Thursday, June 8th, 2023
All FMCTC members, perspective members and their families are invited to join them for a picnic this summer to show their appreciation to you. Please come and enjoy Pizza Ranch Chicken. Feel free to attend any date/time/location that works for you.
Aspinwall - Thursday, June 8th, 5 to 7 pm at the Aspinwall Community Center
Upcoming American Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Friday, June 9th - Carson Community Center - 11:30 -5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 13th - Anita Community Center - 12:30 - 5:30 pm
Thursday, June 15th - Treynor Community Center - 11:30 to 5:30 pm
Friday, June 16th - Atlantic YMCA - Noon to 5 pm
Rand Community Senior Center in Missouri Valley - noon to 6 pm
Care Initiatives in Dunlap - 11 am to 5 pm
Tuesday, June 20th - St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap - noon to 6 pm
Wednesday, June 21st - Central Church in Carroll - noon to 6 pm
St. Mary's Parish Center in Panama - noon to 6 pm
Monday, June 26th - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan - 8 am to 2 pm
St. Joseph's Hall in Earling - noon to 6 pm
The Concerned, Inc. Drive thru Hot Dog and Hamburger Fundraiser will be held Friday, June 9th, in the Concerned Inc. parking lot in Harlan. For a free will donation, you can enjoy a hamburger or hot dog, chips, a cookie and a bottle of water. Everyone is welcome.
The public is invited to a Community Health Needs Assessment Group Forum on Friday June 9th. The forum will be held to discuss the needs of the residents of Shelby County. It will be held at Myrtue Medical Center's Auble Room from 8 am to 12 noon. Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Remember, everyone is welcome to attend! Your voice helps them better understand the health gaps in Shelby County.
This week’s events at Prairie Rose State Park -
(6-5-23) - A Shelby County Conservation team member will be presenting a program on Owls, Friday, June 9th. They will be walking around the campgrounds at Prairie Rose State Park from 6 to 8 pm. And a program on Simple Campfire Cooking will be presented at the south shelter house at Prairie Rose State Park, Saturday, June 10th, starting at 10 am.
The Dow House in Dow City will present a Pioneer Rendezvous, Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th. Join them for a weekend of fun family events including hide tanning, chip and tomahawk throwing, Dow House tours Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 and a pie and ice cream fundraiser on Saturday from noon to 4.
The Shelby County Relay for Life will be held this Friday, June 9th, on the square in downtown Harlan. Opening Ceremonies will be at 5 pm; Teams and Sponsors Recognition will be held at 5:30 pm. The Survivor and Caregiver Lap will start at 6 pm. Participants are asked to gather at Perception Photography Studio across from Bauer's Shoes. Those who have not registered or received their shirts can get them at the Survivor Table on the southeast corner of the square. The 2023 Relay for Life Honorary Survivor Mitch Osborn will speak at 6:15 and will then auction off pies for the pie auction following his speech. The Luminaria Ceremony will start at 8:30 pm. Other events going on include the Dazzling Diva's will be serving concessions beginning at 5 pm; Harlan's Tropical Sno will be providing sweet treats; the Kids Zone will be open from 5 to 7 pm with Stars and Bars inflatables, sponsored by Miller Fuel and Oil; and Harlan's Got Talent will take center stage from 7:15 to 8:30. If you want to be part of the show, contact Megan Sorensen at 515/333-9890.
19 Iowa schools win Carrie Chapman Catt Award for registering 90% of eligible students to vote -
(6-8-23) - Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced 19 Iowa schools qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award this school year. The award goes to schools that register at least 90 percent of their eligible students to vote. More than 2,600 high school students registered this year in conjunction with the Catt Award initiative. In southwest Iowa, the list of schools includes: Harlan High School; and the West Monona High School.
Secretary Pate created the award in 2019 to encourage voter registration in Iowa high schools. The award is named after Carrie Chapman Catt, a famous Iowa native who was instrumental in securing passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women access to the ballot box more than 100 years ago.
Each of the 19 schools recognized for registering 90% or more of eligible students will be presented the Carrie Chapman Catt Award trophy. Additionally, 9 Iowa schools registered more than 70 percent of eligible students, and 10 registered more than 50 percent. Inspire2Vote collaborated with Secretary Pate’s office to assist schools with their voter registration efforts.
Blair murder suspect waives hearing; case appears headed to trial -
(6-8-23) – 22 year old Elijah Logan, the Council Bluffs Man who turned himself in following a four day manhunt after a fatal shooting near Blair, NE High School is headed to trial over the incident. Logan is charged in the shooting last month that left 34-year-old Jordan Ely dead and the mother of Logan’s child injured.
Prosecutors say Logan exchanged gunfire with Ely after breaking into the home. Investigators said Logan also shot the woman at least twice in her legs — and that she was holding the infant at the time, but the child was not harmed.
Logan then fled the scene and was on the run for four days as authorities shared information with the public to aid in his capture. School officials deemed classes optional on the day of the shooting as the investigation continued at a nearby residence. Logan was previously denied bond and could incur the death penalty, although Scott Vander Schaaf has not yet made a determination on whether they will seek the death penalty in this case.
Mills County Sheriff’s report -
(6-8-23) – The Mills County Sheriff’s office has released their latest arrest report. On Saturday, June 3rd, 39 year old Kevin Wendt of Pacific Junction, was arrested in Mills County at around 7:25 pm on a warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $1,000.
There were three arrests on Tuesday, June 6th. 41 year old Jennifer Lee Kell of Council Bluffs was arrested at around 1:50 pm on Highway 34 at Ingrum Ave. for Driving While Barred. Her bond was set at $2,000.
33 year old Tyler Eldon Buckner of Emerson was arrested at around 11:15 Tuesday night for being a felon in control of a firearm. His bond was $5,000.
And 61 year old Jeffery Richard Pape of Emerson was arrested at around 5:20 Tuesday on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was held without bond.
Blood Supply is facing stress – donors are needed -
A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant with someone needing a blood transfusion in the US every two seconds. Platelet donors are especially needed at this time. The public can help ensure continuity for patients by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now and in the weeks ahead.
