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2026 Shelby County Fair Judging Results are at the bottom of the page.
Saturday, July 11th, 2026 -
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Saturday, July 11th - 8 am to 2 pm - United Church of Avoca
Saturday, July 11th - 8 am to 2 pm - United Church of Avoca
156th Shelby County Fair runs July 8th through the 13th -
(7-2-26) – The 156th Shelby County Fair is underway in Harlan, offering a wide variety of entertainment and educational experiences for all ages:
Family Activities include Little Hands on the Farm learning experiences, apple pie morning, baby contests, and pedal tractor pulls.
Taking a look at the weekend schedule:
SATURDAY, JULY 11
8:00 a.m.........................Sheep, Goat and Rabbit Exhibitors' Meetings
8:00 - 9:00 a.m...............Registration for Antique Tractor & Machinery Show
8:30 a.m.........................Judge 4-H/FFA Sheep, Goats & Rabbits
8:30 a.m.........................Apple Pie Morning - Senior Citizen Morning
(Open Class Apple Pie Contest) - Tent
8:30 a.m..........................Registration for Shelby County Baby Contest - $1 entry fee
9:00 a.m..........................Shelby County Baby Contest
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m..........Show & Shine Car Show
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.........Antique Tractor & Machinery Show
10:00 -10:30 a.m.............Strolling Act – 'The Amazingly Fantastic Show’
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.......Little Hands on the Farm & Livestock Babies Barn Exhibits Open
10:30 a.m........................Horse Exhibitors' Meeting (4-H/FFA)
11:00 a.m........................Judge 4-H/FFA Horses - Horse Arena
11:00 a.m........................Fun Family Activities! – Harlan Lions Club – Tent (following Apple Pie Morning)
11:30 a.m........................Stuffed Animal Show - Show Ring
12:00 p.m........................Pie/ Muffin Auction - Show Ring
1:30 p.m..........................Ag Olympics - Show Ring (following Pie/Muffin Auction)
2:00 p.m..........................Pee Wee Cookie Decorating Contest
3:00 p.m..........................4-H Presentations - Exhibit Building
3:00 - 3:30 p.m................Strolling Act – ‘The Amazingly Fantastic Show’
4:00 p.m..........................Carnival
4:00 p.m..........................Shelby County Farm Bureau & Shelby County Fair’s Cook-Off Contest
4:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.........Strolling Act – ‘The Amazingly Fantastic Show’
5:00 p.m..........................Registration for Mutton Busting
6:00 p.m..........................Mutton Busting - Show Ring
6:30 p.m..........................Races at Shelby County Speedway
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
6:30-7:30 a.m...............Enter & weigh-in 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves, Cow/Calf pairs, and Dairy Cows in
Production - Unload at dock and be inspected by a veterinarian
7:30 a.m..........................Beef Exhibitors' Meeting
9:00 a.m..........................Judge 4-H/FFF 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 - Tent
12:00 p.m.
(or 30 mins. following market beef
show if ending after 12:00 p.m.).....Release 4-H/FFA Livestock (must be removed by 4:00 p.m.)
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
1:30 p.m..........................Pedal Tractor Pull
3:00 - 4:00 p.m................Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits (must be removed by 4:00 pm.)
Release Open Class Exhibits (must be removed by 4:00 pm.)
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 13
5:30 p.m....................4-H/FFA Livestock Auction
(7-2-26) – The 156th Shelby County Fair is underway in Harlan, offering a wide variety of entertainment and educational experiences for all ages:
Family Activities include Little Hands on the Farm learning experiences, apple pie morning, baby contests, and pedal tractor pulls.
Taking a look at the weekend schedule:
SATURDAY, JULY 11
8:00 a.m.........................Sheep, Goat and Rabbit Exhibitors' Meetings
8:00 - 9:00 a.m...............Registration for Antique Tractor & Machinery Show
8:30 a.m.........................Judge 4-H/FFA Sheep, Goats & Rabbits
8:30 a.m.........................Apple Pie Morning - Senior Citizen Morning
(Open Class Apple Pie Contest) - Tent
8:30 a.m..........................Registration for Shelby County Baby Contest - $1 entry fee
9:00 a.m..........................Shelby County Baby Contest
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m..........Show & Shine Car Show
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.........Antique Tractor & Machinery Show
10:00 -10:30 a.m.............Strolling Act – 'The Amazingly Fantastic Show’
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.......Little Hands on the Farm & Livestock Babies Barn Exhibits Open
10:30 a.m........................Horse Exhibitors' Meeting (4-H/FFA)
11:00 a.m........................Judge 4-H/FFA Horses - Horse Arena
11:00 a.m........................Fun Family Activities! – Harlan Lions Club – Tent (following Apple Pie Morning)
11:30 a.m........................Stuffed Animal Show - Show Ring
12:00 p.m........................Pie/ Muffin Auction - Show Ring
1:30 p.m..........................Ag Olympics - Show Ring (following Pie/Muffin Auction)
2:00 p.m..........................Pee Wee Cookie Decorating Contest
3:00 p.m..........................4-H Presentations - Exhibit Building
3:00 - 3:30 p.m................Strolling Act – ‘The Amazingly Fantastic Show’
4:00 p.m..........................Carnival
4:00 p.m..........................Shelby County Farm Bureau & Shelby County Fair’s Cook-Off Contest
4:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.........Strolling Act – ‘The Amazingly Fantastic Show’
5:00 p.m..........................Registration for Mutton Busting
6:00 p.m..........................Mutton Busting - Show Ring
6:30 p.m..........................Races at Shelby County Speedway
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
6:30-7:30 a.m...............Enter & weigh-in 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves, Cow/Calf pairs, and Dairy Cows in
Production - Unload at dock and be inspected by a veterinarian
7:30 a.m..........................Beef Exhibitors' Meeting
9:00 a.m..........................Judge 4-H/FFF 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 - Tent
12:00 p.m.
(or 30 mins. following market beef
show if ending after 12:00 p.m.).....Release 4-H/FFA Livestock (must be removed by 4:00 p.m.)
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
1:30 p.m..........................Pedal Tractor Pull
3:00 - 4:00 p.m................Release 4-H/FFA Static Exhibits (must be removed by 4:00 pm.)
Release Open Class Exhibits (must be removed by 4:00 pm.)
4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Nishna Valley Model Railroad open 1:00-4:00 p.m.
MONDAY, JULY 13
5:30 p.m....................4-H/FFA Livestock Auction
On Thursday night, the Shelby County Fair parade was held followed by the crowning of the Shelby County Fair Queen. Our congratulations goes out to Leah Boysen, 2nd runner-up; Macey Goshorn - 1st runner-up and the 2026 Shelby County Fair Queen is Carley Torneton. Our congratulations goes out to all of them.
Congratulations also goes out to the Shelby Vet Clinic and Brad Knudson on becoming a part of the Shelby County Fair Hall of Fame and another congratulations to Craig and Judy Olson - on being added to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.
Minden Sesquicentennial this Saturday -
(7-6-26) – The city of Minden will be celebrating their Sesquicentennial this Saturday! The day will start at 7 am with registration and start of a 1.5 mile run; the Sesquicentennial parade at 10:30, a car, motorcycle and tractor show from 11 to 3, lots of memorabilia viewing at 11:30, food vendors and the beer garden opening at 11 am, kids games starting at 11 am, a foam party starting at 1, pig bingo at 2, a town barbecue starting at 4, the opening of the time capsule at 6, raffle drawings all day, and on Sunday from 8 to noon, come and enjoy breakfast at the Minden Fire Hall.
(7-6-26) – The city of Minden will be celebrating their Sesquicentennial this Saturday! The day will start at 7 am with registration and start of a 1.5 mile run; the Sesquicentennial parade at 10:30, a car, motorcycle and tractor show from 11 to 3, lots of memorabilia viewing at 11:30, food vendors and the beer garden opening at 11 am, kids games starting at 11 am, a foam party starting at 1, pig bingo at 2, a town barbecue starting at 4, the opening of the time capsule at 6, raffle drawings all day, and on Sunday from 8 to noon, come and enjoy breakfast at the Minden Fire Hall.
