police said also, a woman residing in the 400 block of S. Bureau Street, reported Sunday evening, that her 2018 Ford Explorer was stolen from her residence between Friday night and Saturday Morning. The loss was estimated at $8,000.

Montgomery County News - 
​(2-16-26) - A traffic stop Sunday afternoon in Red Oak, resulted in a felony drug-related arrest. According to Red Oak Police, officers stopped 40-year-old Aaron Lucas Allen, of Red Oak, at around 2:20-p.m.in the area of Highland/Coolbaugh Street,  for Driving While License Suspended. Allen was subsequently charged with Possession of Methamphetamine/3rd or subsequent offense – a Class D Felony.  He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $5,000 bond.
​A traffic stop at around 9:45-p.m. Friday in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. According to Red Oak Police, 29-year-old Luis Ibrarra-Rodriguez was taken into custody in the 200 block of N. Broadway Street. Rodriguez was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/1st offense. He  was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

Double shooting in Council Bluffs Sunday morning -
(2-15-26) - The Council Bluffs Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early Sunday morning,
which led to the apprehension of a suspect armed with a disassembled handgun. At approximately 3:43 AM on February 15, 2026, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3300 block of 6th Avenue following reports of multiple gunshot victims. Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult males inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds. Medical treatment was provided to both victims and they were both transported to the hospital for further care. Witnesses indicated that the suspect had fled the area prior to police arrival. Officers began an extensive investigation into the suspect’s location. Officers located the suspect, Edder Morales-Solorio, and took him into custody.
Car and a tractor collide Friday in Audubon County -
(2-14-26) - A collision involving a car and a tractor Friday afternoon in Audubon County resulted in one person being transported to a hospital by helicopter. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office said the accident happened at around 1:30 p.m. on 190th Street. The name of the person injured was not immediately released, and the accident remained under investigation, according to authorities.

Council Bluffs man faces numerous charges after escaping while handcuffed -
Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department say a man who escaped arrest while handcuffed, faces numerous charges. Just before 6-a.m. Friday, officers were called to the 3000 Block of Ave E in reference to a check the welfare complaint. Officers located the male and female from the call in the area of 2900 Ave B. Based off of information gathered it was determined that the suspect 18-year-old Marcus Colanino, of Council Buffs, would be charged with Domestic Assault from this incident. He was placed in handcuffs and as he was being directed toward a cruiser Colanino was able to break free and elude officers. Officers set up a perimeter in the area and after period of time were able to track Colanino to his parent’s residence where he was found hiding in the attic. Colanino was charged with Domestic Assault, Eluding, Escape from custody and Fugitive from Justice for an out of state warrant. He was then transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections and booked without further incident.
Onawa Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death-
A jury has delivered a guilty verdict in the case of a Northwest Iowa man charged in the shooting death of his wife.
According to court records, 50-year-old Jamie Allen was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, February 12, following a trial that began the previous week. Allen was accused of fatally shooting his wife, Stacey Allen, in Monona County in May 2024. Under Iowa law, a conviction for first-degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The charge stems from a shooting reported in Onawa on May 10, 2024. Authorities say the incident occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation reported that 47-year-old Stacey Allen died as a result of the shooting.

Threat to Harlan Community School this morning not credible -
(2-13-26) - On February 13, 2026, at approximately 6:53 a.m., Harlan Community school officials and the School Resource Officer were notified of a potential threat to the campus. The School Resource Officer immediately initiated an investigation and determined, prior to the start of the school day, that the threat was not credible.  As a precautionary measure, additional law enforcement personnel were deployed to the campus during the investigation to ensure the continued safety and security of students and staff.
Weekly Fuel Prices -
(2-13-26) - Gas prices were slightly higher in this week’s report from AAA-Iowa. As of Wednesday, Feb. 11, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the state was $2.54, up four cents on the week but 42 cents below prices from a year ago. The national average on Wednesday rose five cents to $2.94 per gallon. As for Iowa retail diesel, prices rose to an average of $3.45 per gallon, eight cents higher than last week and only three cents below 2025’s average price.  Local diesel prices remain 22 cents below the national average of $3.67. In heating fuels, propane prices rose by one cent to $1.63 per gallon, and home heating oil climbed by two cents to $2.94 per gallon. Natural gas prices were the only category to see a decline, falling 32 cents at the Henry Hub reporting site to $3.15 per MMBtu.