Wednesday, June 14th is World Blood Donor Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply and to recognize volunteer blood donors. This is the perfect time to give, especially for those who haven’t given in a while or who have never given before. In thanks for taking time to help, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma June 1 – 30 will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice. Those who come to give throughout June will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule a time to give now
Beware of Fake Money -
(6-7-23) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware from multiple businesses that there seems to be counterfeit currency circulating around the area. If you do business with cash, please slow down, double check it and report anything off to the Sheriff’s office. Many of the bills have copy money erased from them.
Vote for changing Harlan Fire Department Constitution Tuesday night -
(6-7-23) – Changes to the Constitution of the Harlan Fire Department were approved at Tuesday night’s Harlan City Council meeting. The changes were in relation to Article VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution involving residence to be on the Fire Department. Originally it was required that you had to be a resident of Harlan to be on the Fire Department. Later on that changed to living within two miles of the city limits and then went to five years with a stipulation that you had to live in the Harlan Fire District. With the difficulty in getting the volunteers, the Harlan Fire Department is completely taking the residency requirement out of their Constitution. The department currently has 24 members and they are recruiting at this time. Contact Roger Bissen or the Harlan City Hall if you would be interested in joining. /
You can hear more about this and other topics during our 11 am City Hall feature with City Administrator Gene Gettys.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday -
(6-7-23) - The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session Tuesday. The Supervisors briefed each other on current committee developments including; Steve Kenkel, who said he attended a national pipeline safety conference recently in Des Moines. Kenkel reported that specific guidelines are being added and considered, for carbon capture pipelines. The planned spending for fiscal year 2024, including a cost of living wage increase for all non-union employees, was discussed. Supervisor Parkhurst made a motion to approve a 3% increase to the employees qualified to receive the increase. Schaben seconded the motion. The motion passed. The yearly Rural Transit Joint Participation agreement between the Southwest Iowa Planning Council and Shelby County was presented by Auditor Maxwell, and approved by the Board. The annual agreement details the services Shelby County receives for the rural transit system for the $6,000.00 a year contribution to SWIPCO for the services. Austin Staley, Shelby County IT Director gave his first department head report as IT Director. Basic security and equipment familiarity and the transition from a third party IT administrator to an in house administrator has been the focus of his first three weeks of duty. Todd Valline of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry was present to inform the Supervisors of the many events around Shelby County promoted by the Chamber organization. The Supervisors then approved a Utility permit applied for by Aureon, upon recommendation by the County Engineer. The Board also considered and approved the County Engineer’s contract for the next three-years. Copies of the contract are available in the Auditors office. A public hearing was held during Tuesday’s Shelby County Supervisor’s meeting, with regard to a right of way abandonment north of Fiscus. The hearing was held jointly by Zoom, with Audubon County Supervisors. Having heard no public comment the hearing was closed and the joint conference ended. The Board subsequently voted to pass the resolution as presented. A Public Hearing was also held in a proposed EMS Resolution, with a possible public measure to be placed on the ballot on November 7th, 2023. The resolution states it is necessary to always have first responders on duty in Shelby County to answer emergency calls for assistance. The ownership of the private ambulance service that currently serves Shelby County plans on retirement in the upcoming years and no private enterprise has stepped up to provide emergency medical services. Tim Plumb EMS Advisory Council member, and Alex Londo EMA Coordinator, presented a hand out with frequently asked questions regarding the Resolution and plans to place the issue on the November ballot. Copies are available from the County Auditors office and on the Shelby County Website. Plumb and Londo also explained that meetings with fire departments and town hall meetings will be scheduled this fall. Steve Barrett, a Kirkman City Council member asked what effects this may have on current 28E agreements between cities and private EMS and volunteer EMS organizations. The question was referred to the County Attorney. The Resolution, was passed as presented.
Pott County Supervisors approve resolution to call redistricting plan special election -
(6-7-23) – On Tuesday morning, the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to call for a Redistricting Plan Special Election on August 1st. A petition of eligible electors of Pottawattamie County requesting that an election be held to choose the method of selection of Board of Supervisors members was filed with the Pottawattamie County Auditor’s Office on May 31st. The petition contained the names of 3,976 eligible electors of Pottawattamie County. No written objections were filed to the petition. Pottawattamie County voters will vote on the proposition that states:
The individual members of the Board of Supervisors in Pottawattamie County shall be elected:
Plan One; At large and without district residence requirement for the members.
Plan Two: At large, but with equal population district residence requirements for the members.
Plan Three: From single-member equal-population districts in which the electors of each district shall elect one member who must reside in that district.
Supervisors are currently elected at large without district residence requirements.
The poll hours on August 1st will be 7 am to 8 pm. Early voting starts July 12th. You can request an absentee ballot now.
Taylor Frank of Carroll sentenced on drug charge -
(6-7-23) – (Carroll Broadcasting) – Carroll Broadcasting reports 32 year old Taylor Marie Frank of Carroll has been ordered to serve up to five years in prison on a drug trafficking charge. Frank pled guilty in April to possession of Marijuana with intent to deliver – a class D felony. She was sentenced on May 25th. On November 10th, authorities say Frank was found in possession of at least nine ounces of marijuana that had been packaged into one ounce increments, a scale and nearly $500 in cash. The charge against Frank also carried enhanced penalties due to several prior felony convictions, including prohibited acts and criminal mischief in Carroll County.
Suspected stolen vehicle accident Wednesday morning -
(6-7-23) – A vehicle driven Myson Kovac of Atlantic was involved in a crash about 3:43 Wednesday morning on W. 7th Street in Atlantic. Atlantic Police say the vehicle was traveling southbound on SW 7th Street when it entered the west ditch and continued until the vehicle jumped a gravel driveway, and came to rest after striking multiple combine corn and bean head carts owned by Lindeman Tractor. A dollar amount of damage to the equipment was not available. Kovac was transported to Cass Health in Atlantic for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Police say the vehicle is suspected to be stolen. It sustained about $6,000 damage. The accident remains under investigation.
