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TODAY'S NEWS STORIES - Wednesday, September 18th, 2019
Today's Weather Outlook -
Skies were mostly cloudy over northwest Iowa early this morning with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Some produced moderate to locally heavy rains with radar estimates suggesting one to two inches fell over portions of Osceola County. Otherwise skies were clear to partly cloudy farther south and east with continued warm and humid conditions. Statewide temperatures early this morning were not too far from what normal highs are for this time of year with readings still in the middle 60s to lower 70s heading toward daybreak. Winds were generally south or southeast at 5 to 15 mph, but a bit higher to 15 to 25 mph near the storms northwest. Showers and thunderstorms from northwest Iowa into Minnesota will linger through the morning hours and possibly drift farther south and east before dissipating later today. Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely again tonight into Thursday morning however from eastern Nebraska, through Iowa, and into southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin. Although the severe weather potential is low, locally heavy rains may occur with isolated flash flooding possible. Some locations may received one to three inches of rainfall.
Skies were mostly cloudy over northwest Iowa early this morning with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Some produced moderate to locally heavy rains with radar estimates suggesting one to two inches fell over portions of Osceola County. Otherwise skies were clear to partly cloudy farther south and east with continued warm and humid conditions. Statewide temperatures early this morning were not too far from what normal highs are for this time of year with readings still in the middle 60s to lower 70s heading toward daybreak. Winds were generally south or southeast at 5 to 15 mph, but a bit higher to 15 to 25 mph near the storms northwest. Showers and thunderstorms from northwest Iowa into Minnesota will linger through the morning hours and possibly drift farther south and east before dissipating later today. Additional showers and thunderstorms are likely again tonight into Thursday morning however from eastern Nebraska, through Iowa, and into southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin. Although the severe weather potential is low, locally heavy rains may occur with isolated flash flooding possible. Some locations may received one to three inches of rainfall.
Activities at the Harlan Public Library -
Wednesday, September 18th - 10 am - Classic Movie: Groundhog Day - 10:30 am - Story Time: Music - 4 pm- Nancy Drew: Iowa's Heroine to the world
The Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give now by activating Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood drive,” or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Wednesday, September 18th - 11 to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia. For an appointment, call Judy at
627-4647. Walk-ins are also welcome.
"City Lights" is the theme for this year's Myrtue Medical Center Auxiliary's bazaar, Thursday, September 19th, from 11 to 1 at Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan. Come and shop for great items from the home shop to the Christmas Store....and even Masquerade jewerly. Admission is $11 and includes a delicious Staley's Chicken Dinner plus apple crisp or brownie.
SWIPCO will hold a Mini-Conference and meeting in Woodbine on Thursday, September 19th. Enjoy informative tours of Woodbine development projects and Sessions by SWIPCO staff. The conference begins at 9:30 with lunch and a program at noon. Please RSVP to Dee Holtz at 712-243-4196. The event and lunch are free, but you do need to RSVP to reserve your place.
Join the Petersen Family Wellness center in celebration of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Friday, September 20th from 7 to 11 am. This is a free 30-minute comprehensive fall risk assessment including strength, balance and gait evaluations with fall prevention suggestions. Space is limited. To register, please call 755-4342. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 19th.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. To sign-up today, contact the Harlan Community Library at 755-5934 or the Elk Horn Library at 764-2013.
1000 Books before Kindergarten is an Elk Horn Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books to their infant, toddler and/or preschooler before entering kindergarten. New books, same books or story time books, all books count. Any child, ages 0 to 5 can participate. Just stop in the Elk Horn Library to pick up your reading log to get started. For more information, call 764-2013.
Turning 65? Thinking of retiring and wondering what are your options for health insurance? Check out the upcoming Welcome to Medicare Seminar, Monday, October 7th, starting at 5:15 at the Harlan Senior Center. Topics to be covered include Changes to Medicare in 2020, Medicare Parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug), Medicare Supplement Insurance, Extra help with Part D and Medicare. The seminar is sponsored by SHIIP. To reserve your spot, call 755-2757 by Monday, September 30th.
You can sign up soon for the 2019-2020 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program from West Central Community Action. They will be helping to qualify low-income Iowa homeowners and renters to pay a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. When applying, please bring proof of income, Social Security Number, and a copy of your most recent heating and electrical bills. Applications are taken by appointment only, Monday through Friday 9 to 1 and 2 to 3. Elderly, 60 and over and/or disabled can register October 1st through April 30th, 2020. All other households can start registering on November 1st. Call West Central Community Action at 755-5602 to schedule an appointment.
Wednesday, September 18th - 10 am - Classic Movie: Groundhog Day - 10:30 am - Story Time: Music - 4 pm- Nancy Drew: Iowa's Heroine to the world
The Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give now by activating Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood drive,” or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Wednesday, September 18th - 11 to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia. For an appointment, call Judy at
627-4647. Walk-ins are also welcome.
"City Lights" is the theme for this year's Myrtue Medical Center Auxiliary's bazaar, Thursday, September 19th, from 11 to 1 at Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan. Come and shop for great items from the home shop to the Christmas Store....and even Masquerade jewerly. Admission is $11 and includes a delicious Staley's Chicken Dinner plus apple crisp or brownie.
SWIPCO will hold a Mini-Conference and meeting in Woodbine on Thursday, September 19th. Enjoy informative tours of Woodbine development projects and Sessions by SWIPCO staff. The conference begins at 9:30 with lunch and a program at noon. Please RSVP to Dee Holtz at 712-243-4196. The event and lunch are free, but you do need to RSVP to reserve your place.