Agriland FS donates $6,081 to the Harlan Firefighters Association, over $4,000 to Audubon Fire -
(2-13-26) - On February 10th, Agriland FS presented a check for $6,081 to the Harlan Firefighters Association as a result of their FAST STOP Fuel Up and Give Back Program. The presentation was made at the Harlan Community High School between the Varsity basketball games. The Fuel Up and Give Back pilot programs gave 3 cents for every gallon of gas and diesel fuel sold at their Harlan FAST STOP location. The success of this pilot program has led Agriland FS to launch phase three of the program that will donate 3 cents per gallon to the local community school districts in each of their 17 communities. This third phase of the program will run from March 1st to June 30th.
​Agriland FS also donated over $4,000 to Audubon Fire and Rescue from its Fuel Up and Give Back pilot program. A check for $4,663 was presented to the department on Feb. 10 between the varsity basketball games at the Audubon Community School District High School. Audubon Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Tyler Thygesen says “thank you to AGRILAND FS and everyone who fueled up to give back to our department. Proceeds from this campaign will help support our new fire station project which will help us better serve and protect the Audubon community.”
Pursuit that begins in Iowa ends up in Maryville, MO -
(2-13-26) -  Officials with the Atlantic Police Department report that at around 4:25-a.m. today, the Cass County Communications Center received a call from a security company of door and motion alarms at Nishna Valley Cycle in Atlantic. Officers with the Atlantic Police Department arrived within minutes and found that there was damage caused to the side of the building and there appeared to be missing inventory. A preliminary review of on-site surveillance cameras show a large box truck type vehicle utilized a strap to hook onto the doors and pull them open. Three individuals entered the building and loaded four dirt bikes into the back of the vehicle before the truck left the parking lot.A Deputy with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office located a box truck matching the description of the vehicle seen on the video, traveling south on Highway 71. When the Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the box truck began eluding. Several law enforcement agencies assisted with the pursuit of the box truck through multiple counties. The box truck was eventually stopped in Nodaway County Missouri. All three individuals were located and detained. The stolen property is being processed for recovery.
The Atlantic Police Department was assisted by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Page County Sheriff’s Office, Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Clarinda Police Department, and the Nodaway County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office. No other details are being released at this time. If you have information regarding the incident please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.​​


Shelby County Arrest Report -
(2-12-26)  The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of 45 year old Chad Jacob Plumb of Harlan on Thursday, February 12th.  Plumb was arrested for OWI - 2nd offense.
​The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office also reports the arrest of 20 year old Tegan Ryan Steinkueler of Denison.  Steinkueler was arrested for OWI – 2nd offense, a serious misdemeanor on Sunday, February 8th.
Four arrests were made on Monday, February 9th.  31 year old Bahela Geist of Avoca was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a simple misdemeanor and Possession of Marijuana – 1st  offense – a serious misdemeanor.  Geist was released on her own recognizance.
36 year old Cody Alan Klein of Avoca was arrested on February 9th.  He was charged with Keeping a Premises or vehicle for Controlled Substance  - an aggravated misdemeanor and Possession of a Controlled Substance – marijuana – 1st offense.  He was released on his own recognizance. 
28 year old Mitchell James Pigeon of Elk Horn was arrested on Monday for Driving while Barred – an aggravated misdemeanor.  His preliminary hearing is set for 10 am on February 20th.
And 31 year old Raymond Keith Powley of Omaha was arrested for Failure to appear for Mittimus.
On Tuesday, February 10th, Andres Sierra Espitia was arrested for Driver’s License Denied or Revoked – OWI related – a serious misdemeanor.
​Rollover accident in Cass County -
(2-13-26) - Two people were injured during a rollover accident northeast of Atlantic, Thursday evening. The accident was reported at around 5:55-p.m.  It occurred near 640th Street and Fayette Road. Both occupants of the vehicle were outside of the vehicle. One reportedly was suffering from head pain.
Cass EMS transported both individuals to Cass Health. Additional information is currently not available.
​Cass County Sheriff's Report -
(2-13-26) - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports two people were arrested late last week on drug charges.
Authorities report 41-year-old Robert Dean Young, Jr., of Lewis, and 33-year-old Morgan Leigh Humbert, of Griswold, were taken into custody on February 6th. Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Young for Possession of Marijuana/3rd offense. He was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and later released on bond; Humbert was arrested for Possession of Marijuana/1st offense, Possession of Controlled Substance/1st Offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and on three counts of Child Endangerment. She was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and also later released on bond.
On February 11th, 2026, Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 22-year-old Adia Mae Hebron, of Cumberland, on an active warrant for Violation of Probation. Hebron was transported to the Cass County Jail where she was booked and held.