New website aims to educate Iowans about emerging, dangerous drugs -
(6-7-23) – (Radio Iowa) – The state is launching a website designed to inform Iowans about new and emerging drugs and other products, both legal and illegal, many of which can be deadly. Dale Woolery, director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy says this type of online educational resource about drugs is urgently needed. You can find the website by Googling “Iowa Drugs” and that will take you to the state drug czar’s site, then just scroll down to Emerging Drugs in Iowa. Woolery says the information will be very useful to people in the health care industry, prevention and treatment, and law enforcement arenas. But it can also be useful to parents and caregivers of young Iowans. The one featured drug is Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer. It’s not new to Iowa veterinarians, but the drug is now being added by traffickers to illicit opioid products and it can lead to addiction or death. It’s a prescription medication for animals, no humans, but it’s winding up in combination with fentanyl and other d rugs that are being sold on the black market and consumed. Along with the fentanyl, it can be lethal. There’s also a product called Kratom, an herbal substance that can produce opioid and stimulant like effects, but it can also cause psychiatric, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and respiratory problems. Kratom is legal in Iowa. The list of substances covered on the website includes vaping, fentanyl, and highly-potent marijuana products. There are also sections for cough and cold medications, counterfeit pills and mushrooms or psilocybins.
Plans underway for Backpack program -
(6-5-23) – Plans are underway for this year’s Backpack Program for Kids. Backpacks are donated by the Salvation Army and Myrtue Medical Center provides tissues and hand sanitizer. One registration is required per family and may be filled out/dropped off at Shelby County C community Outreach or West Central Community Action. The deadline to apply is July 14th. No school supplies will be accepted, however monetary donations may be sent to Shelby County Community Outreach in Harlan no later than July 14th.
NAMI Southwest Iowa Receives $30,868 Program Support Funding for Fiscal Year 2024 from Iowa West Foundation -
(6-1-23) - NAMI Southwest Iowa, a leading mental health organization, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $30,868 in program support funding for the fiscal year 2024 from Iowa West Foundation. This funding will significantly contribute to NAMI Southwest Iowa's continued efforts in supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness throughout the region. The Iowa West Foundation is widely recognized for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for citizens residing in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Their dedication to supporting organizations and initiatives that promote education, health, and human services aligns perfectly with NAMI Southwest Iowa's mission of providing education, support, and advocacy to individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. This grant from the Iowa West Foundation will enable NAMI Southwest Iowa to expand its reach and enhance its programs and services aimed at addressing the pressing mental health needs in the community. The funds will be utilized to sustain ongoing programs, ensuring the delivery of crucial resources, support groups, educational programs, and mental health awareness campaigns. The partnership between NAMI Southwest Iowa and the Iowa West Foundation signifies a significant step forward in addressing the mental health challenges faced by individuals in southwest Iowa. By investing in NAMI Southwest Iowa's programs, the Iowa West Foundation demonstrates its unwavering dedication to building stronger, healthier communities through mental health initiatives.
Benefits of early Alzheimer’s detection during “Era of Treatment” and Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June -
(6-1-23) – June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to honor and spread awareness for the more than 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s including 300,000 in Iowa and IIlinois. As the size of the US population age 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. By 2050, the number of seniors age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s is projected to double to nearly 13 million. Although there are no current medications to cure Alzheimer’s, there are two recently approved treatments by the FDA that can slow down the progression of the disease when taken in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. There are also several more promising treatments on the horizon and after many decades without any treatment options, there is hope on the horizon in the era of new treatments. During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging individuals who are experience cognitive issues to schedule an appointment with their doctor. An early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s provides a range of benefits for the individuals, including access to new treatments. While new treatments are a critical benefit to an early diagnosis, there are other important benefits for individuals and their families including:
Medical benefits – an opportunity to participate in clinical trials and a chance to prioritize your health with lifestyle changes, like controlling blood pressure, stopping smoking, exercising and staying mentally and socially active, may help preserve cognitive function longer and can improve your overall quality of life.
Emotional and social benefits – receiving an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis may help lessen anxieties about why you are experiencing symptoms. You and your family also have the opportunity to maximize your time together and access resources and support programs.
More time to plan for the future – Planning ahead allows you to express your wishes about legal, financial and end of life decisions. You and your family will be able to review and update legal documents, discuss finances and property, and identify your care preferences. You can also address potential safety issues, such as driving or wandering ahead of time.
Cost Savings – Early diagnosis saves costs of medical and long-term care for both families and the US government.
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has local care and support resources to help western Iowa families facing the disease. Find out about local education programs, support groups, events and volunteer at alz.org/Iowa or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900.
Grant applications being accepted for health care education -
(5-25-23) - 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, which was established in 1988. 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 2023 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 rpitkin@myrtuemedical.org. The grants can be for new, entrylevel, or advanced training or certifications.
Free fans are available at Myrtue's Department of Public Health. As warmer weather approaches, it is time to think about how to keep cool during those hot spring and summer days. If you are in need of a fan to help keep cool this summer, call Myrtue Medical Center's Public Health Department at 755-4422 or stop by their office at 2712 12th Street to request a free fan. One fan is available per family and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
2023 Shelby County Fair Events -
June 10th and 11th - Sisco Horse Show
July 8th - Open Class Sheep Show
July 9th - Open Class Cattle Show
July 9th through 17th - Shelby County Fair
July 12th - Western Iowa Pullers Tractor Pull
July 14th - Double S Extreme Bull Riding and Casey Muessigman Concert
July 22 and 23 - Sisco Horse Show
2022 brought "Little Hands on the Farm" teaching children the importance of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives in a fun and interactive way. New in 2023 at the Shelby County Fair - "Livestock Babies Barn" - a hands-on learning exhibit that will give children the opportunity to interact with young farm animals and to learn about life on the farm.
Visit their website: shelbycountiowafair.org
KNOD Radio to be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Associations Hall of Fame for 2023 -
(1-27-23) - The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 that will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular on Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 3.
Ralph Kluseman, President of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Association stated “I’m looking forward to celebrating the talent of the inductees who have made an incredible difference in all our lives. This Class of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees are testament to caliber of the talent in Iowa and also the talent of inductees from around the world that have enriched our lives.”
Executive Director Clay Norris added, “We’re so excited to present this incredible class of inductees and award winners. It’s always like a big family when we get together. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Arnolds Park during the induction celebration planned for Labor Day weekend.”
The festival kicks off with a Rock the Roof Concert on Thursday evening, August 31. Friday evening features a special concert to be held in the Roof Garden with 1964 - The Tribute, who are being inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame. 1964 – The Tribute is a band that according to the Rolling Stone magazine is: “Best Beatles tribute on Earth.”