CELEBRATE SUMMER AT THE EARLING PICNIC — JULY 11TH. A BAGS TOURNEY WILL START AT NOON WITH REGISTRATION AT 11. MASS WILL BE HELD AT 5. KIDDIE RIDES AND GAMES WILL ALSO START AT 5 AND OF COURSE THE AUCTION WILL START AT 7 PM. FOOD AND BEER STAND WILL OPEN AT NOON AND DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKET FOR THE 50/50 RAFFLE. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE HALF THE AMOUNT COLLECTED.
Weekly Fuel Report -
(7-10-26) - The price of fuel in Iowa fell again in this week’s report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa, but it is not clear if the months-long trend of declining fuel prices will continue as tensions reignite in the Middle East. As of Wednesday, July 8, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa averaged $3.48, five cents below last week but still 54 cents higher than a year ago. The national average for gas on Wednesday was also down five cents to $3.80 per gallon. As for retail diesel, Iowa prices fell four cents on the week to $4.31 per gallon, compared to $3.54 per gallon at this point in 2025. The national average for diesel dipped seven cents to $4.77 per gallon. Turning to the Des Moines Terminal, E10 was $2.62, Unleaded 87 was $3.21, ULSD #2 was $3.16, ULSD #1 was $3.37, and E70 was $2.31. Natural gas prices at the Henry Hub reporting site were up one cent to $3.22 per MMBtu. Volatility in the fuel market is likely to increase in the weeks ahead as the tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran over tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz broke earlier this week when Iranian forces fired on commercial ships, leading to retaliatory strikes by U.S. forces.
(7-10-26) - The price of fuel in Iowa fell again in this week’s report from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) and AAA-Iowa, but it is not clear if the months-long trend of declining fuel prices will continue as tensions reignite in the Middle East. As of Wednesday, July 8, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Iowa averaged $3.48, five cents below last week but still 54 cents higher than a year ago. The national average for gas on Wednesday was also down five cents to $3.80 per gallon. As for retail diesel, Iowa prices fell four cents on the week to $4.31 per gallon, compared to $3.54 per gallon at this point in 2025. The national average for diesel dipped seven cents to $4.77 per gallon. Turning to the Des Moines Terminal, E10 was $2.62, Unleaded 87 was $3.21, ULSD #2 was $3.16, ULSD #1 was $3.37, and E70 was $2.31. Natural gas prices at the Henry Hub reporting site were up one cent to $3.22 per MMBtu. Volatility in the fuel market is likely to increase in the weeks ahead as the tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran over tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz broke earlier this week when Iranian forces fired on commercial ships, leading to retaliatory strikes by U.S. forces.
Cass County Sheriff’s report on arrests -
(7-9-26) - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports there were 11 arrests that took place between June 25th and July 9th. Authorities say six people arrested on drug charges:
52-year-old Annette Rae Exman, of Adair, was arrested July 1st for OWI/1st offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Exman was later released on bond; On July 3rd, 19-year-old Mason Michael Dougherty, of Marne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on bond; Cass County Deputies arrested three people on drug charges July 6th: 47-year-old Tawna Lee Parker, of Atlantic, was arrested on two-counts Possession of a Controlled Substance and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. She was later released on bond; 30-year-old Sarah Jo Porter, of Cumberland, was arrested on the same charges, and was also released on bond; and, 25-year-old Boston Lee Shupe, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Cass County for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense, and Poss. of Marijuana/3rd offense. He was also later released on bond. And, on July 8th, Cass County Deputies arrested 25-year-old Anisia Valentine King, of Omaha, for Poss. of a Controlled Substance, Poss. of Marijuana/2nd offense, and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. She was booked into the Cass County Jail and held.
A man from Anita was arrested by Cass County Deputies on a Cass County warrant June 30th, for Violation of the Sex Offender Registry/2nd offense. 58-year-old Martin Ray Gress was later released on bond. That same day, 62-year-old Janelle Sue Tucker, of Harlingen, TX, was arrested in Cass County for OWI/1st offense. She was later released on her own recognizance.
On July 5th, 2026, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 61-year-old Randall Joe Conry, of Griswold, for OWI/3rd offense, No Valid Drivers License, and Failure to Maintain Control. Conry was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
On July 6th: 21-year-old Patrison Fiti, of Atlantic, turned himself in on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Fiti was booked and held at the Cass County Jail; 33-year-old Michael Scott Riley, of Lewis, was arrested for Burglary in the 1st Degree, and, Assault on an Older Individual/1st Offense – with Injury. Riley was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
(7-9-26) - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports there were 11 arrests that took place between June 25th and July 9th. Authorities say six people arrested on drug charges:
52-year-old Annette Rae Exman, of Adair, was arrested July 1st for OWI/1st offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Exman was later released on bond; On July 3rd, 19-year-old Mason Michael Dougherty, of Marne, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was released on bond; Cass County Deputies arrested three people on drug charges July 6th: 47-year-old Tawna Lee Parker, of Atlantic, was arrested on two-counts Possession of a Controlled Substance and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. She was later released on bond; 30-year-old Sarah Jo Porter, of Cumberland, was arrested on the same charges, and was also released on bond; and, 25-year-old Boston Lee Shupe, of Council Bluffs, was arrested in Cass County for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense, and Poss. of Marijuana/3rd offense. He was also later released on bond. And, on July 8th, Cass County Deputies arrested 25-year-old Anisia Valentine King, of Omaha, for Poss. of a Controlled Substance, Poss. of Marijuana/2nd offense, and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. She was booked into the Cass County Jail and held.
A man from Anita was arrested by Cass County Deputies on a Cass County warrant June 30th, for Violation of the Sex Offender Registry/2nd offense. 58-year-old Martin Ray Gress was later released on bond. That same day, 62-year-old Janelle Sue Tucker, of Harlingen, TX, was arrested in Cass County for OWI/1st offense. She was later released on her own recognizance.
On July 5th, 2026, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 61-year-old Randall Joe Conry, of Griswold, for OWI/3rd offense, No Valid Drivers License, and Failure to Maintain Control. Conry was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
On July 6th: 21-year-old Patrison Fiti, of Atlantic, turned himself in on a Cass County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Fiti was booked and held at the Cass County Jail; 33-year-old Michael Scott Riley, of Lewis, was arrested for Burglary in the 1st Degree, and, Assault on an Older Individual/1st Offense – with Injury. Riley was transported to the Cass County Jail where he was booked and held.
Denison to Host Public Open House on 7th Street Revitalization Plan -
(7-10-26) - The City of Denison will host a public open house later this month to gather feedback on the future of the 7th Street corridor. The open house will focus on the 7th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan, a planning effort aimed at identifying potential improvements along one of Denison’s most visible and heavily traveled areas. Community members will have the opportunity to review draft concepts, ask questions, and share input before the plan moves into its final review stage. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Norelius Community Library, located at 1403 1st Avenue South in Denison. The open house will be held in the Fireside and Carnegie Meeting Rooms.
Draft concepts expected to be available for review include ideas for corridor cleanup, improvements to key properties, restaurant and recreation opportunities, safer access, and possible next steps for implementation.
Residents may stop in anytime during the two-hour open house. City officials say public feedback will help refine the draft plan and guide future decisions for the 7th Street corridor.
(7-10-26) - The City of Denison will host a public open house later this month to gather feedback on the future of the 7th Street corridor. The open house will focus on the 7th Street Corridor Revitalization Plan, a planning effort aimed at identifying potential improvements along one of Denison’s most visible and heavily traveled areas. Community members will have the opportunity to review draft concepts, ask questions, and share input before the plan moves into its final review stage. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Norelius Community Library, located at 1403 1st Avenue South in Denison. The open house will be held in the Fireside and Carnegie Meeting Rooms.