Trial for Avoca Man Continued to March 10 -
(2-12-26) – March 10th is the new date for a jury trial for 29 year old Shaun Patrick McCarthy of Avoca.  McCarthy has been charged with a shooting incident in October.  McCarthy was charged with domestic abuse assault, attempted murder reckless use of a firearm, going armed with intent, three counts of child endangerment – substantial risk and willful injury resulting in bodily injury.  He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.  On October 9th, 2025, at about 8:12 p.m., the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office took a call of a person injured in a shooting in  Avoca. The victim suffered minor injuries in the shooting. Deputies arrived on scene and determined the shooting occurred at a rural residence just west of Avoca, that the suspect was believed to still be in the home with minor children, and more gunfire was reported from the rural residence.  The Pottawattamie County Emergency Response Team and Negotiators responded to the scene west of Avoca. While deploying to the residence more gunfire was heard coming from near the home, and a male suspect, identified as Shaun McCarthy, was located outside. After a brief standoff, Shaun was taken into custody, and the minor children were found to be safe and unharmed inside the home.


Carroll Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearm Charges -
(2-13-26) – (Carroll Broadcasting) – 32 year old Shawn Zak of Carroll has pled guilty to federal drug and firearm charges stemming from a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in West Central Iowa.  According to records from the US District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, Zak entered his plea on Wednesday at the courthouse in Sioux City to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm.  Prosecutors said Zak admitted that he and others conspired to distribute more than 1500 grams of methamphetamine in the Carroll area between June and September of 2025.  Authorities approached Zak on September 11th, 2025 on an active arrest warrant.  He provided a false name and briefly struggled with officers before being taken into custody.  Investigators seized 53.19 grams of pure methamphetamine, marijuana, 22 caliber ammunition and items associated with drug distribution from his vehicle.  A 22 caliber handgun was later recovered from the vehicle.  Zak, who has prior felony convictions for burglary in Iowa and criminal trespass in Pennsylvania, was prohibited from possessing a firearm.  Zak faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.  He remains in custody of the US Marshals Service, pending sentencing.

​More information released on a fatal college bus crash -
(2-13-26) - The Iowa State Patrol has released more information on the crash Wednesday in northwest Iowa, of a bus carrying 33 people to Arkansas for a series of college baseball games. Authorities say 19-year-old South Dakota baseball player Carter Johnson died, after a bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team crashed near Twin Lake, in Calhoun County.
The Patrol says the bus was traveling southbound on Highway 4 near Marengo Avenue. The unidentified 74-year-old driver failed to negotiate the curve as the bus started to enter the gore area between the two roads. When he over-corrected, the bus left the road and rolled onto its side into a ditch. The Iowa State Patrol said the S-curve where the crash happened is known to be dangerous. Four people have died in crashes there in the last 10 years.
32 people on the bus were injured in the crash. Two people were ejected and were trapped under the bus as it came to rest.  Student-athletes in a school van traveling behind the bus gave CPR to Johnson after the crash, but he died at the scene. Everyone taken by ambulance to the hospital with injuries has been released, according to the Iowa State Patrol. The condition of athletes who were life-flighted to Des Moines was not immediately available.
Multiple surrounding area law enforcement and fire departments assisted at the scene. Iowa Lakes Community College canceled classes Thursday and Friday but campuses remain open with counselors available to talk to students.

​Best Burger Contest underway --
The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) are proud to announce the return of the Iowa’s Best Burger Contest, inviting Iowans to once again celebrate the state’s favorite beef dish while supporting local restaurants across Iowa. Now in its 17th year, the Iowa’s Best Burger Contest has become a highly anticipated tradition that connects consumers, cattle producers, and the foodservice community through a shared love of high-quality beef. Each year, thousands of nominations pour in from across the state as Iowans cast their votes for burgers that stand out for flavor, creativity, and quality. The contest brings people together, encourages diners to explore local restaurants, and celebrates the role beef plays at the center of the plate.” Restaurants recognized in the contest often see increased attention from new and returning customers, with many noting a noticeable uptick in burger sales during and after the competition. From small-town cafés to neighborhood favorites in larger communities, the contest shines a spotlight on the diversity of Iowa’s restaurant scene. The Iowa’s Best Burger Contest is open to restaurants across the state that serve burgers featuring a 100% real beef patty on a bun or bread product. Nominations Close: March 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. Top Ten Announcement: March 13, 2026, during WHO Radio’s The Big Show Winner Announced: May 1, 2026, kicking off May Beef Month in Iowa
Consumers can nominate their favorite burger at www.iabeef.org. Restaurants with the highest number of nominations advance to the Top Ten, where finalists are evaluated through a secret taste test conducted by contest judges.


Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home from Vietnam eligible to be honored at The Wall That Heals exhibit in Manning -
(2-5-26) - 
The Wall That Heals will be on display in Manning in 2026 and as part of theexhibit, local Vietnam Veterans who died after returning home are eligible to be honored as part of the In Memory Honor Roll display. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service.  The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service.  The In Memory program enables the families and friends of thosewho came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. All veterans from Iowa honored through In Memory will have their photos and names ondisplay as part of the mobile Education Center exhibit when The Wall That Heals is in Manning. If your loved one served in Vietnam, returned home and later died – we want to be able to proudly display their name and photo in our community. We’re asking for the public’s help to identify eligible veterans and get their applications into VVMF so their veteran can be on display in Manning.There is no cost to have a veteran honored and the application process is simple. To honor a loved one, you only need to complete a short application and submit the veteran’s DD214 showing their proof of service in Vietnam, a copy of their death certificate and two photographs. 


DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at March 5 public meeting -
(2-5-26) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. Locally, the Iowa DNR will be at Bass Pro Shops, 2901 Bass Pro Drive, in Council Bluffs, on March 5. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Comments collected from these public meetings will be considered along with other related comments received by the Iowa DNR prior to proposing changes to hunting rules and regulations. Proposed rules will be presented to the Natural Resource Commission during a regular public meeting for consideration and additional public comment. Comments received during previous listening sessions have resulted in regulation changes, including modifying and removing areas closed to Canada goose hunting, establishing later goose season dates and increased bag limit, expanding the raccoon hunting and trapping season on private land, modifying Iowa’s antlerless deer quotas in north central and western Iowa, and extending the regular trapping season through the end of February.
Hunter Safety Education Online Field Day coming up - 
A Hunter Safety Education Online Field Day is set for Saturday, March 21st from 8 am to Noon at Nishna Bend Recreation Area south of Harlan.  This is for anyone born after January 1st, 1972 who must complete a hunter safety education course in order to obtain an Iowa hunting license.  You must be at least 12 years old to take the class.  Register for the field day online at license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/ViewEvent; complete the online class before coming to the field day.  Go to iowadnr.gov/huntered to sign up and get started.  You must bring your online completion voucher to be admitted to this field day!!!!  If you have questions, call 744-3403.

​Shelby County Chamber seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year -
(2-2-26) – The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry is now accepting nominations for the 2025  Citizen of the Year.  Nominees must be residents of Shelby  County for at least one year, and have achieved excellence in service and volunteerism to the Shelby County Community.  To submit a nominee, please write a letter describing why your nominee should be selected.  You can mail the letter to the chamber office at 1901 Hawkeye Ave.Ste. 101 Harlan, IA  51537 or email it to [email protected].  Submissions are due Friday, February 27th.
​The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be hosting its 2026 Annual Banquet on Friday, March 27 at Veteran’s Memorial Building. To make this event fun and exciting we need your help.  Please consider supporting our event by donating gift certificates, merchandise, admission passes, or services for our basket give-a-way – “Winner Takes It All!” In exchange, you will receive some excellent community exposure and advertising.  We will gladly pick up your donation, or it can be dropped off at our office during regular business hours. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber office at 712-755-2114.  Thank you in advance for considering our request and for supporting your Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
For farm news and market information, visit www.brownfieldnetwork.com.
Upcoming events - 