The Opening Ceremony and Guitar Marching Band, Autograph Party, Iowa Rocks Talent Contest and Inductee Meet & Greet will all be on Saturday, September 2. The weekend culminates with the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Induction Ceremony and Concert on Sunday, September 3.
2023 Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees:
Band Category: House of Large Sizes, Mercurys, The Rathbones, Renegade, Rushmore,the tracterz
Border Band Category: Denny & The D.C. Drifters
Out of State Band Category: The Beatles, The Young Raiders, 1964-The Tribute
Promoter Category: John Murren, Brent Stockton
Individual Category: Bobby Berge, Andy Blumenthal, Christopher Jon Furman, Kevin Hanick, Ed Hart, Sam Irish Sr., Andy Krayer, Craig MacGregor, Ron Smith
Women Who Rock Category: Rebecca Braun, Melanie Rosales-Underbrink
DJ Category: Jamie Grout
Radio Station Category: KNOD, Harlan
Support Person Category: Kent Hertz, Donald Higgins, Kirk West
Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Ryan
Matousek Lifetime Achievement Award: Tony Valdez
2023 Special Achievement Awards:
Spirit Award: Lone Tree Horns
John Senn Legacy Award: Steve Daly
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association annually inducts musicians, bands, DJs, ballrooms and others who have significantly contributed to rock and roll music in the State of Iowa. Since incorporation in 1997, more than 500 entities and over 1,900 individuals have had the honor of being inducted or awarded. Inductees must have a minimum of 25 years of experience in the music industry.
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association welcomes nominations through the website www.iowarocknroll.com. Nominations that have been brought forward on or before September 2023 will be considered for the Induction Class of 2024.
Upcoming events -
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.
Need a ride? Southwest Iowa Transit Authority - SWITA - is now available online - swita.com. Through the website you can schedule a ride, setup your student's transportation for the upcoming school year, schedule medical transportation, schedule work routes for you employees, schedule a special trip, check rates and make payments on your account.
The Harlan City Wide Garage Sale Day is set for Saturday, June 10th. If you want to participate, send your ad by Thursday, June 1st. Forms can be found in the Tuesday and Friday edition of the Harlan Newspapers.
The Cass County Relay for Life Annual Tractor Ride will be held Saturday, June 10th, from 8 am to 5 pm. Registration starts at 8 am at the Cass County Fairgrounds, grandstand area. Tractors will leave at 8:30. They will be riding in memory of Gail Lange this year. Tractors will travel scenic southwest Iowa, enjoying lunch at the Weather vane in Anita at the riders expense. After lunch they will take in more scenery as they travel back to Atlantic. There will be root beer floats in Sunnyside Park to wrap up the day. A $25 donation is requested per tractor.
Get a ride with the Shelby County Fun Bus -
(6-5-23) – Through a partnership with the Shelby County Wellness Alliance, SWITA will be providing transportation to and from the pool and library in Harlan. This service is available every Wednesday now through July 26th. All rides are open to the public. In Harlan drop-off at the pool is at 1:10 with pick up at 3 pm. Library drop off is at 1:20 pm and pickup at 2:50 pm. They are also offering pick up and drop off locations at:
Irwin – Church of Christ – pick up at 11:30 and drop off at 4:15
Defiance – The Old White – pick up at 11:50 and drop off at 4
Earling – St. Joseph’s Hall – pick up at 12:05 drop off at 3:35
Westphalia – St. Boniface Hall – pick up at 12:20, drop off at 3:35
Panama – St. Mary’s Hall – pick up at 12:35 pm drop off at 3:25
Portsmouth – St. Mary’s Hall – pick up at 12:50 pm, drop off at 3:15 pm
To arrange a ride, call before 9 am Wednesday mornings at 712/243-2518 or 800-842-8065. Rides will be provided on a first come, first serve basis
The State Historical Society of Iowa will be brining the mobile museum "Iowa History 101" to Avoca during their Farmer's Market, Wednesday, June 14th, from 5 to 7 pm. The mobile museum showcases nearly 50 artifacts from the State Historical Society of Iowa to share the state's remarkable past from the Native Americans to an astronaut who flew into space.
Upcoming Chamber Ambassador Visits/Open Houses/Ribbon Cuttings -
An Ambassador Visit will be held Friday, June 16th, at 4 pm at the Parian Lodge No. 321 at 706 1/2 Durant Street in Harlan.
St. Mary's Parish Picnic will be held in Panama on Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th. New this year is Steak sandwiches and tater tots, funnel cakes, and root beer floats. Mighty Mayhem will play from 8 to midnight Friday night. There will be a pancake breakfast Saturday from 8:30 to 11 am in the Church Hall, mass will start Saturday at 4 pm, plus don't miss the lil' midway with toxic meltdown, warrior jump, bounce house and slide, train barrel rides, the truck simulator, fancy work stand, country store, hamburger stand, rubber duck race and the auction Saturday at 7 pm.
JOIN THE FUN. BRING THE KIDS TO MANNING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH FOR KINDERFEST. A 5-K ROAD RACE WILL BE HELD IN THE MANNING CITY PARK STARTING OFF THE DAY AT 8 AM. THEN TAKE IN THE KINDERFEST PARADE DOWN MAIN STREET, STARTING AT 11 AM. AFTERWARDS, THE PARK WILL OVERFLOW WITH PLENTY OF OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FUN FEATURING A PETTING ZOO AND BLOWUPS FOR THE KIDS AND LOTS OF GAME BOOTHS OFFERING PRIZES. DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE. A DAZZLING FIRWORKS SHOW WILL END THE DAY AT 9 PM AT THE MANNING CITY PARK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE MANNING KINDERFEST FACEBOOK PAGE.
The 77th annual Flight Breakfast will be held Sunday, June 18th, at the home of America’s Original Flight Breakfast – Rushenberg Field at Harlan Municipal Airport. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11 am. The cost is $10 for adults and kids 10 and under just $5. They’ll be serving bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice and coffee. The breakfast is sponsored by the 8-Ball Aviation Club.
The Kimballton Firefighters Association will hold their Father's Day Breakfast, Sunday, June 18th, from 7 to 11 am at the Kimballton Fire Hall. They'll be serving biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham, eggs and milk, orange juice or coffee for a free will donation. To go orders are available by calling 773-2901.