Draft concepts expected to be available for review include ideas for corridor cleanup, improvements to key properties, restaurant and recreation opportunities, safer access, and possible next steps for implementation.
Residents may stop in anytime during the two-hour open house. City officials say public feedback will help refine the draft plan and guide future decisions for the 7th Street corridor.
Montgomery County News -
(7-10-26) - At 11:30 Thursday night, officers of the Red Oak Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Highway 34. Officers arrested 42 year old Donnell Thomas of Omaha for a warrant out of Plymouth County for Violation of Probation. Donnell Thomas is being held in th Montgomery County Jail on a $5000 cash or surety bond.
And at 5:30 Thursday afternoon, officers with the Red Oak Police Department arrested 38 year old Jessica Dady of Red Oak for Possession of Marijuana - 1st offense. Jessica was being held in Montgomery County Jail on a $1000 cash or surety bond.
(7-10-26) - At 11:30 Thursday night, officers of the Red Oak Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of Highway 34. Officers arrested 42 year old Donnell Thomas of Omaha for a warrant out of Plymouth County for Violation of Probation. Donnell Thomas is being held in th Montgomery County Jail on a $5000 cash or surety bond.
And at 5:30 Thursday afternoon, officers with the Red Oak Police Department arrested 38 year old Jessica Dady of Red Oak for Possession of Marijuana - 1st offense. Jessica was being held in Montgomery County Jail on a $1000 cash or surety bond.
Iowa foreclosure rates among nation’s highest -
(7-10-26) - Housing prices nationwide hit an all-time high this week, as Iowa continues to rank among the states with the highest foreclosure rates in the country. KCRG says according to real estate data firm ATTOM, Iowa ranks among the top 13 states with the highest foreclosure rates. Data shows 478 filings in the month of May — a 15 percent increase since February. Rural parts of the state are seeing the biggest increases, with May filings including Washington, Pocahontas, Taylor, and Cass Counties.
Banker John Huiskamp said the foreclosure trend is a factor when approving loans, though he does not view it as a major concern at this time. Huiskamp said homeowners who find themselves unable to make a payment — due to job loss, illness, or other circumstances — should contact their lender as early as possible.
According to Realtor.com, the median price for an existing home has fallen in the South and the West since a peak in 2022, but is up 10 percent in the Midwest. Fewer existing homes were sold nationwide last month compared to the month before.
Mortgage rates have climbed since the War in Iran began but remain lower than a year ago.
(7-10-26) - Housing prices nationwide hit an all-time high this week, as Iowa continues to rank among the states with the highest foreclosure rates in the country. KCRG says according to real estate data firm ATTOM, Iowa ranks among the top 13 states with the highest foreclosure rates. Data shows 478 filings in the month of May — a 15 percent increase since February. Rural parts of the state are seeing the biggest increases, with May filings including Washington, Pocahontas, Taylor, and Cass Counties.
Banker John Huiskamp said the foreclosure trend is a factor when approving loans, though he does not view it as a major concern at this time. Huiskamp said homeowners who find themselves unable to make a payment — due to job loss, illness, or other circumstances — should contact their lender as early as possible.
According to Realtor.com, the median price for an existing home has fallen in the South and the West since a peak in 2022, but is up 10 percent in the Midwest. Fewer existing homes were sold nationwide last month compared to the month before.
Mortgage rates have climbed since the War in Iran began but remain lower than a year ago.
Temporary regulations approved for RAGBRAI -
(7-8-26) – In last night’s Harlan City Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance establishing temporary regulations for vendors, public safety and traffic during RAGBRAI in Harlan on July 19th. Ordinance No. 2026-02 amends Chapter 131 of the Harlan Code of Ordinances to address the many, many visitors that are expected when RAGBRAI arrives. Under the ordinance, anyone selling food, merchandise or services outside of an established business during the event must obtain a commercial booth permit from the City of Harlan. Businesses operating only from their regular storefronts are exempt. Permit fees are set at $250 for Harlan nonprofit organizations and $500 for Harlan for Profit vendors. Vendors requiring electricity will pay an additional $75 and the Harlan RAGBRAI Committee may require a refundable cleanup deposit. The ordinance also requires vendors to locate in areas designated by the Harlan RAGBRAI Committee, comply with state and county health regulations, and provide proof of at least $1 million in liability insurance coverage. To improve public safety, beverages sold outdoors during the event must be served in non-glass containers. The ordinance also authorizes emergency removal of unpermitted vendors and requires permit holders to clean their assigned areas by no later than 7 a.m. on July 20. Official members of the Harlan RAGBRAI 2026 Committee will be allowed to operate golf carts and similar utility vehicles on city streets while performing event duties, provided they follow traffic laws and carry official authorization. Violations of the ordinance may result in a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days in jail, or both, in addition to civil penalties under the city’s municipal infraction code. The ordinance also authorizes law enforcement to temporarily close streets or redirect traffic as needed during the event. In addition, the city’s prohibition on openly carrying alcoholic beverages will be temporarily suspended on July 19 within festival areas, provided beverages are in non-glass containers. State laws prohibiting open containers in motor vehicles and public intoxication remain in effect. The temporary regulations will be in effect from 5 a.m. July 18 through 10 a.m. July 20.
(7-8-26) – In last night’s Harlan City Council meeting, the council approved an ordinance establishing temporary regulations for vendors, public safety and traffic during RAGBRAI in Harlan on July 19th. Ordinance No. 2026-02 amends Chapter 131 of the Harlan Code of Ordinances to address the many, many visitors that are expected when RAGBRAI arrives. Under the ordinance, anyone selling food, merchandise or services outside of an established business during the event must obtain a commercial booth permit from the City of Harlan. Businesses operating only from their regular storefronts are exempt. Permit fees are set at $250 for Harlan nonprofit organizations and $500 for Harlan for Profit vendors. Vendors requiring electricity will pay an additional $75 and the Harlan RAGBRAI Committee may require a refundable cleanup deposit. The ordinance also requires vendors to locate in areas designated by the Harlan RAGBRAI Committee, comply with state and county health regulations, and provide proof of at least $1 million in liability insurance coverage. To improve public safety, beverages sold outdoors during the event must be served in non-glass containers. The ordinance also authorizes emergency removal of unpermitted vendors and requires permit holders to clean their assigned areas by no later than 7 a.m. on July 20. Official members of the Harlan RAGBRAI 2026 Committee will be allowed to operate golf carts and similar utility vehicles on city streets while performing event duties, provided they follow traffic laws and carry official authorization. Violations of the ordinance may result in a simple misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days in jail, or both, in addition to civil penalties under the city’s municipal infraction code. The ordinance also authorizes law enforcement to temporarily close streets or redirect traffic as needed during the event. In addition, the city’s prohibition on openly carrying alcoholic beverages will be temporarily suspended on July 19 within festival areas, provided beverages are in non-glass containers. State laws prohibiting open containers in motor vehicles and public intoxication remain in effect. The temporary regulations will be in effect from 5 a.m. July 18 through 10 a.m. July 20.
Minutes from July 7th Shelby County Supervisors meeting -
(7-9-26) - The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 A.M.Tuesday July 7th. Engineer Chris Fredericksen gave a department update on speed limit law changes on paved highways from 55 mph to 60 mph. Fredericksen stated that speed limit signs have been updated and there may be a few other signs requiring updates due to the speed change.
A Department head report was given by EMA Coordinator, Alex Londo, on emergency management storm water damage at the EMA building.
Supervisors gave updates on meetings they attended.