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.
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. 
​ST. MARY’S PARISH IN PANAMA WILL BE HOLDING A BINGO FUNDRAISER EVERY SUNDAY NOW THROUGH MARCH 22ND.  ALL THE FUN BEGINS AT 11:30 AM IN THE ST. MARY’S PARISH CENTER IN PANAMA.  STOP BY AT 11 AM AND PURCHASE COFFEE AND A SMALL BRUNCH BEFORE BINGO BEGINS.  FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR NEEDED CHURCH REPAIRS.  BINGO AT ST. MARY’S PARISH CENTER IN PANAMA, EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH MARCH 22ND, STARTING AT 11:30 IN THE PARISH HALL.
Senator Chuck Grassley will be in Missouri Valley for a Q &  A with students at Missouri Valley High School.  He will be there from 8:15 to 9 am.  He will also be in Audubon for a Q & A with the Audubon County Farm  Bureau from 12:15 to 1:15 at Blue Grass Inn and Suites in Audubon.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Wednesday, February 25th - 7:30 to 11:30 am - Harlan Community High School
                                                     Noon to 6 pm - St, Mary's Parish Center in Panama
Thursday, February 26th - 8 am to 2 pm - Missouri Valley High School
Friday, February 27th - 8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School in Avoca
Life Serve Blood Donations - 
Westside Community, 2/19/2026 from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM at 200 Main Street
​THE HARLAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH DINNER WILL BE SERVED EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT OF LENT FROM 5:30 TO 7 PM AT THE ROSEMAN PARISH CENTER.  THE MENU THIS YEAR INCLUDES FRIED OR BAKED FISH OR FISH TACOS, FRENCH FRIES AND BAKED POTATOES, COLE SLAW, MACARONI AND CHEESE, A DINNER ROLL, AND DESSERT.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 10 - $5, CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER ARE FREE.  DINE IN OR DRIVE THROUGH
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FISH FRY WILL BE HELD  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH  AND FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH  FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 AT ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL IN EARLING.  COME AND ENJOY AMAZING FISH, MAC N CHEESE, SIDES AND DESSERT.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $10 AND CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER EAT FREE
​EAT IN OR GET IT TO GO AT THE FRIDAY FISH FRYS AT ST. PATRICK’S HALL IN NEOLA.  EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT, ST. PATRICK’S HALL IN NEOLA WILL BE SERVING FRIED OR BAKED ALASKAN POLLOCK, BAKED POTATO, MAC AND CHEESE, ORSI’S BREAD, COLE SLAW, RELISHES AND DESSERT!  YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE A GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH FOR THE FISH.  SERVING WILL BE HELD FROM 5 TO 7 PM.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $5 AND CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER EAT FREE.  THE FRIDAY FISH FRYS, EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT, FROM 5 TO 7 PM AT ST. PATRICK’S HALL IN NEOLA.

The Mineola German Heritage Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 21st from 4:30 to 7 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church in Mineola.  The cost is $20 for adults and children 5 to 12m $10.  Under 5 years are free.  They'll be featuring homemade "mettworst" sausage, sauerkraut, fried potatoes, green beans, rye bread, jello salad, pies and German chocolate cake, coffee and tea.  Raw sausage links will also be available for sale with a limit of five per person.  ​
The Irwin Public Library is looking to start a Teen Advisory Board.  A Teen Advisory Board  is a group of teenagers who want to make a difference in their local library.  They will meet once a month starting in March.  The date and time will be determined once applications are in.  Applications can be hand written or use the Google Form.  Application deadline is February 21st.  Teens do not have to have an Irwin address to apply.  Call the library for additional information at 782-3335.
​The February Legislative Coffee will be held at the Shelby County Farm Bureau  at 908 6th Street in Harlan.  Hours are from 10 to 11 am on Saturday, February 21st.  
PERSIA FIRE AND RESCUE INVITE YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL BREAKFAST BUFFET, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND FROM 7:30 TO 11 AM AT THE PERSIA FIRE HALL.  THEY’LL BE FEATURING A DELICIOUS WIDE SELECTION OF BREAKFAST ITEMS.  CARRY OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE.  THE COST IS $10 FOR ADULTS, CHILCREN 3 T 12 - $5 AND TWO AND UNDER ARE FREE.  PROCEEDS FROM THE BREAKFAST GO TOWARDS EQUIPMENT.  THE PERSIA FIRE AND RESCUE ANNUAL BREAKFAST BUFFET, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 7:30 TO 11 AM AT THE PERSIA FIRE HALL. ​
JOIN THE PORTSMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR ANNUAL  BREAKFAST  SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST  FROM 7:30  TO 11 am  AT ST MARY’S PARISH HALL IN PORTSMOUTH.   FOR A FREE WILL OFFERING, ENJOY SCRAMBLED EGGS, PANCAKES, BISCUITS AND GRAVY,BACON  AND SAUSAGE LINKS.  DINE IN OR CARRY OUT IS AVAILABLE.  ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT THE PORTSMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT.   SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 1ST ,  FROM 7:30 TO 11  AM,  ENJOY  THE PORTSMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT’S  BREAKFAST AT ST MARY’S PARISH HALL IN PORTSMOUTH.