The Mobile Drive-Thru Food Pantry will be held Monday, June 19th, from 4:30 until everything is gone at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. Please enter from 12th Street and you will be directed where to go. There is a limit of 2 boxes per vehicle for a total of 250 households. You will receive 1 box of non-perishable foods, 1 box of produce, 1 loaf of bread, plus frozen meat that has been purchased by the Harlan Lions Club.
Youth Camps happening this summer at the Museum of Danish America -
(5-22-23) – Have a Hands-on learning experience in a fun and educational setting! Summer Camp hours are 9am – 3pm with lunch provided at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. Pre-registration is required. $5 discount on camps for museum members. Contact Alissa LaCanne at 712-764-7010 or alissa.lacanne@danishmuseum.org
Theater Camp – June 19 – 24
Grade 7 and up - Free
A week-long theater camp ending with a production of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”. Open to anyone 7th grade and up. Practices held Monday through Friday with a production performed on Saturday night at 7pm on museum grounds during the museum’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Dane for a Day Camp – July 7
Grade 2 and up – Cost $25
Attendees will be immersed in Danish culture for a day as they cook, bake, make crafts, tour exhibitions and learn Danish traditions.
Summer on the Prairie Camp – July 31
Grade 2 and up – Cost $25
A day spent exploring the outdoors learning about everything that the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park has to offer.
Shelby County Extension and Outreach Summer Day Camps will be held June 22nd from 9 to 3 pm. This will be an Astro Camp for youth grades K-3 (completed spring 2023) and June 28th from 9 to 3 they will hold Robotics Camp for youth grades 4 to 8. The cost for these day long camps is $20, which includes lunch. To register, contact the Shelby County Extension and Outreach Office at 744-3104. Space is limited and payment must be received to reserve your child's spot. The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.
THE MANILLA FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OUTLAW TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH AT 6 PM. FEATURING 1500 HORSEPOWER LIGHT LIMITED PRO STOCK TRACTORS, 1800 HORSEPOWER SPER FARM TRACTORS, 2500 HORSEPOWER LIMITED PRO STOCK TRACTORS AND 4500 HORSEPOWER LIGHT SUPER STOCK TRACTORS PLUS LIGHT LIMITED MODIFIED TRACTORS, PRO STOCK 4X4 PICKUPS AND WHEEL STANDING 2 WHEEL DRIVE PICKUPS.
The Manilla 4th of July Celebration will kick off on the 4th with the Larry Justice Memorial Tractor Ride starting at 8 am. There will also be the Patriotic Rosary, a traditional 4th of July Parade, card tournament, Little Cuties contest, free bingo, kids games at the park, face painting, bag toss, horseshoe pitching and possibly a homerun derby. The Crawford County Pork Producers will be grilling at the Memorial Hall and the Crawford County Cattlemen will grill at the Shelter House. The night will be capped off with a huge fireworks display.
The Harlan/West Central Iowa's Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held Saturday, September 16th at Pioneer Park in Harlan. Registration begins at 9 am with the Walk starting at 10:15. You can also register online at act.alz.org/harlanwalk.
Aspinwall - Thursday, June 8th, 5 to 7 pm at the Aspinwall Community Center
Upcoming American Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Friday, June 9th - Carson Community Center - 11:30 -5:30 pm
Tuesday, June 13th - Anita Community Center - 12:30 - 5:30 pm
Thursday, June 15th - Treynor Community Center - 11:30 to 5:30 pm
Friday, June 16th - Atlantic YMCA - Noon to 5 pm
Rand Community Senior Center in Missouri Valley - noon to 6 pm
Care Initiatives in Dunlap - 11 am to 5 pm
Tuesday, June 20th - St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap - noon to 6 pm
Wednesday, June 21st - Central Church in Carroll - noon to 6 pm
St. Mary's Parish Center in Panama - noon to 6 pm
Monday, June 26th - Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan - 8 am to 2 pm
St. Joseph's Hall in Earling - noon to 6 pm
The Concerned, Inc. Drive thru Hot Dog and Hamburger Fundraiser will be held Friday, June 9th, in the Concerned Inc. parking lot in Harlan. For a free will donation, you can enjoy a hamburger or hot dog, chips, a cookie and a bottle of water. Everyone is welcome.
The public is invited to a Community Health Needs Assessment Group Forum on Friday June 9th. The forum will be held to discuss the needs of the residents of Shelby County. It will be held at Myrtue Medical Center's Auble Room from 8 am to 12 noon. Breakfast and snacks will be provided. Remember, everyone is welcome to attend! Your voice helps them better understand the health gaps in Shelby County.
This week’s events at Prairie Rose State Park -
(6-5-23) - A Shelby County Conservation team member will be presenting a program on Owls, Friday, June 9th. They will be walking around the campgrounds at Prairie Rose State Park from 6 to 8 pm. And a program on Simple Campfire Cooking will be presented at the south shelter house at Prairie Rose State Park, Saturday, June 10th, starting at 10 am.
The Dow House in Dow City will present a Pioneer Rendezvous, Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th. Join them for a weekend of fun family events including hide tanning, chip and tomahawk throwing, Dow House tours Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 and a pie and ice cream fundraiser on Saturday from noon to 4.
The Shelby County Relay for Life will be held this Friday, June 9th, on the square in downtown Harlan. Opening Ceremonies will be at 5 pm; Teams and Sponsors Recognition will be held at 5:30 pm. The Survivor and Caregiver Lap will start at 6 pm. Participants are asked to gather at Perception Photography Studio across from Bauer's Shoes. Those who have not registered or received their shirts can get them at the Survivor Table on the southeast corner of the square. The 2023 Relay for Life Honorary Survivor Mitch Osborn will speak at 6:15 and will then auction off pies for the pie auction following his speech. The Luminaria Ceremony will start at 8:30 pm. Other events going on include the Dazzling Diva's will be serving concessions beginning at 5 pm; Harlan's Tropical Sno will be providing sweet treats; the Kids Zone will be open from 5 to 7 pm with Stars and Bars inflatables, sponsored by Miller Fuel and Oil; and Harlan's Got Talent will take center stage from 7:15 to 8:30. If you want to be part of the show, contact Megan Sorensen at 515/333-9890.