Join the Petersen Family Wellness center in celebration of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Friday, September 20th from 7 to 11 am. This is a free 30-minute comprehensive fall risk assessment including strength, balance and gait evaluations with fall prevention suggestions. Space is limited. To register, please call 755-4342. Registration deadline is Thursday, September 19th.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning. To sign-up today, contact the Harlan Community Library at 755-5934 or the Elk Horn Library at 764-2013.
1000 Books before Kindergarten is an Elk Horn Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1,000 books to their infant, toddler and/or preschooler before entering kindergarten. New books, same books or story time books, all books count. Any child, ages 0 to 5 can participate. Just stop in the Elk Horn Library to pick up your reading log to get started. For more information, call 764-2013.
Turning 65? Thinking of retiring and wondering what are your options for health insurance? Check out the upcoming Welcome to Medicare Seminar, Monday, October 7th, starting at 5:15 at the Harlan Senior Center. Topics to be covered include Changes to Medicare in 2020, Medicare Parts A, B, C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug), Medicare Supplement Insurance, Extra help with Part D and Medicare. The seminar is sponsored by SHIIP. To reserve your spot, call 755-2757 by Monday, September 30th.
You can sign up soon for the 2019-2020 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program from West Central Community Action. They will be helping to qualify low-income Iowa homeowners and renters to pay a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance is based on household income, household size, type of fuel, and type of housing. When applying, please bring proof of income, Social Security Number, and a copy of your most recent heating and electrical bills. Applications are taken by appointment only, Monday through Friday 9 to 1 and 2 to 3. Elderly, 60 and over and/or disabled can register October 1st through April 30th, 2020. All other households can start registering on November 1st. Call West Central Community Action at 755-5602 to schedule an appointment.
1 injured in Lake Manawa boat crash –
A collision between a boat and a personal watercraft occurred around 7:30 Sunday evening on Lake Manawa. Both were leaving a 5 mph zone and gaining speed, going in the same direction, when the personal watercraft made an abrupt right turn and collided with the front end of the boat. The personal watercraft was driven by 20 year old Olum Sandel of Offutt Air Force Base, and the boat was operated by 23 year old Rodney Smith of Plattsmouth, NE. Smith was taken to the Pottawattamie County Jail and charged with Boating While Intoxicated, first offense. Sandel was taken by the Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue to UNMC in Omaha where he is being treated for injuries sustained during the crash. The crash is under investigation by the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau, and was assisted by the DNR Parks Bureau and the Iowa State Patrol during the initial investigation.
A collision between a boat and a personal watercraft occurred around 7:30 Sunday evening on Lake Manawa. Both were leaving a 5 mph zone and gaining speed, going in the same direction, when the personal watercraft made an abrupt right turn and collided with the front end of the boat. The personal watercraft was driven by 20 year old Olum Sandel of Offutt Air Force Base, and the boat was operated by 23 year old Rodney Smith of Plattsmouth, NE. Smith was taken to the Pottawattamie County Jail and charged with Boating While Intoxicated, first offense. Sandel was taken by the Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue to UNMC in Omaha where he is being treated for injuries sustained during the crash. The crash is under investigation by the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau, and was assisted by the DNR Parks Bureau and the Iowa State Patrol during the initial investigation.
Harlan Police Report – 9-17-19
The Harlan Police Department has released their weekly activity report. On Friday, September 13th, 18 year old Masen James Schmitz was arrested following a traffic stop. Schmitz was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Also on Friday, September 13th, 20 year old Juan Carlos Lara Juarez of Harlan was arrested following a traffic stop. Lara Juarez was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving while suspended.
There was also an accident reported on Friday September 13th. A 1999 Dodge pickup, driven by Samantha Springman of Harlan did not make a complete stop at the intersection of 10th and Pine, and struck a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by McKenna Allmon of Harlan, causing major damage to the Allmon vehicle.
On Saturday, September 14th, Tom Hansen of Harlan, driving a 2014 Ford Freestar and Larry Gittens, Jr. of Harlan, driving a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, were both north bound on 16th Street. Hansen began to back up in the street to look at something and backed into the front bumper of the Gittens vehicle.
The Harlan Police Department has released their weekly activity report. On Friday, September 13th, 18 year old Masen James Schmitz was arrested following a traffic stop. Schmitz was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Also on Friday, September 13th, 20 year old Juan Carlos Lara Juarez of Harlan was arrested following a traffic stop. Lara Juarez was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving while suspended.
There was also an accident reported on Friday September 13th. A 1999 Dodge pickup, driven by Samantha Springman of Harlan did not make a complete stop at the intersection of 10th and Pine, and struck a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by McKenna Allmon of Harlan, causing major damage to the Allmon vehicle.
On Saturday, September 14th, Tom Hansen of Harlan, driving a 2014 Ford Freestar and Larry Gittens, Jr. of Harlan, driving a 2005 Chevy Cobalt, were both north bound on 16th Street. Hansen began to back up in the street to look at something and backed into the front bumper of the Gittens vehicle.
Board of Supervisors met Tuesday morning -
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday morning. Todd Valline of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry informed the board of upcoming events and projects of interest to Shelby County including an interest shown in a new use for the old Bomgaars building. Also that the old Shopko Building is larger than most interested parties want. The owners of the building are being asked if splitting the facility would be an option. Many new housing possibilities are being explored by the Chamber including contacting employers and how some of the programs available may assist employees in securing housing in the county.
Brandon Burmeister, Shelby County Engineer, reported on current projects in his department as well as asking for Supervisor approval of the Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant acceptance. A motion was made by Parkhurst and seconded by Haake to approve acceptance of the approximately $8,000 needed to purchase new roadside spraying equipment. The grant for new roadside spray equipment will pay for 80% of the cost, leaving Secondary Roads with about $1,900 to pay towards the purchase. The bridge directly west of Irwin has been hampered by weather but is likely to be completed by winter. Burmeister also notified the Supervisors that a $300,000 grant has been secured for 2 bridges on old 59. One requirement that this grant had was that the design must by innovative. The design on the application completed by Burmeister met those requirements.