Schaben made a motion to approve the Special Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for EXILE BREWING COMPANY LLC, Kolbe made a motion to approve the Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for WINE ON WHEELS IOWA LLC, and Schaben made a motion to approve the Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for AA LAMPE LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 was approved. A resolution designating the place at which notice of meetings of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors shall be posted. The Iowa Legislature has amended Iowa’s Open Meetings statute to require every governmental body to designate annually a prominent and conspicuous place for posting notice of its meetings; such notice must be visible at all times for at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting for which notice is being given; and the Shelby County Board of Supervisors has previously adopted an Open Meetings Policy expressing the Board’s commitment to both transparency and public participation in government; it has been resolved by the board of Supervisors for Shelby County that notices will be posted At least one full business day prior to the commencement of each meeting of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors from July 7, 2026, through and including January 4, 2027, the Shelby County Auditor shall post a meeting agenda, including the time, date, and place of the meeting, facing outward, on the glass exterior door on the south side of the Shelby County Courthouse. At its January 4, 2027, organizational meeting, and at every annual organizational meeting thereafter, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors shall designate the place at which notice of its meetings shall be posted for the following year. There was no discussion on potential handbook changes.
(7-9-26) - The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 A.M.Tuesday July 7th. Engineer Chris Fredericksen gave a department update on speed limit law changes on paved highways from 55 mph to 60 mph. Fredericksen stated that speed limit signs have been updated and there may be a few other signs requiring updates due to the speed change.
A Department head report was given by EMA Coordinator, Alex Londo, on emergency management storm water damage at the EMA building.
Supervisors gave updates on meetings they attended.
Schaben made a motion to approve the Special Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for EXILE BREWING COMPANY LLC, Kolbe made a motion to approve the Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for WINE ON WHEELS IOWA LLC, and Schaben made a motion to approve the Class “C” Retail Alcohol License for AA LAMPE LLC.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-26 was approved. A resolution designating the place at which notice of meetings of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors shall be posted. The Iowa Legislature has amended Iowa’s Open Meetings statute to require every governmental body to designate annually a prominent and conspicuous place for posting notice of its meetings; such notice must be visible at all times for at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting for which notice is being given; and the Shelby County Board of Supervisors has previously adopted an Open Meetings Policy expressing the Board’s commitment to both transparency and public participation in government; it has been resolved by the board of Supervisors for Shelby County that notices will be posted At least one full business day prior to the commencement of each meeting of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors from July 7, 2026, through and including January 4, 2027, the Shelby County Auditor shall post a meeting agenda, including the time, date, and place of the meeting, facing outward, on the glass exterior door on the south side of the Shelby County Courthouse. At its January 4, 2027, organizational meeting, and at every annual organizational meeting thereafter, the Shelby County Board of Supervisors shall designate the place at which notice of its meetings shall be posted for the following year. There was no discussion on potential handbook changes.
Fara Family to host a Practical Farmers field day this month -
(7-10-26) - The Fara family of Irwin will be hosting a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Considering Cover Crops? Species, Mixes and Support To Meet Your Farm's Needs Eric Fara grew up in Shelby County, Iowa, where his family raised crops for seed and his grandpa ran a grain elevator through which he sold the seed. About 25 years ago, they started raising wagyu cattle and grazing them on cover crops when possible. Eric felt a strong pull back to the farm after completing his education. To find his niche in the family operation, he started doing custom cover crop application using the cleaned rye and oat seed. Come to the Fara family's field day to see plots of various cover crop species and mixes. You'll hear about opportunities for cost-share to support adding cover crops. Eric is also excited to share how he has grown his custom seeding business to more than 1,600 acres of cover crops, plus some alfalfa and land in the Conservation Reserve Program.
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 2248 1900th Street, Irwin, Iowa 51446
RSVP: Attendees can RSVP by visiting the event page or calling PFI at (515)-232-5661
(7-10-26) - The Fara family of Irwin will be hosting a Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) field day. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Considering Cover Crops? Species, Mixes and Support To Meet Your Farm's Needs Eric Fara grew up in Shelby County, Iowa, where his family raised crops for seed and his grandpa ran a grain elevator through which he sold the seed. About 25 years ago, they started raising wagyu cattle and grazing them on cover crops when possible. Eric felt a strong pull back to the farm after completing his education. To find his niche in the family operation, he started doing custom cover crop application using the cleaned rye and oat seed. Come to the Fara family's field day to see plots of various cover crop species and mixes. You'll hear about opportunities for cost-share to support adding cover crops. Eric is also excited to share how he has grown his custom seeding business to more than 1,600 acres of cover crops, plus some alfalfa and land in the Conservation Reserve Program.
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: 2248 1900th Street, Irwin, Iowa 51446
RSVP: Attendees can RSVP by visiting the event page or calling PFI at (515)-232-5661
McCann trial set for late September -
(7-9-26) - 34 year old Jesse Eugene McCann of Greenfield, a former Atlantic School District employee facing sexual exploitation and grooming charges will stand trial in late September. Court records show the trial for McCann will take place at 9:30-a.m. on Sept. 29th. McCann will be arraigned on the charges July 27th. His pre-trial conference is set for August 31st. As previously reported, the Atlantic Police Department said McCann had turned himself in on charges last month, after police received a report on January 19, 2026 alleging he had engaged in inappropriate contact, communication, and interactions with a female student. Separately, McCann faces charge of sexual exploitation by a school employee associated with his alleged conduct with a juvenile student about 10-years ago while he was employed by the West Central Valley School District. The charge was filed by the Stuart Police Department, in May. McCann’s pre-trial conference on the charge was is to occur at 9:30-a.m. on July 13th.
(7-9-26) - 34 year old Jesse Eugene McCann of Greenfield, a former Atlantic School District employee facing sexual exploitation and grooming charges will stand trial in late September. Court records show the trial for McCann will take place at 9:30-a.m. on Sept. 29th. McCann will be arraigned on the charges July 27th. His pre-trial conference is set for August 31st. As previously reported, the Atlantic Police Department said McCann had turned himself in on charges last month, after police received a report on January 19, 2026 alleging he had engaged in inappropriate contact, communication, and interactions with a female student. Separately, McCann faces charge of sexual exploitation by a school employee associated with his alleged conduct with a juvenile student about 10-years ago while he was employed by the West Central Valley School District. The charge was filed by the Stuart Police Department, in May. McCann’s pre-trial conference on the charge was is to occur at 9:30-a.m. on July 13th.
Iowa had twice the drinking water violations for nitrate in 2025 as in 2024 -
(7-9-26) – (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - A report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows Iowa had 36 nitrate-related drinking water violations in 2025, which is more than double the number reported in 2024. Each year, DNR submits a compliance report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency detailing violations of federal drinking water standards, from excessive contamination levels to operator certification requirements. According to the 2025 report, nitrate contaminant levels above the EPA limit was the most common health-based standard violated by public water supply systems. The 36 violations occurred at 13 systems and impacted a total of 2,479 customers, according to the report. Violations of nitrate accounted for 41% of the total 87 violations of health-based standards. A health-based standard assesses whether the public water supply system produced finished water within the EPA established limits for drinking water contaminants. According to the report, more than half of the nitrate violations in 2025 occurred at four public water supply systems. The report said several of the systems with nitrate violations are installing treatment systems or connecting to other systems to address the nitrate violation issue. The report also shows “major” reporting and monitoring violations made by public water supply systems. A violation occurs when a system fails to collect, report, analyze or follow the proper sampling guidelines for a given contaminant in any one compliance period, which varies depending on the contaminant. Approximately 20% of Iowa’s public water supply systems had major reporting and monitoring violations, according to the report. Failure to collect coliform bacteria samples accounted for the majority of reporting and monitoring violations. Iowa had 249 violations for coliform bacteria monitoring at 158 systems. Nitrate monitoring, with a total of 84 reporting violations across 66 systems, was one of the contaminants with the highest reporting violations in 2025. Reporting and monitoring violations can most often be remedied by performing the necessary monitoring or issuing the necessary public notification. An administrative order can be issued for systems that fail to come into compliance in a timely manner. Over #12 million Iowans — about 95% of the population — are served by public water supply systems, the remaining population is served by private water supplies, like a well on the property.
