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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Sunday, July 13th -
The Shelby County Trails Show and Shine will be held 11 am to 3 pm in Panama. Registration starts at 10 am. There's no fee - free admission. Food and beverages will be available and there will be a 50-50 raffle.
The Shelby County Trails Show and Shine will be held 11 am to 3 pm in Panama. Registration starts at 10 am. There's no fee - free admission. Food and beverages will be available and there will be a 50-50 raffle.
Two convicted felons charged with firearm possession -
(7-12-25) - (Carrol Broadcasting) - Two Carroll residents are being charged with possession of a firearm as convicted felons. According to Carroll County District court records, 32-year-old Fermerra Da’Shai Young contacted the Carroll Police Department on June 2 to turn in a handgun after allegedly having it in her possession and instructed to hand it over by a probation officer. The firearm was registered to 35-year-old Lucio Pulido, who is also a convicted felony for a third Operating While Intoxicated offense back in 2024. Young and Pulido are each facing one count dominion in control of a firearm as a felon, a class D felony. Both have been ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 24 at the Carroll County Courthouse. If convicted, the maximum sentence for the charge is five years in prison and $7,500 in fines.
(7-12-25) - (Carrol Broadcasting) - Two Carroll residents are being charged with possession of a firearm as convicted felons. According to Carroll County District court records, 32-year-old Fermerra Da’Shai Young contacted the Carroll Police Department on June 2 to turn in a handgun after allegedly having it in her possession and instructed to hand it over by a probation officer. The firearm was registered to 35-year-old Lucio Pulido, who is also a convicted felony for a third Operating While Intoxicated offense back in 2024. Young and Pulido are each facing one count dominion in control of a firearm as a felon, a class D felony. Both have been ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 24 at the Carroll County Courthouse. If convicted, the maximum sentence for the charge is five years in prison and $7,500 in fines.
2 dead, 1 injured in a Carroll County crash, Friday morning -
(7-12-25) - A vehicle that failed to stop at a controlled intersection late Friday morning, in Carroll County, was struck by two other vehicles, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to another person. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at around 11:20-a.m. at the intersection of Highway 71 and 120th Street, east of Breda.
Authorities said a 2023 Toyota RAV4 driven by 79-year-old Jacks Parks Brown, of Breda, was eastbound on 120th Street. A 2022 Chevy Equinox driven by 79-year-old Jeanette Mary Bolster, of Lake City, was southbound on Highway 71, and a 2025 Freightliner semi driven by 47-year-old Tyler Jon Ward, of Ankeny, was northbound on Highway 71.
When the Toyota failed to stop at the posted intersection stop sign, it was struck by the Chevy in the intersection, and then hit by the semi. The RAV4 entered the east ditch after being struck by the semi. The Patrol says Jack Parks Brown was pronounced deceased at the local hospital. A passenger in the Chevy, 82-year-old Frances Norbert Bolster, also died in the crash. Jeanette Bolster was injured and transported by ambulance to St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. The driver of the semi and a passenger in his vehicle were not injured. All of the crash victims were wearing seat belts. The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by Carroll Police and Carroll EMS.
(7-12-25) - A vehicle that failed to stop at a controlled intersection late Friday morning, in Carroll County, was struck by two other vehicles, resulting in the death of two people and injuries to another person. The Iowa State Patrol reports the accident happened at around 11:20-a.m. at the intersection of Highway 71 and 120th Street, east of Breda.
Authorities said a 2023 Toyota RAV4 driven by 79-year-old Jacks Parks Brown, of Breda, was eastbound on 120th Street. A 2022 Chevy Equinox driven by 79-year-old Jeanette Mary Bolster, of Lake City, was southbound on Highway 71, and a 2025 Freightliner semi driven by 47-year-old Tyler Jon Ward, of Ankeny, was northbound on Highway 71.
When the Toyota failed to stop at the posted intersection stop sign, it was struck by the Chevy in the intersection, and then hit by the semi. The RAV4 entered the east ditch after being struck by the semi. The Patrol says Jack Parks Brown was pronounced deceased at the local hospital. A passenger in the Chevy, 82-year-old Frances Norbert Bolster, also died in the crash. Jeanette Bolster was injured and transported by ambulance to St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. The driver of the semi and a passenger in his vehicle were not injured. All of the crash victims were wearing seat belts. The State Patrol was assisted at the scene by Carroll Police and Carroll EMS.