19 Iowa schools win Carrie Chapman Catt Award for registering 90% of eligible students to vote -
(6-8-23) - Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced 19 Iowa schools qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award this school year. The award goes to schools that register at least 90 percent of their eligible students to vote. More than 2,600 high school students registered this year in conjunction with the Catt Award initiative. In southwest Iowa, the list of schools includes: Harlan High School; and the West Monona High School.
Secretary Pate created the award in 2019 to encourage voter registration in Iowa high schools. The award is named after Carrie Chapman Catt, a famous Iowa native who was instrumental in securing passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women access to the ballot box more than 100 years ago.
Each of the 19 schools recognized for registering 90% or more of eligible students will be presented the Carrie Chapman Catt Award trophy. Additionally, 9 Iowa schools registered more than 70 percent of eligible students, and 10 registered more than 50 percent. Inspire2Vote collaborated with Secretary Pate’s office to assist schools with their voter registration efforts.
Blair murder suspect waives hearing; case appears headed to trial -
(6-8-23) – 22 year old Elijah Logan, the Council Bluffs Man who turned himself in following a four day manhunt after a fatal shooting near Blair, NE High School is headed to trial over the incident. Logan is charged in the shooting last month that left 34-year-old Jordan Ely dead and the mother of Logan’s child injured.
Prosecutors say Logan exchanged gunfire with Ely after breaking into the home. Investigators said Logan also shot the woman at least twice in her legs — and that she was holding the infant at the time, but the child was not harmed.
Logan then fled the scene and was on the run for four days as authorities shared information with the public to aid in his capture. School officials deemed classes optional on the day of the shooting as the investigation continued at a nearby residence. Logan was previously denied bond and could incur the death penalty, although Scott Vander Schaaf has not yet made a determination on whether they will seek the death penalty in this case.
Mills County Sheriff’s report -
(6-8-23) – The Mills County Sheriff’s office has released their latest arrest report. On Saturday, June 3rd, 39 year old Kevin Wendt of Pacific Junction, was arrested in Mills County at around 7:25 pm on a warrant for Violation of Probation. His bond was set at $1,000.
There were three arrests on Tuesday, June 6th. 41 year old Jennifer Lee Kell of Council Bluffs was arrested at around 1:50 pm on Highway 34 at Ingrum Ave. for Driving While Barred. Her bond was set at $2,000.
33 year old Tyler Eldon Buckner of Emerson was arrested at around 11:15 Tuesday night for being a felon in control of a firearm. His bond was $5,000.
And 61 year old Jeffery Richard Pape of Emerson was arrested at around 5:20 Tuesday on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was held without bond.
Blood Supply is facing stress – donors are needed -
A concerning shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the American Red Cross blood supply. The Red Cross collected over 26,000 fewer blood donations than needed in May to meet the needs of patients. The need for blood is constant with someone needing a blood transfusion in the US every two seconds. Platelet donors are especially needed at this time. The public can help ensure continuity for patients by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now and in the weeks ahead.
Wednesday, June 14th is World Blood Donor Day, a day meant to raise awareness of the need for a safe, diverse and stable blood supply and to recognize volunteer blood donors. This is the perfect time to give, especially for those who haven’t given in a while or who have never given before. In thanks for taking time to help, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma June 1 – 30 will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice. Those who come to give throughout June will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule a time to give now
Beware of Fake Money -
(6-7-23) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware from multiple businesses that there seems to be counterfeit currency circulating around the area. If you do business with cash, please slow down, double check it and report anything off to the Sheriff’s office. Many of the bills have copy money erased from them.
Vote for changing Harlan Fire Department Constitution Tuesday night -
(6-7-23) – Changes to the Constitution of the Harlan Fire Department were approved at Tuesday night’s Harlan City Council meeting. The changes were in relation to Article VIII, Section 2 of the Constitution involving residence to be on the Fire Department. Originally it was required that you had to be a resident of Harlan to be on the Fire Department. Later on that changed to living within two miles of the city limits and then went to five years with a stipulation that you had to live in the Harlan Fire District. With the difficulty in getting the volunteers, the Harlan Fire Department is completely taking the residency requirement out of their Constitution. The department currently has 24 members and they are recruiting at this time. Contact Roger Bissen or the Harlan City Hall if you would be interested in joining. /
You can hear more about this and other topics during our 11 am City Hall feature with City Administrator Gene Gettys.
Shelby County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday -
(6-7-23) - The Shelby County Board of Supervisors met in a regular session Tuesday. The Supervisors briefed each other on current committee developments including; Steve Kenkel, who said he attended a national pipeline safety conference recently in Des Moines. Kenkel reported that specific guidelines are being added and considered, for carbon capture pipelines. The planned spending for fiscal year 2024, including a cost of living wage increase for all non-union employees, was discussed. Supervisor Parkhurst made a motion to approve a 3% increase to the employees qualified to receive the increase. Schaben seconded the motion. The motion passed. The yearly Rural Transit Joint Participation agreement between the Southwest Iowa Planning Council and Shelby County was presented by Auditor Maxwell, and approved by the Board. The annual agreement details the services Shelby County receives for the rural transit system for the $6,000.00 a year contribution to SWIPCO for the services. Austin Staley, Shelby County IT Director gave his first department head report as IT Director. Basic security and equipment familiarity and the transition from a third party IT administrator to an in house administrator has been the focus of his first three weeks of duty. Todd Valline of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry was present to inform the Supervisors of the many events around Shelby County promoted by the Chamber organization. The Supervisors then approved a Utility permit applied for by Aureon, upon recommendation by the County Engineer. The Board also considered and approved the County Engineer’s contract for the next three-years. Copies of the contract are available in the Auditors office. A public hearing was held during Tuesday’s Shelby County Supervisor’s meeting, with regard to a right of way abandonment north of Fiscus. The hearing was held jointly by Zoom, with Audubon County Supervisors. Having heard no public comment the hearing was closed and the joint conference ended. The Board subsequently voted to pass the resolution as presented. A Public Hearing was also held in a proposed EMS Resolution, with a possible public measure to be placed on the ballot on November 7th, 2023. The resolution states it is necessary to always have first responders on duty in Shelby County to answer emergency calls for assistance. The ownership of the private ambulance service that currently serves Shelby County plans on retirement in the upcoming years and no private enterprise has stepped up to provide emergency medical services. Tim Plumb EMS Advisory Council member, and Alex Londo EMA Coordinator, presented a hand out with frequently asked questions regarding the Resolution and plans to place the issue on the November ballot. Copies are available from the County Auditors office and on the Shelby County Website. Plumb and Londo also explained that meetings with fire departments and town hall meetings will be scheduled this fall. Steve Barrett, a Kirkman City Council member asked what effects this may have on current 28E agreements between cities and private EMS and volunteer EMS organizations. The question was referred to the County Attorney. The Resolution, was passed as presented.