(7-9-26) – (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - A report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows Iowa had 36 nitrate-related drinking water violations in 2025, which is more than double the number reported in 2024. Each year, DNR submits a compliance report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency detailing violations of federal drinking water standards, from excessive contamination levels to operator certification requirements. According to the 2025 report, nitrate contaminant levels above the EPA limit was the most common health-based standard violated by public water supply systems. The 36 violations occurred at 13 systems and impacted a total of 2,479 customers, according to the report. Violations of nitrate accounted for 41% of the total 87 violations of health-based standards. A health-based standard assesses whether the public water supply system produced finished water within the EPA established limits for drinking water contaminants. According to the report, more than half of the nitrate violations in 2025 occurred at four public water supply systems. The report said several of the systems with nitrate violations are installing treatment systems or connecting to other systems to address the nitrate violation issue. The report also shows “major” reporting and monitoring violations made by public water supply systems. A violation occurs when a system fails to collect, report, analyze or follow the proper sampling guidelines for a given contaminant in any one compliance period, which varies depending on the contaminant. Approximately 20% of Iowa’s public water supply systems had major reporting and monitoring violations, according to the report. Failure to collect coliform bacteria samples accounted for the majority of reporting and monitoring violations. Iowa had 249 violations for coliform bacteria monitoring at 158 systems. Nitrate monitoring, with a total of 84 reporting violations across 66 systems, was one of the contaminants with the highest reporting violations in 2025. Reporting and monitoring violations can most often be remedied by performing the necessary monitoring or issuing the necessary public notification. An administrative order can be issued for systems that fail to come into compliance in a timely manner. Over #12 million Iowans — about 95% of the population — are served by public water supply systems, the remaining population is served by private water supplies, like a well on the property.
Home explosion under investigation in Pottawattamie County -
(7-8-26) - A home explosion late Tuesday morning in Pottawattamie County is under investigation. According to reports, the home in rural Hancock was destroyed following an explosion and fire that occurred just before noon, Tuesday. Firefighters from Hancock, with assistance from the Avoca and Minden Fire Departments, responded to the scene northwest of Hancock, at 27476 390th Street. Altogether, 13 pieces of fire equipment and nearly two-dozen firefighters were on-hand to deal with the event.Reports say smoke and flames were visible following the explosion. A Pott. County Sheriff’s Deputy reporting debris was on the nearby roadway and scattered across a wide area of the property.The home’s owner was outside when the home exploded. No injuries were reported.
(7-8-26) - A home explosion late Tuesday morning in Pottawattamie County is under investigation. According to reports, the home in rural Hancock was destroyed following an explosion and fire that occurred just before noon, Tuesday. Firefighters from Hancock, with assistance from the Avoca and Minden Fire Departments, responded to the scene northwest of Hancock, at 27476 390th Street. Altogether, 13 pieces of fire equipment and nearly two-dozen firefighters were on-hand to deal with the event.Reports say smoke and flames were visible following the explosion. A Pott. County Sheriff’s Deputy reporting debris was on the nearby roadway and scattered across a wide area of the property.The home’s owner was outside when the home exploded. No injuries were reported.
Nurse from Treynor surrenders license -
(7-8-26) – ( Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Almost two years after the State of Nebraska revoked a nurse’s ability to practice there for posing a “significant risk to public safety,” Iowa’s Board of Nursing has agreed to accept a nurse’s surrender of her license to practice in Iowa. The decision by the Iowa board comes after Brandy Wicks, a registered nurse from Treynor, was accused of stealing patient medications from a hospital, a home-hospice program and at least two nursing homes, and after her indictment on 11 federal criminal charges. Records from Nebraska’s Division of Public Health show that Wicks’ ability to practice nursing in that state was revoked in October 2024. The division alleged that in 2023, Wicks was working with patients at Nebraska Medicine’s trauma center when she charted that she had given a patient oxycodone, which the patient later denied receiving. A subsequent audit allegedly revealed that over 15 days, there were 52 discrepancies in medication records involving 17 patients cared for by Wicks. According to division records, Wicks was fired from Nebraska Medicine. The division also alleges Wicks worked for a Council Bluffs hospice agency, St. Croix Hospice, when a patient’s spouse noticed morphine pills were missing after Wicks had visited. After the spouse inquired about the missing drugs, Wicks allegedly went back to the patient’s home and returned the drugs, saying they must have fallen off a table unnoticed into her bag. Wicks later failed to appear for a hearing on licensing charges, according to Nebraska state records. A hearing officer, Robert E. Harkins, revoked Wicks’ ability to practice in Nebraska, stating that her actions were “serious, and constitute a significant risk to public safety.” The decision was affirmed by the chief medical officer of Nebraska’s Division of Public Health. Wicks retained her license to practice in Iowa, although in April 2025, the Iowa Board of Nursing charged her with misappropriating or attempting to misappropriate medications, failing to properly document or perform the disposal of medications, and failing to properly safeguard or secure medications. That case stemmed from allegations that Wicks had been working at an unspecified acute care hospital in 2023 when she admitted to pulling controlled and noncontrolled medications from the electronic medication dispensing machine and placing the drugs in drawers in patient rooms for administration at a later time. The board also alleged Wicks pulled a dose of oxycodone out of the medication dispensing machine and documented administering the drug to a patient who later said they never received it. To resolve the matter, Wicks agreed to a settlement that allowed her to keep her Iowa license, although it was placed on probationary status for two years. The Iowa board now alleges that in January 2026, with her Iowa license on probation, Wicks landed a job working as a nurse at Chapters Living, an assisted living center in Council Bluffs, where she later was fired after being accused of stealing medications. According to the board, Wicks then began working at Oakland Manor, an Iowa nursing home. Wicks later admitted to local and state investigators that she had stolen medications while employed at Oakland Manor, the board alleges. Wicks recently agreed to surrender her Iowa nurse’s license with the understanding she can apply for reinstatement after one year. That agreement followed a May 19, 2026, federal grand jury indictment charging Wicks with eight counts of tampering with consumer products and three counts of acquiring controlled substances by subterfuge or fraud. According to prosecutors, Wicks replaced patients’ narcotic painkillers, oxycodone and hydrocodone, with vitamins or Tylenol in January 2026. In February and March 2026, prosecutors alleged, she replaced other patients’ oxycodone with vitamins or an antihistamine. Those alleged incidents involve medications for at least seven different patients, according to prosecutors. The indictment also accuses Wicks of obtaining a hospice patient’s morphine through subterfuge or fraud in July 2022. Wicks has pleaded not guilty to all of the criminal charges, and the case is currently scheduled for trial in November 2026.