Mark Maxwell, Shelby County Auditor, has scheduled publications to advertise the farm ground rent auction owned by Shelby County and the Solid Waste agency, it will be on Tuesday, November 19th at 9 am during the regular meeting.
The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday morning. Todd Valline of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry informed the board of upcoming events and projects of interest to Shelby County including an interest shown in a new use for the old Bomgaars building. Also that the old Shopko Building is larger than most interested parties want. The owners of the building are being asked if splitting the facility would be an option. Many new housing possibilities are being explored by the Chamber including contacting employers and how some of the programs available may assist employees in securing housing in the county.
Brandon Burmeister, Shelby County Engineer, reported on current projects in his department as well as asking for Supervisor approval of the Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant acceptance. A motion was made by Parkhurst and seconded by Haake to approve acceptance of the approximately $8,000 needed to purchase new roadside spraying equipment. The grant for new roadside spray equipment will pay for 80% of the cost, leaving Secondary Roads with about $1,900 to pay towards the purchase. The bridge directly west of Irwin has been hampered by weather but is likely to be completed by winter. Burmeister also notified the Supervisors that a $300,000 grant has been secured for 2 bridges on old 59. One requirement that this grant had was that the design must by innovative. The design on the application completed by Burmeister met those requirements.
Mark Maxwell, Shelby County Auditor, has scheduled publications to advertise the farm ground rent auction owned by Shelby County and the Solid Waste agency, it will be on Tuesday, November 19th at 9 am during the regular meeting.
Sentencing held Tuesday in Southwest Iowa murder case -
A judge sentenced 34-year old Toby McCunn, of Red Oak, to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, Tuesday morning for a fatal shooting that took place in Shenandoah on April 22nd. Judge Jeffrey Larson also ordered McCunn to pay restitution in the amount of $150,000 to the family of the victim, 33-year old Joshua Jordan. McCunn was found guilty of 1st Degree Murder last month.
A judge sentenced 34-year old Toby McCunn, of Red Oak, to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, Tuesday morning for a fatal shooting that took place in Shenandoah on April 22nd. Judge Jeffrey Larson also ordered McCunn to pay restitution in the amount of $150,000 to the family of the victim, 33-year old Joshua Jordan. McCunn was found guilty of 1st Degree Murder last month.
Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Report – 9-17-19
Three male teenagers face charges in Pottawattamie County in connection with an incident in Carson Monday night. The teens who are 17, 15 and 13 years old were arrested after deputies were called for a report of criminal mischief. The teens were charged with 3rd Degree Arson, Burglary in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree.
38 year old Jason Anthony Vasquez of Council Bluffs was transported form the Harrison County Jail to the Pottawattamie County Jail to address a Pottawattamie County warrant for Escape from Custody.
And 19 year old Zachery Evan Martin was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse Monday on a State of Iowa warrant for Theft in the 4th Degree.
Three male teenagers face charges in Pottawattamie County in connection with an incident in Carson Monday night. The teens who are 17, 15 and 13 years old were arrested after deputies were called for a report of criminal mischief. The teens were charged with 3rd Degree Arson, Burglary in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree.
38 year old Jason Anthony Vasquez of Council Bluffs was transported form the Harrison County Jail to the Pottawattamie County Jail to address a Pottawattamie County warrant for Escape from Custody.
And 19 year old Zachery Evan Martin was arrested at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse Monday on a State of Iowa warrant for Theft in the 4th Degree.
WWII airport chapel to be removed from Sioux City airport land – Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City City Council has approved a proposal for the removal of a World War II Chapel and airman’s housing project on Sioux City airport land. The Sioux City Journal reports that the council approved a memorandum of agreement Monday between the city, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office. The chapel anchors the entrance to Sioux Gateway Airport and is one of the last standing remnants of the wartime air base built for B-17 bomber training. City document say the two parcels containing the chapel and housing were developed with uses not compatible with operations of the airport. Plans say the chapel will be moved off airport property and a nonprofit group will take ownership and maintain it at a new location as a memorial and make it available for event rentals.
The Sioux City City Council has approved a proposal for the removal of a World War II Chapel and airman’s housing project on Sioux City airport land. The Sioux City Journal reports that the council approved a memorandum of agreement Monday between the city, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office. The chapel anchors the entrance to Sioux Gateway Airport and is one of the last standing remnants of the wartime air base built for B-17 bomber training. City document say the two parcels containing the chapel and housing were developed with uses not compatible with operations of the airport. Plans say the chapel will be moved off airport property and a nonprofit group will take ownership and maintain it at a new location as a memorial and make it available for event rentals.
Many area barns to be featured on tour -
A freshly restored southwest Iowa barn will be among those featured in the Iowa Barn Foundation’s 19th annual All-State Barn Tour. The self-guided tour will run from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, September 28th and 29th. The event showcases historic barns throughout the state. The barns have received either matching grants or an Award of Distinction from the Iowa Barn Foundation. A few of the barns are still being restored. New on the tour this year is the Hazel Harvey Barn near Oakland. The barn is believed to be a Sears and Roebuck Company barn, assembled in 1913 by Charles A Harvey, grandfather of the current owner Hazel Harvey. The east side was used for milking in the early 1900s and later used to raise hogs and sheep. The west side was used to feed cattle initially and later to raise hogs. The middle was used for hay and straw. Restoration work was nearing completion late this summer.
Other southwest Iowa barns on the tour include the Heflin Barn at 837 Orange Road in rural Harlan. Once there were several of these unique barns, but this is the only one remaining. The barn, built in 1901 is 40 x 36 feet. It has been used by four generations of Heflins.