A number of activities this week for the 2025 Shelby County Fair -
SUNDAY, JULY 13
7:30 a.m..........................Market Beef Exhibitors' Meeting
8:00/8:30 a.m..................Pen of Three Judging by Pens (start time will depend on the number of pens entered; judging time will be posted on the barn prior to Sunday)
9:00 a.m..........................Judge 4-H/FFF Market Beef
9:00 a.m..........................Church Service - Tent
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m........Antique Tractor & Machinery Show
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m......Little Hands on the Farm & Livestock Babies Barn Exhibits Open
11:45 a.m........................4-H Style Show Exhibitor Meeting
12:00 p.m........................Style Show Begins in the tent
12:00 p.m.
(or 30 mins. following market beef
show if ending after 12:00 p.m.).....Release 4H/FFA Livestock
12:45 p.m........................Share the Fun, Public Speaking, and Extemporaneous Exhibitor Meeting –
Tent
1:00 p.m..........................Share the Fun, Public Speaking, and Extemporaneous Contests
3:00 p.m..........................Pedal Tractor Pull
4:00 - 5:00 p.m................Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits (must be removed by 5:00 pm.)
Release Open Class Exhibits (must be removed by 5:00 pm.)
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 14
5:30 p.m....................4-H/FFA Livestock Auction
SUNDAY, JULY 13
7:30 a.m..........................Market Beef Exhibitors' Meeting
8:00/8:30 a.m..................Pen of Three Judging by Pens (start time will depend on the number of pens entered; judging time will be posted on the barn prior to Sunday)
9:00 a.m..........................Judge 4-H/FFF Market Beef
9:00 a.m..........................Church Service - Tent
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m........Antique Tractor & Machinery Show
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m......Little Hands on the Farm & Livestock Babies Barn Exhibits Open
11:45 a.m........................4-H Style Show Exhibitor Meeting
12:00 p.m........................Style Show Begins in the tent
12:00 p.m.
(or 30 mins. following market beef
show if ending after 12:00 p.m.).....Release 4H/FFA Livestock
12:45 p.m........................Share the Fun, Public Speaking, and Extemporaneous Exhibitor Meeting –
Tent
1:00 p.m..........................Share the Fun, Public Speaking, and Extemporaneous Contests
3:00 p.m..........................Pedal Tractor Pull
4:00 - 5:00 p.m................Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits (must be removed by 5:00 pm.)
Release Open Class Exhibits (must be removed by 5:00 pm.)
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 14
5:30 p.m....................4-H/FFA Livestock Auction
Regional Water System Update – July 11, 2025
WE ARE STILL IN ALERT LEVEL RED.
Adequate pressure remains in all towers. Reminder: Please do not fill private pools.
1.We are maintaining 750 gallons per minute from the plant, with 21 wells providing water from the wellfield. Thank you to everyone for continuing to monitor your water use. Be sure and contact us if you have low pressure or suspect a leak in your area.
2. The connection to Council Bluffs was successful. Regional Water staff with DGR Engineering support have the proper chlorine dose for the water that is currently being sent to Tower 5 in the southwest part of the distribution system. The water is sufficient to also supply some of the needs for Towers 1 and 2 on the west side of the system. They will continue to monitor the chlorine residuals closely moving through the distribution system.
3.The Alert Level Red conservation notice is still in place to ensure the system is able to adequately provide drinking water to all users of the system. We are working on a permanent remedy / (permanent booster pump install), which will serve as a back-up system being in place. This will help ensure we aren't faced with water loss or a boil advisory through the summer. Please note, the permanent booster pump installation is separate from the recently installed temporary booster pump station brought online last week.
4.Reminder: The community can access the system dashboard on the RWRWA website and various websites of the county and municipal government entities within the Regional Water service areas. Go to https://rwrwa.org/operations-status-dashboard-2
5.Note: This is for ALL customers and communities fed from our Avoca Treatment Plant to include the towns of Avoca, Brayton, Exira, Kirkman, Westphalia, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth, Persia, & Tennant. If you have any questions, please call our office at 712-343-2413.
WE ARE STILL IN ALERT LEVEL RED.
Adequate pressure remains in all towers. Reminder: Please do not fill private pools.