Pott County Supervisors approve resolution to call redistricting plan special election -
(6-7-23) – On Tuesday morning, the Pottawattamie County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to call for a Redistricting Plan Special Election on August 1st. A petition of eligible electors of Pottawattamie County requesting that an election be held to choose the method of selection of Board of Supervisors members was filed with the Pottawattamie County Auditor’s Office on May 31st. The petition contained the names of 3,976 eligible electors of Pottawattamie County. No written objections were filed to the petition. Pottawattamie County voters will vote on the proposition that states:
The individual members of the Board of Supervisors in Pottawattamie County shall be elected:
Plan One; At large and without district residence requirement for the members.
Plan Two: At large, but with equal population district residence requirements for the members.
Plan Three: From single-member equal-population districts in which the electors of each district shall elect one member who must reside in that district.
Supervisors are currently elected at large without district residence requirements.
The poll hours on August 1st will be 7 am to 8 pm. Early voting starts July 12th. You can request an absentee ballot now.
Taylor Frank of Carroll sentenced on drug charge -
(6-7-23) – (Carroll Broadcasting) – Carroll Broadcasting reports 32 year old Taylor Marie Frank of Carroll has been ordered to serve up to five years in prison on a drug trafficking charge. Frank pled guilty in April to possession of Marijuana with intent to deliver – a class D felony. She was sentenced on May 25th. On November 10th, authorities say Frank was found in possession of at least nine ounces of marijuana that had been packaged into one ounce increments, a scale and nearly $500 in cash. The charge against Frank also carried enhanced penalties due to several prior felony convictions, including prohibited acts and criminal mischief in Carroll County.
Suspected stolen vehicle accident Wednesday morning -
(6-7-23) – A vehicle driven Myson Kovac of Atlantic was involved in a crash about 3:43 Wednesday morning on W. 7th Street in Atlantic. Atlantic Police say the vehicle was traveling southbound on SW 7th Street when it entered the west ditch and continued until the vehicle jumped a gravel driveway, and came to rest after striking multiple combine corn and bean head carts owned by Lindeman Tractor. A dollar amount of damage to the equipment was not available. Kovac was transported to Cass Health in Atlantic for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Police say the vehicle is suspected to be stolen. It sustained about $6,000 damage. The accident remains under investigation.
New website aims to educate Iowans about emerging, dangerous drugs -
(6-7-23) – (Radio Iowa) – The state is launching a website designed to inform Iowans about new and emerging drugs and other products, both legal and illegal, many of which can be deadly. Dale Woolery, director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy says this type of online educational resource about drugs is urgently needed. You can find the website by Googling “Iowa Drugs” and that will take you to the state drug czar’s site, then just scroll down to Emerging Drugs in Iowa. Woolery says the information will be very useful to people in the health care industry, prevention and treatment, and law enforcement arenas. But it can also be useful to parents and caregivers of young Iowans. The one featured drug is Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer. It’s not new to Iowa veterinarians, but the drug is now being added by traffickers to illicit opioid products and it can lead to addiction or death. It’s a prescription medication for animals, no humans, but it’s winding up in combination with fentanyl and other d rugs that are being sold on the black market and consumed. Along with the fentanyl, it can be lethal. There’s also a product called Kratom, an herbal substance that can produce opioid and stimulant like effects, but it can also cause psychiatric, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and respiratory problems. Kratom is legal in Iowa. The list of substances covered on the website includes vaping, fentanyl, and highly-potent marijuana products. There are also sections for cough and cold medications, counterfeit pills and mushrooms or psilocybins.
Plans underway for Backpack program -
(6-5-23) – Plans are underway for this year’s Backpack Program for Kids. Backpacks are donated by the Salvation Army and Myrtue Medical Center provides tissues and hand sanitizer. One registration is required per family and may be filled out/dropped off at Shelby County C community Outreach or West Central Community Action. The deadline to apply is July 14th. No school supplies will be accepted, however monetary donations may be sent to Shelby County Community Outreach in Harlan no later than July 14th.
NAMI Southwest Iowa Receives $30,868 Program Support Funding for Fiscal Year 2024 from Iowa West Foundation -
(6-1-23) - NAMI Southwest Iowa, a leading mental health organization, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $30,868 in program support funding for the fiscal year 2024 from Iowa West Foundation. This funding will significantly contribute to NAMI Southwest Iowa's continued efforts in supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness throughout the region. The Iowa West Foundation is widely recognized for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for citizens residing in southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska. Their dedication to supporting organizations and initiatives that promote education, health, and human services aligns perfectly with NAMI Southwest Iowa's mission of providing education, support, and advocacy to individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. This grant from the Iowa West Foundation will enable NAMI Southwest Iowa to expand its reach and enhance its programs and services aimed at addressing the pressing mental health needs in the community. The funds will be utilized to sustain ongoing programs, ensuring the delivery of crucial resources, support groups, educational programs, and mental health awareness campaigns. The partnership between NAMI Southwest Iowa and the Iowa West Foundation signifies a significant step forward in addressing the mental health challenges faced by individuals in southwest Iowa. By investing in NAMI Southwest Iowa's programs, the Iowa West Foundation demonstrates its unwavering dedication to building stronger, healthier communities through mental health initiatives.
Benefits of early Alzheimer’s detection during “Era of Treatment” and Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June -
(6-1-23) – June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to honor and spread awareness for the more than 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s including 300,000 in Iowa and IIlinois. As the size of the US population age 65 and older continues to grow, so too will the number and proportion of Americans with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. By 2050, the number of seniors age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s is projected to double to nearly 13 million. Although there are no current medications to cure Alzheimer’s, there are two recently approved treatments by the FDA that can slow down the progression of the disease when taken in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. There are also several more promising treatments on the horizon and after many decades without any treatment options, there is hope on the horizon in the era of new treatments. During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month in June, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging individuals who are experience cognitive issues to schedule an appointment with their doctor. An early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s provides a range of benefits for the individuals, including access to new treatments. While new treatments are a critical benefit to an early diagnosis, there are other important benefits for individuals and their families including:
Medical benefits – an opportunity to participate in clinical trials and a chance to prioritize your health with lifestyle changes, like controlling blood pressure, stopping smoking, exercising and staying mentally and socially active, may help preserve cognitive function longer and can improve your overall quality of life.