The Wooster barn is located at 2435 2100th Street Manning. Mr. Wooster’s grandfather built the barn in 1896. It has always been used in the family farming operation and still is.
And the Finken barn is located at 3005 335th Street in Logan. The land has been in the family since 1892 and the barn was built in 1917. The roof has laminated rafters that were raised into place with gin poles and horses. Each rafter is five boards thick, bolted together and cut in a curved shape. The barn was in tear-down condition when restoration was started. The Iowa Barn Foundation is a nonprofit, mostly volunteer group that was founded in 1997.
A freshly restored southwest Iowa barn will be among those featured in the Iowa Barn Foundation’s 19th annual All-State Barn Tour. The self-guided tour will run from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, September 28th and 29th. The event showcases historic barns throughout the state. The barns have received either matching grants or an Award of Distinction from the Iowa Barn Foundation. A few of the barns are still being restored. New on the tour this year is the Hazel Harvey Barn near Oakland. The barn is believed to be a Sears and Roebuck Company barn, assembled in 1913 by Charles A Harvey, grandfather of the current owner Hazel Harvey. The east side was used for milking in the early 1900s and later used to raise hogs and sheep. The west side was used to feed cattle initially and later to raise hogs. The middle was used for hay and straw. Restoration work was nearing completion late this summer.
Other southwest Iowa barns on the tour include the Heflin Barn at 837 Orange Road in rural Harlan. Once there were several of these unique barns, but this is the only one remaining. The barn, built in 1901 is 40 x 36 feet. It has been used by four generations of Heflins.
The Wooster barn is located at 2435 2100th Street Manning. Mr. Wooster’s grandfather built the barn in 1896. It has always been used in the family farming operation and still is.
And the Finken barn is located at 3005 335th Street in Logan. The land has been in the family since 1892 and the barn was built in 1917. The roof has laminated rafters that were raised into place with gin poles and horses. Each rafter is five boards thick, bolted together and cut in a curved shape. The barn was in tear-down condition when restoration was started. The Iowa Barn Foundation is a nonprofit, mostly volunteer group that was founded in 1997.
Young cattle producers sought for leadership program -
In an on-going effort to build future leadership for both the Iowa cattle industry and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, the ICA is taking applications for the 2020 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. The application deadline is November 1th and can be downloaded from the ICA website, iacattlemen.org. Those selected for the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program will meet six time in the coming year. They will tour beef production facilities, learn about trending cattle issues, enhance their leadership and communication skills, and play an active role in the legislative process. The program is free to all participants. The application for YCLP asks potential participants to explain why they are interested in participating in the program, as well as explaining their goals and giving their vision for the future of the cattle industry. Preference will be given to current ICA members.
In an on-going effort to build future leadership for both the Iowa cattle industry and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, the ICA is taking applications for the 2020 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program. The application deadline is November 1th and can be downloaded from the ICA website, iacattlemen.org. Those selected for the Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program will meet six time in the coming year. They will tour beef production facilities, learn about trending cattle issues, enhance their leadership and communication skills, and play an active role in the legislative process. The program is free to all participants. The application for YCLP asks potential participants to explain why they are interested in participating in the program, as well as explaining their goals and giving their vision for the future of the cattle industry. Preference will be given to current ICA members.
Auditor Mark Maxwell encourages Iowans to participate in National Voter Registration Month -
Shelby County Auditor Mark Maxwell joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging all eligible residents to participate in National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote or making sure their voter information is current. The goal of the having the combined school and city elections is to increase turnout, make sure you take that first step and register to vote now, if you have recently moved, change your address in the election system by notifying the auditor's office. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration Month in 2002 to encourage voter participation and increase awareness.
Voting for the city and school elections begins in just a few weeks and the Iowa Caucuses are on the horizon, so now is a great time to make sure you’re registered to vote, and your information is current. Iowa is one of the top states in the nation for voter registration and voter participation. The goal is for us to be number one. Tuesday, September 24 is National Voter Registration Day. Last year, nearly 5,000 Iowans used the state’s online voter registration system on that day last year. Registering to vote in Iowa has never been easier. There are several options are available and it only takes a few minutes. You can register anytime online, through the mail, at various government agency offices, at a voter registration drive, at military recruiting centers, and in-person at your polling place. Approximately 90 percent of eligible Iowans are registered to vote, and there are more than two million active registered voters in the state. To check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your information visit VoterReadyIowa.org or shco.org
Shelby County Auditor Mark Maxwell joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging all eligible residents to participate in National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote or making sure their voter information is current. The goal of the having the combined school and city elections is to increase turnout, make sure you take that first step and register to vote now, if you have recently moved, change your address in the election system by notifying the auditor's office. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration Month in 2002 to encourage voter participation and increase awareness.
Voting for the city and school elections begins in just a few weeks and the Iowa Caucuses are on the horizon, so now is a great time to make sure you’re registered to vote, and your information is current. Iowa is one of the top states in the nation for voter registration and voter participation. The goal is for us to be number one. Tuesday, September 24 is National Voter Registration Day. Last year, nearly 5,000 Iowans used the state’s online voter registration system on that day last year. Registering to vote in Iowa has never been easier. There are several options are available and it only takes a few minutes. You can register anytime online, through the mail, at various government agency offices, at a voter registration drive, at military recruiting centers, and in-person at your polling place. Approximately 90 percent of eligible Iowans are registered to vote, and there are more than two million active registered voters in the state. To check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your information visit VoterReadyIowa.org or shco.org
Loess Hills Alliance Protection Committee accepting grant proposals -
The Protection Committee of the Loess Hills Alliance is soliciting proposals that protect and / or preserve the natural and cultural resources of the Loess Hills, while assuring economic viability and protection of property rights.