1.We are maintaining 750 gallons per minute from the plant, with 21 wells providing water from the wellfield. Thank you to everyone for continuing to monitor your water use. Be sure and contact us if you have low pressure or suspect a leak in your area.
2. The connection to Council Bluffs was successful. Regional Water staff with DGR Engineering support have the proper chlorine dose for the water that is currently being sent to Tower 5 in the southwest part of the distribution system. The water is sufficient to also supply some of the needs for Towers 1 and 2 on the west side of the system. They will continue to monitor the chlorine residuals closely moving through the distribution system.
3.The Alert Level Red conservation notice is still in place to ensure the system is able to adequately provide drinking water to all users of the system. We are working on a permanent remedy / (permanent booster pump install), which will serve as a back-up system being in place. This will help ensure we aren't faced with water loss or a boil advisory through the summer. Please note, the permanent booster pump installation is separate from the recently installed temporary booster pump station brought online last week.
4.Reminder: The community can access the system dashboard on the RWRWA website and various websites of the county and municipal government entities within the Regional Water service areas. Go to https://rwrwa.org/operations-status-dashboard-2
5.Note: This is for ALL customers and communities fed from our Avoca Treatment Plant to include the towns of Avoca, Brayton, Exira, Kirkman, Westphalia, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth, Persia, & Tennant. If you have any questions, please call our office at 712-343-2413.
Earling man charged in accident that killed2 and injured 4 Friday morning -
(7-11-25) - (KETV) - Two people were killed, and four others injured in a fiery car crash on an Omaha interstate Friday morning. It happened on I-480 near 10th Street around 2:10 a.m. Investigators said one vehicle, a Ford pickup, was traveling the wrong direction on I-480 when it struck another vehicle, a Buick sedan, nearly head-on. Omaha Police said the impact caused the Buick to catch fire. Investigators said two occupants inside the Buick were pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional occupants, both teenage girls, were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center with serious injuries. One person was said to be pinned in the crash. Omaha Police said the two occcupants of the Ford were also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford, identified as 22 year old Christian Stephens of Earling, Iowa was arrested for two counts of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide and willful reckless driving. Alcohol is being investigated as a factor in the crash, which is still under investigation.
(7-11-25) - (KETV) - Two people were killed, and four others injured in a fiery car crash on an Omaha interstate Friday morning. It happened on I-480 near 10th Street around 2:10 a.m. Investigators said one vehicle, a Ford pickup, was traveling the wrong direction on I-480 when it struck another vehicle, a Buick sedan, nearly head-on. Omaha Police said the impact caused the Buick to catch fire. Investigators said two occupants inside the Buick were pronounced dead at the scene. Two additional occupants, both teenage girls, were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center with serious injuries. One person was said to be pinned in the crash. Omaha Police said the two occcupants of the Ford were also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford, identified as 22 year old Christian Stephens of Earling, Iowa was arrested for two counts of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide and willful reckless driving. Alcohol is being investigated as a factor in the crash, which is still under investigation.
Pottawattamie County Fair to be held July 16th through the 21st -
(7-7-25) – The original Pottawattamie County Fair will be held in Avoca July 16th through the 21st. Taking a look at the schedule for the first 3 days -
On Wednesday, July 16th -
8 am – Static Judging
11 am – Tall Corn Contest
2:30 pm – Working Exhibits
5:30 to 6:30 pm – Poultry and Rabbit Check in
6 to 7:30 pm – Sheep and Goa Weigh in
8 to 10 pm – Swine Weigh in
Thursday, July 17th -
7 to 8 am – Beef Weigh-In
9 am – Poultry Show
9 am – 4 pm – Open Class Registration
9:30 am – Livestock Judging Contests Registration in the Show ring
10:00 am – Livestock Judging Contest
4 pm – Kool-aid and Canvas (limit 25 kids)