(7-8-26) – ( Iowa Capital Dispatch) - Almost two years after the State of Nebraska revoked a nurse’s ability to practice there for posing a “significant risk to public safety,” Iowa’s Board of Nursing has agreed to accept a nurse’s surrender of her license to practice in Iowa. The decision by the Iowa board comes after Brandy Wicks, a registered nurse from Treynor, was accused of stealing patient medications from a hospital, a home-hospice program and at least two nursing homes, and after her indictment on 11 federal criminal charges. Records from Nebraska’s Division of Public Health show that Wicks’ ability to practice nursing in that state was revoked in October 2024. The division alleged that in 2023, Wicks was working with patients at Nebraska Medicine’s trauma center when she charted that she had given a patient oxycodone, which the patient later denied receiving. A subsequent audit allegedly revealed that over 15 days, there were 52 discrepancies in medication records involving 17 patients cared for by Wicks. According to division records, Wicks was fired from Nebraska Medicine. The division also alleges Wicks worked for a Council Bluffs hospice agency, St. Croix Hospice, when a patient’s spouse noticed morphine pills were missing after Wicks had visited. After the spouse inquired about the missing drugs, Wicks allegedly went back to the patient’s home and returned the drugs, saying they must have fallen off a table unnoticed into her bag. Wicks later failed to appear for a hearing on licensing charges, according to Nebraska state records. A hearing officer, Robert E. Harkins, revoked Wicks’ ability to practice in Nebraska, stating that her actions were “serious, and constitute a significant risk to public safety.” The decision was affirmed by the chief medical officer of Nebraska’s Division of Public Health. Wicks retained her license to practice in Iowa, although in April 2025, the Iowa Board of Nursing charged her with misappropriating or attempting to misappropriate medications, failing to properly document or perform the disposal of medications, and failing to properly safeguard or secure medications. That case stemmed from allegations that Wicks had been working at an unspecified acute care hospital in 2023 when she admitted to pulling controlled and noncontrolled medications from the electronic medication dispensing machine and placing the drugs in drawers in patient rooms for administration at a later time. The board also alleged Wicks pulled a dose of oxycodone out of the medication dispensing machine and documented administering the drug to a patient who later said they never received it. To resolve the matter, Wicks agreed to a settlement that allowed her to keep her Iowa license, although it was placed on probationary status for two years. The Iowa board now alleges that in January 2026, with her Iowa license on probation, Wicks landed a job working as a nurse at Chapters Living, an assisted living center in Council Bluffs, where she later was fired after being accused of stealing medications. According to the board, Wicks then began working at Oakland Manor, an Iowa nursing home. Wicks later admitted to local and state investigators that she had stolen medications while employed at Oakland Manor, the board alleges. Wicks recently agreed to surrender her Iowa nurse’s license with the understanding she can apply for reinstatement after one year. That agreement followed a May 19, 2026, federal grand jury indictment charging Wicks with eight counts of tampering with consumer products and three counts of acquiring controlled substances by subterfuge or fraud. According to prosecutors, Wicks replaced patients’ narcotic painkillers, oxycodone and hydrocodone, with vitamins or Tylenol in January 2026. In February and March 2026, prosecutors alleged, she replaced other patients’ oxycodone with vitamins or an antihistamine. Those alleged incidents involve medications for at least seven different patients, according to prosecutors. The indictment also accuses Wicks of obtaining a hospice patient’s morphine through subterfuge or fraud in July 2022. Wicks has pleaded not guilty to all of the criminal charges, and the case is currently scheduled for trial in November 2026.
Crop Report
(7-7--26) - Farmers had 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026. This is 0.6 days less than last year, when there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent very short, 16 percent short, 65 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus. Corn silking in Iowa reached 8 percent, which is 5 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition rated 78 percent good to excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 37 percent, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Soybeans setting pods reached 3 percent, which is 5 percentage points behind last year. Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 96 percent, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Oats condition rated 82 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 73 percent good to excellent.
(7-7--26) - Farmers had 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026. This is 0.6 days less than last year, when there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent very short, 16 percent short, 65 percent adequate, and 16 percent surplus. Corn silking in Iowa reached 8 percent, which is 5 percentage points behind last year. Corn condition rated 78 percent good to excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 37 percent, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Soybeans setting pods reached 3 percent, which is 5 percentage points behind last year. Soybean condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Oats headed reached 96 percent, which is 3 percentage points ahead of last year. Oats condition rated 82 percent good to excellent. Pasture condition rated 73 percent good to excellent.
Audubon County Fair Queen to be crowned July 15th -
The 2026 Audubon County Fair Queen will be crowned on Wednesday, July 15th. The Sponsorship Dinner will start at 5:30 in the tent by the Agri-Hall, followed by the 4-H Pie Auction, the 4-H Hall of Fame, Little Miss and Little Mister Audubon County Fair and then the Queen contest. This years contestants include:
Olivia Carter, the daughter of Ann and Jerry Carter of Audubon representing the Bunkhouse Gang 4-H Club; Katelyn Dreher, the daughter of Randy and Crystal Dreher. Olivia is going to be a junior at Audubon High School.
Evelyn Gomez, the daughter of Carrie and Chad Davis. She is a member of FFA and 4-H and the only 4 sport girl in her class.
Kari Graeve, the daughter of Sam and Kathy Greave. Kari will be attending Wayne State College this fall, pursuing a career in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.
The 2026 Audubon County Fair Queen will be crowned on Wednesday, July 15th. The Sponsorship Dinner will start at 5:30 in the tent by the Agri-Hall, followed by the 4-H Pie Auction, the 4-H Hall of Fame, Little Miss and Little Mister Audubon County Fair and then the Queen contest. This years contestants include:
Olivia Carter, the daughter of Ann and Jerry Carter of Audubon representing the Bunkhouse Gang 4-H Club; Katelyn Dreher, the daughter of Randy and Crystal Dreher. Olivia is going to be a junior at Audubon High School.
Evelyn Gomez, the daughter of Carrie and Chad Davis. She is a member of FFA and 4-H and the only 4 sport girl in her class.
Kari Graeve, the daughter of Sam and Kathy Greave. Kari will be attending Wayne State College this fall, pursuing a career in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science.
Iowa West Foundation hosts grants workshop in Stanton -
(7-6-26) – Representatives of the Iowa West Foundation are once again hitting the road and taking their grants workshop to Stanton on Wednesday, July 29th.from 10 am to noon. Interested applicants from nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Foundation’s funding area are invited to learn about the grants process, policies and procedures and to ask staff questions about proposals ahead of the final funding cycle of 2026. Venue details will be shared upon registration. Registrations will be accepted until noon on Monday, July 27th or until registrations meet the workshop’s maximum capacity. Attendees will hear from program officers, ask questions about the grant application process, work through budget inquiries and learn about the grants management system. To register, go to bit.ly/IWFStanton.
(7-6-26) – Representatives of the Iowa West Foundation are once again hitting the road and taking their grants workshop to Stanton on Wednesday, July 29th.from 10 am to noon. Interested applicants from nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Foundation’s funding area are invited to learn about the grants process, policies and procedures and to ask staff questions about proposals ahead of the final funding cycle of 2026. Venue details will be shared upon registration. Registrations will be accepted until noon on Monday, July 27th or until registrations meet the workshop’s maximum capacity. Attendees will hear from program officers, ask questions about the grant application process, work through budget inquiries and learn about the grants management system. To register, go to bit.ly/IWFStanton.
Road Closure in Shelby County =
(6-23-26) – The Shelby County Bridge Department has shut down 750th Street between Ironwood and Hazel Roads effective now. They are replacing the 3 10 foot culverts with a bridge. The project will take around 2 months to complete weather permitting. If you have any questions, contact the Shelby County Engineers Office.
(6-23-26) – The Shelby County Bridge Department has shut down 750th Street between Ironwood and Hazel Roads effective now. They are replacing the 3 10 foot culverts with a bridge. The project will take around 2 months to complete weather permitting. If you have any questions, contact the Shelby County Engineers Office.
Apply now for grant applications from the Endowment for Education -
(5-28-26) - Grant applications now being accepted for healthcare education Grant applications for healthcare education from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2026 semester. The funds will be distributed as grants—loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the money is subject to a five percent interest rate and repayment of principal. Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin, Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA, 51537, phone 712 755-4316 or email [email protected]. The grants can be for new, entry level, or advanced training or certifications.
(5-28-26) - Grant applications now being accepted for healthcare education Grant applications for healthcare education from the Endowment for Education are now being accepted. The grants are made available through the Lucille Petersen Endowment Fund. The funds will be distributed to selected applicants seeking short or long-range educational assistance to pursue healthcare occupations. A June 30th deadline has been set for applications to be submitted for the fall 2026 semester. The funds will be distributed as grants—loans that will be forgiven if the recipient is employed within a 20-mile radius of Harlan in his or her specialized healthcare occupation following completion of courses. If a recipient cannot fulfill the service terms under which the loan will be forgiven, the money is subject to a five percent interest rate and repayment of principal. Application forms and more information are available by contacting Ruth Pitkin, Myrtue Medical Center, 1213 Garfield Ave., Harlan, IA, 51537, phone 712 755-4316 or email [email protected]. The grants can be for new, entry level, or advanced training or certifications.