Projects may include conservation easements, educational components of land protection, restoration of conservation easement protected lands and public lands and any other proposals that meet the Mission of the Protection Committee and strive to protect and preserve the Loess Hills.
The Committee anticipates awarding up to $12,500 in 2019. Grant awards will be made from available funds provided by the Iowa Legislature. Projects must be located in the Loess Hills landform. Any person, agency, group or community in the Loess Hills landform is eligible to apply. Applications are due October 4th at 4:30 pm. Forms can be found at loesshillsalliance.com.
The Protection Committee of the Loess Hills Alliance is soliciting proposals that protect and / or preserve the natural and cultural resources of the Loess Hills, while assuring economic viability and protection of property rights.
Projects may include conservation easements, educational components of land protection, restoration of conservation easement protected lands and public lands and any other proposals that meet the Mission of the Protection Committee and strive to protect and preserve the Loess Hills.
The Committee anticipates awarding up to $12,500 in 2019. Grant awards will be made from available funds provided by the Iowa Legislature. Projects must be located in the Loess Hills landform. Any person, agency, group or community in the Loess Hills landform is eligible to apply. Applications are due October 4th at 4:30 pm. Forms can be found at loesshillsalliance.com.
Activities at the Harlan Public Library -
Thursday, September 19th - 4 pm - Kids Movie: Dumbo - 6:30 pm - Flannel Pumpkins
Saturday, September 21st - 10 am - Babies and Books - Lapsit Stories and Songs for Babies
Monday, September 23rd - 4 pm - Young Writers Workshop
Tuesday, September 24th - 3 pm - Tech Time - 4 pm - Libraries on the Go and Book Worms
Wednesday, September 25th - 10:30 am - Story Time: Apples - 7 pm - 5 o'clock Somewhere Book Club
Thursday, September 26th - 5 pm - Adult Creative Writing Group - 6:30 pm - Family Fun Night - paper airplanes.
A Shelby County Chamber Ambassador visit will be held at 9 am, Wednesday, September 18th at Schumacher Family Chiropractic in Harlan. Dr Dan and Sarah are celebrating Chiropractic Founder's Day.
Blood Donations Needed -
The Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give now by activating Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood drive,” or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Thursday, September 19th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
11:30 to 5:30 pm - Treynor Community Center
Monday, September 23rd - 12 Noon to 6 pm = Exira REC Center
Tuesday, September 24th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Wednesday, September 25th - 1 to 6 pm - Neola Community Center
Tuesday, October 1st - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan.
Wednesday, October 9th - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm Harlan High School
Friday, October 18th - 8 am to 2 pm - IKM-Manning High School in Manning
Tuesday, October 22nd - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Atlantic High School
Tuesday, October 29th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Thursday, November 7th - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Conductix in Harlan
Thursday, November 21st - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
Wednesday, December 4th - 8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School in Avoca
Friday, December 20th - 12 noon to 6 pm - Sacred Heart Church in Manning
Thursday, December 26th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Friday, December 27th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patrick's Parish Center in Audubon
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Southwest Iowa Mobile Pack for Feed My Starving Children September 20th and 21st, at Vet’s Memorial Building in Harlan. They are planning on packing 108,864 meals over the 2 days. Set up will be held on Friday, September 20th from 9:30 to 11:30 with packing on Friday from Noon to 2 pm and Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Clean up will be held on Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30. You may volunteer online at give.fmsc.org/swia or contact Charlie or Joyce Poggensee at 755-2264.
St. Mary's Church in Avoca is the setting for an ecumenical women's morning of reflection on Saturday, October 5th. Brunch and registration are at 9 am. Attendees are invited to bring a freewill donation canned good for the local food pantry. RSVP by September 21st to 784-3570.
The 43rd annual Greenridge Steam and Gas Show will be held Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd one mile south, one mile west and 1 1/2 miles south of Irwin. Come and enjoy Birds of Prey presentation including a live eagle, hawk and owl, a feal market, sorghum cooking, threshing, corn shelling, stationary baler, broom making, saw mill, shingle making, blacksmith shop, statioonary gas engines, apple cider making, grist flour mill, rock crusher, antique machinery, quilt show, talent show, country music, homemade ice cream, field demonstrations, a parade each day and Sunday morning worship services.
The Southwest Iowa Art Tour will be held at the Brick Wall Gallery in downtown Harlan Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from noon to 4.
The Walnut Antique Fall Festival will be held Saturday, September 21st from 8 to 5 and Sunday, September 22nd from 8 to 3. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. Come and see a variety of antiques, primitives, toys, stoneware, advertising, furniture, upcycled and repurposed items.
Harlan Community Schools will celebrate Homecoming the week of September 23rd through the 27th. The theme this year is “Groovin’ Our Way to Victory.” Queen candidates are Rachel Anderson, the daughter of Bill and Rhonda Anderson, Justina Borgman, the daughter of Jennifer and Jamie Kistner, Cathy Morris and John Borgman, Chloe Hays, the daughter of Chris and DeAnn Hays, Cierra Hoegh, the daughter of Joe Hoegh and Anna Hoegh and Courtney Mumm, the daughter of Mike and Connie Mumm. King candidates include Carter Bendorf, the son of Adam and Erin Bendorf, Nathan Henry, the son of Chad and Charissa Henry, Cole Kramer, the son of Doug and Stef Kramer, Connor Bruck, the son of Randy and Julie Bruck and Johnathan Monson, the son of Dave and Angie Monson. Coronation will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the High School Auditorium. A parade will begin in downtown Harlan Friday afternoon at 2:30. The Parade Marshal this year is Jim Bruck. Crownbearers are Truman Kjergaard, the son of Brian and Paula Kjergaard and Brinkley Reischl, the daughter of Brad and Tina Reischl. Ushers are Lokahi Smith and Sydney O’Neill. Escorts are Lucy Metzger, Jocelyn Cheek, Tyler Mumm and Carter Wagner, speakers, Anna Shelton and Ashley Sonderman and Master of Ceremonies is Camron Buck. The Cyclones will play the ADM Tigers Friday night at Merrill Field, beginning at 7 pm.