5 to 10 pm – Food Trucks and Family Night
Prince and Princess Contest, Bounce Houses, Face Painting and Putt-Putt golf
6 pm – Pre-Fair Event Awards and Share the Fun
Crowning of the 2025 Pottawattamie County Fair Queen and Jr. Queen
7 pm – Pedal Tractor Pull Registration
7:30 – Pedal Tractor Pull
7-10 pm – Aiden Flathers Concert - Free
Friday, July 18th -
7:30 to 8 am – Clover Kids Sheep and Goat Check in – Show Ring
8 am – Goat Show followed by Sheep Show followed by Adult Showmanship Contest
1 pm – Rabbit and Small Pet Shows
2 pm – Dog Show
4 pm – Wine and Canvas (limit 20 adults)
7 to 11 pm – Live Music from Taxi Driver
(7-7-25) – The original Pottawattamie County Fair will be held in Avoca July 16th through the 21st. Taking a look at the schedule for the first 3 days -
On Wednesday, July 16th -
8 am – Static Judging
11 am – Tall Corn Contest
2:30 pm – Working Exhibits
5:30 to 6:30 pm – Poultry and Rabbit Check in
6 to 7:30 pm – Sheep and Goa Weigh in
8 to 10 pm – Swine Weigh in
Thursday, July 17th -
7 to 8 am – Beef Weigh-In
9 am – Poultry Show
9 am – 4 pm – Open Class Registration
9:30 am – Livestock Judging Contests Registration in the Show ring
10:00 am – Livestock Judging Contest
4 pm – Kool-aid and Canvas (limit 25 kids)
5 to 10 pm – Food Trucks and Family Night
Prince and Princess Contest, Bounce Houses, Face Painting and Putt-Putt golf
6 pm – Pre-Fair Event Awards and Share the Fun
Crowning of the 2025 Pottawattamie County Fair Queen and Jr. Queen
7 pm – Pedal Tractor Pull Registration
7:30 – Pedal Tractor Pull
7-10 pm – Aiden Flathers Concert - Free
Friday, July 18th -
7:30 to 8 am – Clover Kids Sheep and Goat Check in – Show Ring
8 am – Goat Show followed by Sheep Show followed by Adult Showmanship Contest
1 pm – Rabbit and Small Pet Shows
2 pm – Dog Show
4 pm – Wine and Canvas (limit 20 adults)
7 to 11 pm – Live Music from Taxi Driver
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.
LifeServe Blood Center invites you to save lives this summer by donating blood. There blood centers will be at:
Denison Community Blood Drive July 14th 12:15 to 5:45 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital Meeting Rooms B & C.
Manilla Community Blood Drive - August 4th - 1-5:20 pm at 550 Main Street in Manilla
Denison Community Blood Drive - August 11th - 12:15 to 5:25 pm at 100 Medical Parkway in Denison.
Westside Community Blood Drive - August 21st - 2 to 5:10 pm at 200 Main Street in Westside.
Denison Community Blood Drive July 14th 12:15 to 5:45 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital Meeting Rooms B & C.
Manilla Community Blood Drive - August 4th - 1-5:20 pm at 550 Main Street in Manilla
Denison Community Blood Drive - August 11th - 12:15 to 5:25 pm at 100 Medical Parkway in Denison.
Westside Community Blood Drive - August 21st - 2 to 5:10 pm at 200 Main Street in Westside.
The Shelby County Veterans Service office will be closed July 15th through the 22nd for National training.
Grandma B’s Dream Playground Takes Major Step Forward – Final Push for Donations Underway -
(6-13-25) - Grandma B’s Dream Playground is becoming a reality—but they need your help to bring it fully to life. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local individuals, families, and businesses, the fundraising campaign has surpassed $700,000, enabling the submission of several large grant applications. The total project includes an all-inclusive 10,000-square-foot playground, new restrooms, and an expanded parking lot—is estimated at $1.6 million. They are moving forward in phases, starting with the playground itself. Their goal is to begin construction this fall. The estimated cost to complete just the playground portion is $1.1 million, and while substantial grants are pending, the campaign still needs to raise an additional $200,000 to meet that goal in full. If the target isn’t reached by July, the team will face a tough decision: either delay the project or reduce the design and eliminate some of the features that make this playground so special. Timing and budget constraints are real. The next few weeks are crucial.
Upcoming Fundraisers – Join the Fun & Make a Difference
To help close the gap, three exciting events are scheduled:
• July 17 – Donut Eating Contest at Roar into Harlan
Sponsored by Christian Rise Donuts. Two age divisions: 12 & under and 13+.
Sign up at Harlan City Hall.
• July 19 – The Humdingers Live in Concert
Veterans Memorial Auditorium, doors open at 5:00 PM.
Freewill donation entry, line dancing and two-step instruction (5:45 PM), Local Artist’s creations for silent auction, dinner and beverages available.