"Schedule of Events for the Wall That Heals" -
(7-7-26) -Ceremony Details Shaping Up for The Wall That Heals Excitement continues to build as Manning prepares to host The Wall That Heals, the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Education Center that will be on display in the community from July 23-July 26. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bringing the experience of the nation’s most visited memorial to communities across America. The exhibit provides an opportunity for veterans, families and visitors to reflect on the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War while learning more about the conflict and those who served. In addition to the wall itself, several special ceremonies are being planned throughout the week. The Welcome Home Ceremony will be held Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Organizers have assembled an impressive lineup of speakers and musicians for the event. The keynote address will be delivered by Gerald “Gerry” Berry, a decorated Vietnam veteran and public speaker widely known for piloting "Lady Ace 09," the helicopter that evacuated U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin during the Fall of Saigon. Area nurse honor guards and veteran organizations will also participate. And music will be provided by Brad Morgan, the award-winning musical artist and son of local Vietnam Veteran, and Don Struve who was at the original dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 1982. The ceremony is intended to honor Vietnam veterans and provide the welcome home many never received upon returning from service. Another moving event will take place Friday evening during the Candlelight Vigil at 9:30 p.m. The key speaker at that event will be Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA and a State Legislator. Born with spina bifida after his dad was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, Josh will lead the vigil, which specifically honors victims of Agent Orange exposure and those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This event will conclude with the playing of bagpipes by Mackenzie Highlanders Pipes & Drums of Iowa. Organizers encourage residents from the region to attend the ceremonies and visit the wall throughout its stay. Whether paying tribute to a loved one, honoring a veteran, or learning more about an important chapter in American history, The Wall That Heals offers a meaningful experience for visitors of all ages. Visitors are also encouraged to reach out for a group tour (small or large) by calling 712-655-2176. Additional details about the week can be found at www.thewallthathealsmanning2026.com
(7-7-26) -Ceremony Details Shaping Up for The Wall That Heals Excitement continues to build as Manning prepares to host The Wall That Heals, the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Education Center that will be on display in the community from July 23-July 26. The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bringing the experience of the nation’s most visited memorial to communities across America. The exhibit provides an opportunity for veterans, families and visitors to reflect on the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War while learning more about the conflict and those who served. In addition to the wall itself, several special ceremonies are being planned throughout the week. The Welcome Home Ceremony will be held Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Organizers have assembled an impressive lineup of speakers and musicians for the event. The keynote address will be delivered by Gerald “Gerry” Berry, a decorated Vietnam veteran and public speaker widely known for piloting "Lady Ace 09," the helicopter that evacuated U.S. Ambassador Graham Martin during the Fall of Saigon. Area nurse honor guards and veteran organizations will also participate. And music will be provided by Brad Morgan, the award-winning musical artist and son of local Vietnam Veteran, and Don Struve who was at the original dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., in 1982. The ceremony is intended to honor Vietnam veterans and provide the welcome home many never received upon returning from service. Another moving event will take place Friday evening during the Candlelight Vigil at 9:30 p.m. The key speaker at that event will be Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA and a State Legislator. Born with spina bifida after his dad was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, Josh will lead the vigil, which specifically honors victims of Agent Orange exposure and those affected by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This event will conclude with the playing of bagpipes by Mackenzie Highlanders Pipes & Drums of Iowa. Organizers encourage residents from the region to attend the ceremonies and visit the wall throughout its stay. Whether paying tribute to a loved one, honoring a veteran, or learning more about an important chapter in American history, The Wall That Heals offers a meaningful experience for visitors of all ages. Visitors are also encouraged to reach out for a group tour (small or large) by calling 712-655-2176. Additional details about the week can be found at www.thewallthathealsmanning2026.com
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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.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Thursday, July 16th - 11 am to 5 pm - Central Church of Christ in Griswold
Friday, July 17th - - 11 am to 5 pm - Manning VFW
Noon to 5 pm - Logan Community Center
Tuesday, July 21st - 11:30 to 5 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
11:30 to 5 pm - Vet' Auditorium in Harlan. For an appointment, call Sue at 579-8012. Walk-ins welcome
Wednesday, July 22nd - Noon to 5:30 pm - Lewis Community Center
11 am to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Monday, July 27th - Noon to 6 pm - Exira Event Center
Wednesday July 29th - Noon to 6 pm - St Patrick's Parish Center in Dunlap
LifeServe Donation Centers -
Schedule your appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
Monday, July 6th - 1 pm to 4:30 pm - At Schleswig Community Building, 204 2nd St., Schleswig
Monday, July 13th - 12:15 pm to 5:45 pm - 1601 8th Avenue North in Denison.
Thursday, July 16th - 11 am to 5 pm - Central Church of Christ in Griswold
Friday, July 17th - - 11 am to 5 pm - Manning VFW
Noon to 5 pm - Logan Community Center
Tuesday, July 21st - 11:30 to 5 pm - Elk Horn Lutheran Church
11:30 to 5 pm - Vet' Auditorium in Harlan. For an appointment, call Sue at 579-8012. Walk-ins welcome
Wednesday, July 22nd - Noon to 5:30 pm - Lewis Community Center
11 am to 5 pm - St. Boniface Parish Center in Westphalia
Monday, July 27th - Noon to 6 pm - Exira Event Center
Wednesday July 29th - Noon to 6 pm - St Patrick's Parish Center in Dunlap
LifeServe Donation Centers -
Schedule your appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.
Monday, July 6th - 1 pm to 4:30 pm - At Schleswig Community Building, 204 2nd St., Schleswig
Monday, July 13th - 12:15 pm to 5:45 pm - 1601 8th Avenue North in Denison.
East Pottawattamie County Fair starts July 17th -
The 2026 East Pottawattamie County Fair is coming July 17th through the 21! Livestock, live music, carnival lights, food that hits the spot and five straight days of nonstop summer excitement. Grab your crew, grab your tickets and get ready to celebrate everything that makes Iowa awesome. There will be Cole Rath Live Music Thursday, Finding Dixie on Friday, Figure 8 races and a teen dance on Saturday and a red neck rally race on Sunday.
The 2026 East Pottawattamie County Fair is coming July 17th through the 21! Livestock, live music, carnival lights, food that hits the spot and five straight days of nonstop summer excitement. Grab your crew, grab your tickets and get ready to celebrate everything that makes Iowa awesome. There will be Cole Rath Live Music Thursday, Finding Dixie on Friday, Figure 8 races and a teen dance on Saturday and a red neck rally race on Sunday.
St. Mary’s Picnic in Portsmouth set for July 25th -
(7-20-26) – Good Food, good times and great people – that’s St. Mary’s our lady of Fatima Portsmouth Parish Picnic Saturday, July 25th. A Show n Shine will be held 10 am to 2 pm, featuring cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors; a bike fried for Shelby County Trails will start at 10 am, there will be a Pitch Tournament at 11 am and all stands will open at 4 pm. The kids will love all the inflatables and midway open from 5 to 9. A bags tournament will start at 2 pm, dauber bingo at 4:30 and chuck a luck from 4 to 6 pm. The auction starts at 6 pm and there will be live music by Lemar Harrison after the auction. There will also be a softball tournament Saturday afternoon! Come back on Sunday for mass at 10 am and the Staley’s Chicken Dinner from 1 am to 1:30 pm.
(7-20-26) – Good Food, good times and great people – that’s St. Mary’s our lady of Fatima Portsmouth Parish Picnic Saturday, July 25th. A Show n Shine will be held 10 am to 2 pm, featuring cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors; a bike fried for Shelby County Trails will start at 10 am, there will be a Pitch Tournament at 11 am and all stands will open at 4 pm. The kids will love all the inflatables and midway open from 5 to 9. A bags tournament will start at 2 pm, dauber bingo at 4:30 and chuck a luck from 4 to 6 pm. The auction starts at 6 pm and there will be live music by Lemar Harrison after the auction. There will also be a softball tournament Saturday afternoon! Come back on Sunday for mass at 10 am and the Staley’s Chicken Dinner from 1 am to 1:30 pm.