The Travel and Food Writers Familiarization Tour of the Danish Villages Workshop will be held at 7 pm, Monday, September 23rd at the Elk Horn Town Hall. This workshop is for all retailers, business owners and employees and anytone that wants to get involved in collaborating with travel and food writers and bloggers also known as influencers.
The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, September 24th. 4:30 to 6:30 at the First Baptist Church on Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. This is their Annual Awareness Night, sponsored by Hy-Vee, The Buck Snort and the Congregational Church. The meal is in honor of a wonderful friend.
The First United Methodist Church of Harlan will have a Staley's Chicken Dinner on Wednesday, September 25th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. The cost for adults is 11 dollars, kids age 4 to 10 years, only $5, and 3 and under eat for free. Come and enjoy chicken, potatoes and gravy, corn and homemade salads and pies, too! Dine in or carry out.
The Riverside Community School District is excited to get the playground equipment installed and have a great play space for their students at Carson Elementary. Superintendent Tim Mitchell says Madeline Gordon, a Girl Scout in the community, has been working on her Gold Award Project over the last two years to make the playground a reality. Mitchell said she has been working to help raise money and to get the project completed.
All the playground pieces have now finally been delivered to Carson and Madeline is moving onto her next steps. She has organized a group of people to come in and complete the install on Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 8:00 AM on both days. With the supervision of Scott, the building coordinator, from Cunningham Recreation, she has volunteers ready to go. Mitchell says Madeline and Jamie Meek, Grade PK-5 Principal, have also been working on getting together everything that is needed for the installation. If you have questions or would like to donate something for those days, please contact us at 712-484-2212.
The Defiance Fire and Rescue Department will be holding their annual Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, September 29th, from 8 am to noon at the Defiance Fire Station. For a free will donation, they will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee. Carry outs are available.
The 6th annual Immanuel Lutheran Breakfast will be held Sunday, September 29th, from 9:30 to 12:30 in the fellowship hall at the church in Kimballton. Enjoy an egg bake, pancakes, sausage, waffles, rolls and muffins, fruit and yogurt and beverages, all for a free will offering. The Sunday School kids will also have a bake sale.
The Harlan Masons will hold their annual Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday, September 29th, from 8:30 to 12:30 at the American Legion Building on Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. For a free will donation, you can enjoy biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. The event is sponsored by Parian Masonic Lodge No. 321.
The Fifth Sunday Sing will be held at the First Baptist Church in Harlan on Sunday, September 29th, at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to bring their voices and their instruments and join in. Coffee and cookies will be served afterwards.
The first installment of property taxes are due Monday, September 30th. To avoid penalty on the first installment, payment must be received in the Treasurer's office or postmarked by Monday, September 30th. Property tax information may be obtained online at iowatreasurers.org or by call 755-5847 option 2. Payments can be posted online by E-check, credit card payments may be made online as well.
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The Shelby County Public Health Department will hold an Immunization Clinic for Children, Wednesday, October 2nd from 2 to 6 pm at Community Health. Immunizations are free for children that qualify for the VFC program. If you have insurance that pays for immunizations including Hawk-I please call Myrtue Medical Clinic at 755-4516 to schedule an appointment there. Influenza vaccination clinics will also be held in October at the Community Health Building at 2712 12th Street in Harlan. To schedule an appointment, call 755-4422.
The first Shelby County Longest Table will be held October 5th. The event, which has been gaining popularity around the country, features a community table and a meal that features local food. The goal for this event is to educate consumers by providing new experiences, build community and create awareness of locally produced food. Profits from this event will be donated to the Community Chest to benefit multiple Shelby County Programs. The meal will be 5 courses, feature area producers and prepared by Chef James Calkins from Milk and Honey. The meal will take place on the west side of the court house on the square in downtown Harlan. In case of inclement weather it will be held at New Park Coffee. Tickets are $35 per plate and available online at Brown Paper Tickets or can be purchased directly from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A limited amount of tickets are available.
Farmhand Brewing Company at 101 Main Street in Earling will hold an Open House Saturday, October 5th, starting at 11 am. Come and meet the newest Chamber member and check out this great brewer in Earling.
Women Connect will be held Saturday, October 5th, from 9:30 to 11 am, at the First Baptist Church in Harlan. Scott Mathiasen, a Harlan native, is a family and individual counselor and has been for over 28 years. Also a singer, songwriter, who suffered a life changing fall the spring of 1986, he will share his walk of faith through testimony and music.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet every month at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. The meetings begin at 6:30 pm. The monthly meetings will be held on:
Thursday, October 10th
Thursday, November 14th
Thursday, December 12th
Thursday, January 9th
Thursday, February 13th
Thursday, March 12th
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, May 14th
Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 12th with activities starting a 3 pm and going late into the night! Join them for beer, food, games, music and friends. The Hausbarn-Heritage Park offers 2 options for admission. A $10 general admission which includes admittance and the evening's entertainment or a $25 Oktoberfest Package, which includes self-guided tours of the park from 3 to 5, the authentic German meal, all of the evening's dancing and entertainment and access to the late night patio party. This package must be reserved by Saturday, October 5th . For more information, call 655-3131 or e-mail events@germanhausbarn.com.