The Harlan Community Library is hosting a Trivia Night Fundraiser for their Books and Beyond Renovation Project at the Harlan  Golf and Country Club.   Social Hour and registration starts at 5 pm on Friday, March 6th.  Game play starts at 6 pm.  Six themed round will challenge diverse skill sets.  Advanced registration is $20 per team.  
​DON’T MISS SHELBY’S 26TH ANNUAL SOUP COOKOFF, SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH FROM 5 TO 7 PM AT THE SHELBY FIRE STATION.  COME AND ENJOY UNLIMITED SAMPLES OF 12 SOUPS.  THE COST IS $12 FOR ADULTS, AGES 12 AND UNDER-$6 ..  PRIZES FOR THE SOUPS WILL BE AWARDED IN 6 CATEGORIES, INCLUDING PEOPLE’S CHOICETHERE WILL BE A PIE AUCTION AND A SILENT AUCTION,  TOO!.  SHELBY’S 26TH ANNUAL SOUP COOKOFF AND PIE AUCTION, SATURDAY ,MARCH 7TH  FROM 5 TO 7 PM AT THE SHELBY FIRE STATION. FOR  MORE INFORMATION, CALL KAREN AT 402/699-0335.

​The Harlan Community Family Night is scheduled for March 10th 5-6:30 at the Elementary school. A hot dog supper will be provided along with family learning and fun activities. The theme for the evening is Learning is a Treasure. Families will receive a treasure map to take them on several learning adventures as a family. 

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FISH FRY, WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH  FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 AT ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL IN EARLING.  COME AND ENJOY AMAZING FISH, MAC N CHEESE, SIDES AND DESSERT.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $10 AND CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER EAT FREE
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2026 Annual Awards Banquet at Veteran's Memorial Building, Friday, March 27th. This year's theme is Welcome to the Wild West.  The banquet is open to all Shelby county residents and businesses.  Doors pen at 5 pm, networking and cash bar start at 5:30.  At 6 pm, there will be a meal and after the meal there will be a live auction provided by Osborn Auction, LLC, followed by game and the awards ceremony.  Cost is $40 per person.  Reservations can be made for groups of eight or more.  RSVPs are required.  Call 755-2114 or email Carol by Monday, March 16th. 

​THE KIRKMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT INVITES YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST,  PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH, FROM 8 TO 1 AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING IN KIRKMAN.  ENJOY A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST OF ALL THE USUAL FAVORITES ALL FOR A FREE WILL DONATION.  THE PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE WELL-BEING OF THE MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY.   IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER, TALK WITH THEM ABOUT ALL THE DETAILS.  PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH,   GET TO THE KIRKMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL PALM SUNDAY FUND-RAISER BREAKFAST.

​ST. PETER’S PARISH IN DEFIANCE INVITES EVERYONE TO THEIR 3rd  ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH  FROM 8:30 AM TO NOON AT ST. PETER’S HALL IN DEFIANCE.  THE PANCAKE MAN WILL BE THERE SERVING UP HIS DELICIOUS PANCAKES, FOR A FREE WILL DONATION.   PLUS THERE WILL BE A BLOODY MARY AND MIMOSA BAR, TOO.  SPECIALTY DRINKS ARE $10.  DON’T MISS OUT ON THE GREAT BREAKFAST AND FELLOWSHIP, SUNDAY MARCH 29TH, FROM 8:30 TO 12 NOON – ST. PETER’S 3RD  ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH A BLOODY MARY AND MIMOSA BAR AT ST. PETER’S HALL IN DEFIANCE.

The Shelby County Trails Steak Sandwich Supper and Live Auction will be held Sunday, March 29th at St. Mary's Hall in Panama.  Doors open at 3 pm with steak sandwiches and sides served between 4:30 and 6 pm. There will also be a live auction at 6 pm. The cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Cash Bar open at 3 pm through the end of the auction.  Tickets are available at the Shelby County Chamber, SCSB in Panama and any of the Shelby County Trails Board Members.
Relay for Life of Shelby County is scheduled for Friday, June 5th from 5 to 10 pm on the downtown Harlan Square.
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