2026 Shelby County Fair Judging Results -
(7-9-26) Dog Division -
Payton Brockoff - Shelby Trailblazers - was the Champion Intermediate Dog Showman - and received a lavender ribbon for
Reserve Champion Overall Dog Showman and Champion Intermediate Dog Showman. Payton also
received a Purple ribbon for Grand Champion Conformation.
Ellie Hansen of the Shelby Trailblazers received the Reserve Grand Champion Conformation and the Champion Overall Dog Showman and the champion Senior Dog Showman.
2026 Shelby County Fair Judging Results:
Shelby County Cake Decorating -
Champion Ugliest Cake – Reghan Christensen
Champion Fair Theme Cake – Joe Holloway
Reserve Champion Fair Theme Cake – Kylie Christensen
Champion Cupcake Critters – Klie Christensen
Reserve Champion Cupcake Critters – Monroe Nelson
Champion Traditional Cake – Makayla Gross
Reserve Champion Traditional Cake – Rebekah Christensen
Champion Anything Goes Cake – Emma Zaiger
Reserve Champion Anything Goes Cake – Cooper Sorensen
Table Setting Results -
Champion Senior Formal – Rebekah Christensen
Champion Senior Informal – Emma Zaiger / Meredit Mulligan
Reserve Champion Senior Informal – Kendra Robinson / Brylee Dotzler
Champion Intermediate Informal – Aubrey
Champion Junior Informal – Sophia Greer
Reserve Champion Junior Informal – Carol Heinrichs
Champion Junior Formal – Monroe Nelson
Reserve Champion Junior Formal – Eve Christoffersen
Cat and Small Pets -
Champion Long Haired cat- Carly Torneten
Reserve Champion Long haired cat- Ellie Hansen
Champion Short haired cat- Ellie Hansen
Reserve Champion short haired cat- Natalie Belcher
Grand Champion Cat- Carly Torneten
Reserve Grand Champion Cat- Ellie Hansen|
Champion Senior Cat Showman- Carly Torenten
Reserve Champion Senior Cat showman- Ellie Hansen
Champion Intermediate cat showman- Natalie Belcher
Champion Junior cat showman- Avery Carroll
Champion Overall Cat Showman- Carly Torneten
Reserve Champion Overall Cat Showman- Avery Carroll
Grand Champion Small Pet- Harper Petsche
Poultry Results -
Champion Chicken- Karissa Good
Reserve Champion Chicken- Brody Plambeck
Champion Bantam- Daxton Stein
Reserve Champion Bantam- Kase Stein
Champion Egg Production Chicken- Karlie Schmidt
Reserve Champion Egg Production Chicken- Karlie Schmidt
Champion Other Fowl- Daxton Stein
Reserve Champion Other Fowl- Daxton Stein
Champion Broiler- Bailee Arkfeld
Reserve Champion Broiler- Bailee Arkfeld
Champion Senior Poultry Showman- Bailee Arkfeld
Reserve Champion Poultry Showman- Daxton Stein
Champion Intermediate Poultry Showman- Peyton Madsen
Reserve Champion Intermediate Poultry Showman- Payton Brockhoff
Champion Junior Poultry Showman- Owen Bruck
Reserve Champion Junior Poultry Showman- Alivia Hastert
Champion Overall Poultry Showman- Bailee Arkfeld
Reserve Champion Overall Poultry Showman- Daxton Stein
Bottle Bucket Calves
Champion Bottle Bucket Plus One- Sophia Greer
Reserve Champion Bottle Bucket Plus One- Jaegar Klindt
Champion Bottle Bucket Calf- Reghan Christensen
Reserve Champion Bottle Bucket Calf- Edith Schaben
Champion Bottle Bucket Calf Pen Decorating- Rebekah Christensen
Reserve Champion Bottle Bucket Calf Pen Decorating- Georgia Weis
(7-9-26) Dog Division -
Payton Brockoff - Shelby Trailblazers - was the Champion Intermediate Dog Showman - and received a lavender ribbon for
Reserve Champion Overall Dog Showman and Champion Intermediate Dog Showman. Payton also
received a Purple ribbon for Grand Champion Conformation.
Ellie Hansen of the Shelby Trailblazers received the Reserve Grand Champion Conformation and the Champion Overall Dog Showman and the champion Senior Dog Showman.
2026 Shelby County Fair Judging Results:
Shelby County Cake Decorating -
Champion Ugliest Cake – Reghan Christensen
Champion Fair Theme Cake – Joe Holloway
Reserve Champion Fair Theme Cake – Kylie Christensen
Champion Cupcake Critters – Klie Christensen
Reserve Champion Cupcake Critters – Monroe Nelson
Champion Traditional Cake – Makayla Gross
Reserve Champion Traditional Cake – Rebekah Christensen
Champion Anything Goes Cake – Emma Zaiger
Reserve Champion Anything Goes Cake – Cooper Sorensen
Table Setting Results -
Champion Senior Formal – Rebekah Christensen
Champion Senior Informal – Emma Zaiger / Meredit Mulligan
Reserve Champion Senior Informal – Kendra Robinson / Brylee Dotzler
Champion Intermediate Informal – Aubrey
Champion Junior Informal – Sophia Greer
Reserve Champion Junior Informal – Carol Heinrichs
Champion Junior Formal – Monroe Nelson
Reserve Champion Junior Formal – Eve Christoffersen
Cat and Small Pets -
Champion Long Haired cat- Carly Torneten
Reserve Champion Long haired cat- Ellie Hansen
Champion Short haired cat- Ellie Hansen
Reserve Champion short haired cat- Natalie Belcher
Grand Champion Cat- Carly Torneten
Reserve Grand Champion Cat- Ellie Hansen|
Champion Senior Cat Showman- Carly Torenten
Reserve Champion Senior Cat showman- Ellie Hansen
Champion Intermediate cat showman- Natalie Belcher
Champion Junior cat showman- Avery Carroll
Champion Overall Cat Showman- Carly Torneten
Reserve Champion Overall Cat Showman- Avery Carroll
Grand Champion Small Pet- Harper Petsche
Poultry Results -
Champion Chicken- Karissa Good
Reserve Champion Chicken- Brody Plambeck
Champion Bantam- Daxton Stein
Reserve Champion Bantam- Kase Stein
Champion Egg Production Chicken- Karlie Schmidt
Reserve Champion Egg Production Chicken- Karlie Schmidt
Champion Other Fowl- Daxton Stein
Reserve Champion Other Fowl- Daxton Stein
Champion Broiler- Bailee Arkfeld
Reserve Champion Broiler- Bailee Arkfeld
Champion Senior Poultry Showman- Bailee Arkfeld
Reserve Champion Poultry Showman- Daxton Stein
Champion Intermediate Poultry Showman- Peyton Madsen
Reserve Champion Intermediate Poultry Showman- Payton Brockhoff
Champion Junior Poultry Showman- Owen Bruck
Reserve Champion Junior Poultry Showman- Alivia Hastert
Champion Overall Poultry Showman- Bailee Arkfeld
Reserve Champion Overall Poultry Showman- Daxton Stein
Bottle Bucket Calves
Champion Bottle Bucket Plus One- Sophia Greer
Reserve Champion Bottle Bucket Plus One- Jaegar Klindt
Champion Bottle Bucket Calf- Reghan Christensen
Reserve Champion Bottle Bucket Calf- Edith Schaben
Champion Bottle Bucket Calf Pen Decorating- Rebekah Christensen
Reserve Champion Bottle Bucket Calf Pen Decorating- Georgia Weis
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