St. Michael's Roseman Parish Center in Harlan will hold their fall festival, Sunday, October 13th, from 11 to 2. A Staley's Broasted Chicken Dinner will be served. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 10. Under 3 is free. CArry-outs are avilable. There will be fun activities including a paddle wheel, a cake walk and Country Store, plus a raffle for a queen size quilt, 2 large yard spinners and 2-$100 cash prizes.
Thursday, September 19th - 4 pm - Kids Movie: Dumbo - 6:30 pm - Flannel Pumpkins
Saturday, September 21st - 10 am - Babies and Books - Lapsit Stories and Songs for Babies
Monday, September 23rd - 4 pm - Young Writers Workshop
Tuesday, September 24th - 3 pm - Tech Time - 4 pm - Libraries on the Go and Book Worms
Wednesday, September 25th - 10:30 am - Story Time: Apples - 7 pm - 5 o'clock Somewhere Book Club
Thursday, September 26th - 5 pm - Adult Creative Writing Group - 6:30 pm - Family Fun Night - paper airplanes.
A Shelby County Chamber Ambassador visit will be held at 9 am, Wednesday, September 18th at Schumacher Family Chiropractic in Harlan. Dr Dan and Sarah are celebrating Chiropractic Founder's Day.
Blood Donations Needed -
The Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of most blood types available and less than a two-day supply of type O blood. Individuals can schedule an appointment to give now by activating Amazon’s Alexa Red Cross Blood Skill by saying, “Alexa, find a blood drive,” or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Upcoming donation opportunities include:
Thursday, September 19th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
11:30 to 5:30 pm - Treynor Community Center
Monday, September 23rd - 12 Noon to 6 pm = Exira REC Center
Tuesday, September 24th - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Wednesday, September 25th - 1 to 6 pm - Neola Community Center
Tuesday, October 1st - 11:30 am to 5:30 pm - Veteran's Memorial Building in Harlan.
Wednesday, October 9th - 7:30 am to 1:30 pm Harlan High School
Friday, October 18th - 8 am to 2 pm - IKM-Manning High School in Manning
Tuesday, October 22nd - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Atlantic High School
Tuesday, October 29th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Thursday, November 7th - 7:30 am to 1 pm - Conductix in Harlan
Thursday, November 21st - 12 Noon to 6 pm - Atlantic YMCA
Wednesday, December 4th - 8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School in Avoca
Friday, December 20th - 12 noon to 6 pm - Sacred Heart Church in Manning
Thursday, December 26th - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm - Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic
Friday, December 27th - 12 Noon to 6 pm - St. Patrick's Parish Center in Audubon
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Southwest Iowa Mobile Pack for Feed My Starving Children September 20th and 21st, at Vet’s Memorial Building in Harlan. They are planning on packing 108,864 meals over the 2 days. Set up will be held on Friday, September 20th from 9:30 to 11:30 with packing on Friday from Noon to 2 pm and Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 and 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Clean up will be held on Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30. You may volunteer online at give.fmsc.org/swia or contact Charlie or Joyce Poggensee at 755-2264.
St. Mary's Church in Avoca is the setting for an ecumenical women's morning of reflection on Saturday, October 5th. Brunch and registration are at 9 am. Attendees are invited to bring a freewill donation canned good for the local food pantry. RSVP by September 21st to 784-3570.
The 43rd annual Greenridge Steam and Gas Show will be held Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd one mile south, one mile west and 1 1/2 miles south of Irwin. Come and enjoy Birds of Prey presentation including a live eagle, hawk and owl, a feal market, sorghum cooking, threshing, corn shelling, stationary baler, broom making, saw mill, shingle making, blacksmith shop, statioonary gas engines, apple cider making, grist flour mill, rock crusher, antique machinery, quilt show, talent show, country music, homemade ice cream, field demonstrations, a parade each day and Sunday morning worship services.
The Southwest Iowa Art Tour will be held at the Brick Wall Gallery in downtown Harlan Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from noon to 4.
The Walnut Antique Fall Festival will be held Saturday, September 21st from 8 to 5 and Sunday, September 22nd from 8 to 3. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. Come and see a variety of antiques, primitives, toys, stoneware, advertising, furniture, upcycled and repurposed items.
Harlan Community Schools will celebrate Homecoming the week of September 23rd through the 27th. The theme this year is “Groovin’ Our Way to Victory.” Queen candidates are Rachel Anderson, the daughter of Bill and Rhonda Anderson, Justina Borgman, the daughter of Jennifer and Jamie Kistner, Cathy Morris and John Borgman, Chloe Hays, the daughter of Chris and DeAnn Hays, Cierra Hoegh, the daughter of Joe Hoegh and Anna Hoegh and Courtney Mumm, the daughter of Mike and Connie Mumm. King candidates include Carter Bendorf, the son of Adam and Erin Bendorf, Nathan Henry, the son of Chad and Charissa Henry, Cole Kramer, the son of Doug and Stef Kramer, Connor Bruck, the son of Randy and Julie Bruck and Johnathan Monson, the son of Dave and Angie Monson. Coronation will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 in the High School Auditorium. A parade will begin in downtown Harlan Friday afternoon at 2:30. The Parade Marshal this year is Jim Bruck. Crownbearers are Truman Kjergaard, the son of Brian and Paula Kjergaard and Brinkley Reischl, the daughter of Brad and Tina Reischl. Ushers are Lokahi Smith and Sydney O’Neill. Escorts are Lucy Metzger, Jocelyn Cheek, Tyler Mumm and Carter Wagner, speakers, Anna Shelton and Ashley Sonderman and Master of Ceremonies is Camron Buck. The Cyclones will play the ADM Tigers Friday night at Merrill Field, beginning at 7 pm.