The committee extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated so far. “We understand there are many worthwhile causes out there. We’re honored and grateful that so many have chosen to support Grandma B’s Dream Playground.”
To donate, contact Harlan City Hall at 712-755-5137 or visit www.cityofharlan.com.
Together, we can make this dream a reality—for all children in our community.
(6-13-25) - Grandma B’s Dream Playground is becoming a reality—but they need your help to bring it fully to life. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local individuals, families, and businesses, the fundraising campaign has surpassed $700,000, enabling the submission of several large grant applications. The total project includes an all-inclusive 10,000-square-foot playground, new restrooms, and an expanded parking lot—is estimated at $1.6 million. They are moving forward in phases, starting with the playground itself. Their goal is to begin construction this fall. The estimated cost to complete just the playground portion is $1.1 million, and while substantial grants are pending, the campaign still needs to raise an additional $200,000 to meet that goal in full. If the target isn’t reached by July, the team will face a tough decision: either delay the project or reduce the design and eliminate some of the features that make this playground so special. Timing and budget constraints are real. The next few weeks are crucial.
Upcoming Fundraisers – Join the Fun & Make a Difference
To help close the gap, three exciting events are scheduled:
• July 17 – Donut Eating Contest at Roar into Harlan
Sponsored by Christian Rise Donuts. Two age divisions: 12 & under and 13+.
Sign up at Harlan City Hall.
• July 19 – The Humdingers Live in Concert
Veterans Memorial Auditorium, doors open at 5:00 PM.
Freewill donation entry, line dancing and two-step instruction (5:45 PM), Local Artist’s creations for silent auction, dinner and beverages available.
The committee extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated so far. “We understand there are many worthwhile causes out there. We’re honored and grateful that so many have chosen to support Grandma B’s Dream Playground.”
To donate, contact Harlan City Hall at 712-755-5137 or visit www.cityofharlan.com.
Together, we can make this dream a reality—for all children in our community.
American Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Thursday, July 17th - 11 am to 5 pm - Central Church of Christ in Griswold
Friday, July 18th - 11 am to 5 pm - VFW Hall in Manning
Tuesday, July 22nd -11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Vet's Memorial Auditorium in Harlan
Wednesday, July 23rd - 11 am to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Noon to 5:30 pm - Lewis Community Center in Lewis
Monday, July 28th - Noon to 6 pm - Exira Event Center in Exir
Thursday, July 17th - 11 am to 5 pm - Central Church of Christ in Griswold
Friday, July 18th - 11 am to 5 pm - VFW Hall in Manning
Tuesday, July 22nd -11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Vet's Memorial Auditorium in Harlan
Wednesday, July 23rd - 11 am to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Noon to 5:30 pm - Lewis Community Center in Lewis
Monday, July 28th - Noon to 6 pm - Exira Event Center in Exir
Upcoming Ambassador Visits -
(7-8-25) - Ribbon Cutting Friday, July 18th at 10 am at Concerned Inc. in their new location 2513 SW Avenue
Ribbon Cutting - Friday, July 25th at 10 am at Hygge Inn and Suites at 4037 Main Street in Elk Horn
(7-8-25) - Ribbon Cutting Friday, July 18th at 10 am at Concerned Inc. in their new location 2513 SW Avenue
Ribbon Cutting - Friday, July 25th at 10 am at Hygge Inn and Suites at 4037 Main Street in Elk Horn
AN AUCTION, LOTS AND LOTS OF FOOD, BEER AND KIDS GAMES….IT’S ALL HAPPENING AT ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC IN EARLING SATURDAY, JULY 19TH! THERE WILL BE A BAGS TOURNAMENT WITH REGISTRATION AT 11 AM AND THE TOURNAMENT STARTING AT 12 NOON. FOOD AND BEER STAND OPEN AT NOON. THERE WILL BE MASS STARTING AT 5 PM AND KIDDIE GAMES AND RIDS AFTER MASS. AND OF COURSE, THERE’S THE BIG AUCTION STARTING AT 7 PM. DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 50/50 RAFFLE. THEY’RE JUST $10 AND THE WINNER WILL TAKE HOME HALF OF THE AMOUNT COLLECTED. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH. THE ST. JOSEPH PARISH PICNIC, SATURDAY, JULY 19TH!
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