The Travel and Food Writers Familiarization Tour of the Danish Villages Workshop will be held at 7 pm, Monday, September 23rd at the Elk Horn Town Hall. This workshop is for all retailers, business owners and employees and anytone that wants to get involved in collaborating with travel and food writers and bloggers also known as influencers.
The Iowa Community Kitchen will be open Tuesday, September 24th. 4:30 to 6:30 at the First Baptist Church on Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. This is their Annual Awareness Night, sponsored by Hy-Vee, The Buck Snort and the Congregational Church. The meal is in honor of a wonderful friend.
The First United Methodist Church of Harlan will have a Staley's Chicken Dinner on Wednesday, September 25th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. The cost for adults is 11 dollars, kids age 4 to 10 years, only $5, and 3 and under eat for free. Come and enjoy chicken, potatoes and gravy, corn and homemade salads and pies, too! Dine in or carry out.
The Riverside Community School District is excited to get the playground equipment installed and have a great play space for their students at Carson Elementary. Superintendent Tim Mitchell says Madeline Gordon, a Girl Scout in the community, has been working on her Gold Award Project over the last two years to make the playground a reality. Mitchell said she has been working to help raise money and to get the project completed.
All the playground pieces have now finally been delivered to Carson and Madeline is moving onto her next steps. She has organized a group of people to come in and complete the install on Saturday, September 28, 2019 and Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 8:00 AM on both days. With the supervision of Scott, the building coordinator, from Cunningham Recreation, she has volunteers ready to go. Mitchell says Madeline and Jamie Meek, Grade PK-5 Principal, have also been working on getting together everything that is needed for the installation. If you have questions or would like to donate something for those days, please contact us at 712-484-2212.
The Defiance Fire and Rescue Department will be holding their annual Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, September 29th, from 8 am to noon at the Defiance Fire Station. For a free will donation, they will serve pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, milk, juice and coffee. Carry outs are available.
The 6th annual Immanuel Lutheran Breakfast will be held Sunday, September 29th, from 9:30 to 12:30 in the fellowship hall at the church in Kimballton. Enjoy an egg bake, pancakes, sausage, waffles, rolls and muffins, fruit and yogurt and beverages, all for a free will offering. The Sunday School kids will also have a bake sale.
The Harlan Masons will hold their annual Breakfast Fundraiser, Sunday, September 29th, from 8:30 to 12:30 at the American Legion Building on Chatburn Avenue in Harlan. For a free will donation, you can enjoy biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. The event is sponsored by Parian Masonic Lodge No. 321.
The Fifth Sunday Sing will be held at the First Baptist Church in Harlan on Sunday, September 29th, at 7 pm. Everyone is invited to bring their voices and their instruments and join in. Coffee and cookies will be served afterwards.
The first installment of property taxes are due Monday, September 30th. To avoid penalty on the first installment, payment must be received in the Treasurer's office or postmarked by Monday, September 30th. Property tax information may be obtained online at iowatreasurers.org or by call 755-5847 option 2. Payments can be posted online by E-check, credit card payments may be made online as well.
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The Shelby County Public Health Department will hold an Immunization Clinic for Children, Wednesday, October 2nd from 2 to 6 pm at Community Health. Immunizations are free for children that qualify for the VFC program. If you have insurance that pays for immunizations including Hawk-I please call Myrtue Medical Clinic at 755-4516 to schedule an appointment there. Influenza vaccination clinics will also be held in October at the Community Health Building at 2712 12th Street in Harlan. To schedule an appointment, call 755-4422.
The first Shelby County Longest Table will be held October 5th. The event, which has been gaining popularity around the country, features a community table and a meal that features local food. The goal for this event is to educate consumers by providing new experiences, build community and create awareness of locally produced food. Profits from this event will be donated to the Community Chest to benefit multiple Shelby County Programs. The meal will be 5 courses, feature area producers and prepared by Chef James Calkins from Milk and Honey. The meal will take place on the west side of the court house on the square in downtown Harlan. In case of inclement weather it will be held at New Park Coffee. Tickets are $35 per plate and available online at Brown Paper Tickets or can be purchased directly from the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry. A limited amount of tickets are available.
Farmhand Brewing Company at 101 Main Street in Earling will hold an Open House Saturday, October 5th, starting at 11 am. Come and meet the newest Chamber member and check out this great brewer in Earling.
Women Connect will be held Saturday, October 5th, from 9:30 to 11 am, at the First Baptist Church in Harlan. Scott Mathiasen, a Harlan native, is a family and individual counselor and has been for over 28 years. Also a singer, songwriter, who suffered a life changing fall the spring of 1986, he will share his walk of faith through testimony and music.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet every month at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan. The meetings begin at 6:30 pm. The monthly meetings will be held on:
Thursday, October 10th
Thursday, November 14th
Thursday, December 12th
Thursday, January 9th
Thursday, February 13th
Thursday, March 12th
Thursday, April 2nd
Thursday, May 14th
Manning Hausbarn-Heritage Park will host its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 12th with activities starting a 3 pm and going late into the night! Join them for beer, food, games, music and friends. The Hausbarn-Heritage Park offers 2 options for admission. A $10 general admission which includes admittance and the evening's entertainment or a $25 Oktoberfest Package, which includes self-guided tours of the park from 3 to 5, the authentic German meal, all of the evening's dancing and entertainment and access to the late night patio party. This package must be reserved by Saturday, October 5th . For more information, call 655-3131 or e-mail events@germanhausbarn.com.
St. Michael's Roseman Parish Center in Harlan will hold their fall festival, Sunday, October 13th, from 11 to 2. A Staley's Broasted Chicken Dinner will be served. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 10. Under 3 is free. CArry-outs are avilable. There will be fun activities including a paddle wheel, a cake walk and Country Store, plus a raffle for a queen size quilt, 2 large yard spinners and 2-$100 cash prizes.
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