Emotional and social benefits – receiving an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis may help lessen anxieties about why you are experiencing symptoms. You and your family also have the opportunity to maximize your time together and access resources and support programs.
More time to plan for the future – Planning ahead allows you to express your wishes about legal, financial and end of life decisions. You and your family will be able to review and update legal documents, discuss finances and property, and identify your care preferences. You can also address potential safety issues, such as driving or wandering ahead of time.
Cost Savings – Early diagnosis saves costs of medical and long-term care for both families and the US government.
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has local care and support resources to help western Iowa families facing the disease. Find out about local education programs, support groups, events and volunteer at alz.org/Iowa or call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900.
Grant applications being accepted for health care education -
(5-25-23) - 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, which was established in 1988. 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 2023 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 rpitkin@myrtuemedical.org. The grants can be for new, entrylevel, or advanced training or certifications.
Free fans are available at Myrtue's Department of Public Health. As warmer weather approaches, it is time to think about how to keep cool during those hot spring and summer days. If you are in need of a fan to help keep cool this summer, call Myrtue Medical Center's Public Health Department at 755-4422 or stop by their office at 2712 12th Street to request a free fan. One fan is available per family and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
2023 Shelby County Fair Events -
June 10th and 11th - Sisco Horse Show
July 8th - Open Class Sheep Show
July 9th - Open Class Cattle Show
July 9th through 17th - Shelby County Fair
July 12th - Western Iowa Pullers Tractor Pull
July 14th - Double S Extreme Bull Riding and Casey Muessigman Concert
July 22 and 23 - Sisco Horse Show
2022 brought "Little Hands on the Farm" teaching children the importance of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives in a fun and interactive way. New in 2023 at the Shelby County Fair - "Livestock Babies Barn" - a hands-on learning exhibit that will give children the opportunity to interact with young farm animals and to learn about life on the farm.
Visit their website: shelbycountiowafair.org
KNOD Radio to be inducted into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Associations Hall of Fame for 2023 -
(1-27-23) - The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 that will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular on Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 3.
Ralph Kluseman, President of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Association stated “I’m looking forward to celebrating the talent of the inductees who have made an incredible difference in all our lives. This Class of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees are testament to caliber of the talent in Iowa and also the talent of inductees from around the world that have enriched our lives.”
Executive Director Clay Norris added, “We’re so excited to present this incredible class of inductees and award winners. It’s always like a big family when we get together. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Arnolds Park during the induction celebration planned for Labor Day weekend.”
The festival kicks off with a Rock the Roof Concert on Thursday evening, August 31. Friday evening features a special concert to be held in the Roof Garden with 1964 - The Tribute, who are being inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame. 1964 – The Tribute is a band that according to the Rolling Stone magazine is: “Best Beatles tribute on Earth.”
The Opening Ceremony and Guitar Marching Band, Autograph Party, Iowa Rocks Talent Contest and Inductee Meet & Greet will all be on Saturday, September 2. The weekend culminates with the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Induction Ceremony and Concert on Sunday, September 3.
2023 Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees:
Band Category: House of Large Sizes, Mercurys, The Rathbones, Renegade, Rushmore,the tracterz
Border Band Category: Denny & The D.C. Drifters
Out of State Band Category: The Beatles, The Young Raiders, 1964-The Tribute
Promoter Category: John Murren, Brent Stockton
Individual Category: Bobby Berge, Andy Blumenthal, Christopher Jon Furman, Kevin Hanick, Ed Hart, Sam Irish Sr., Andy Krayer, Craig MacGregor, Ron Smith
Women Who Rock Category: Rebecca Braun, Melanie Rosales-Underbrink
DJ Category: Jamie Grout
Radio Station Category: KNOD, Harlan
Support Person Category: Kent Hertz, Donald Higgins, Kirk West
Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award: Jimmy Ryan
Matousek Lifetime Achievement Award: Tony Valdez
2023 Special Achievement Awards:
Spirit Award: Lone Tree Horns
John Senn Legacy Award: Steve Daly
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association annually inducts musicians, bands, DJs, ballrooms and others who have significantly contributed to rock and roll music in the State of Iowa. Since incorporation in 1997, more than 500 entities and over 1,900 individuals have had the honor of being inducted or awarded. Inductees must have a minimum of 25 years of experience in the music industry.
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association welcomes nominations through the website www.iowarocknroll.com. Nominations that have been brought forward on or before September 2023 will be considered for the Induction Class of 2024.
Upcoming events -
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.
Need a ride? Southwest Iowa Transit Authority - SWITA - is now available online - swita.com. Through the website you can schedule a ride, setup your student's transportation for the upcoming school year, schedule medical transportation, schedule work routes for you employees, schedule a special trip, check rates and make payments on your account.
The Harlan City Wide Garage Sale Day is set for Saturday, June 10th. If you want to participate, send your ad by Thursday, June 1st. Forms can be found in the Tuesday and Friday edition of the Harlan Newspapers.
The Cass County Relay for Life Annual Tractor Ride will be held Saturday, June 10th, from 8 am to 5 pm. Registration starts at 8 am at the Cass County Fairgrounds, grandstand area. Tractors will leave at 8:30. They will be riding in memory of Gail Lange this year. Tractors will travel scenic southwest Iowa, enjoying lunch at the Weather vane in Anita at the riders expense. After lunch they will take in more scenery as they travel back to Atlantic. There will be root beer floats in Sunnyside Park to wrap up the day. A $25 donation is requested per tractor.
Get a ride with the Shelby County Fun Bus -
(6-5-23) – Through a partnership with the Shelby County Wellness Alliance, SWITA will be providing transportation to and from the pool and library in Harlan. This service is available every Wednesday now through July 26th. All rides are open to the public. In Harlan drop-off at the pool is at 1:10 with pick up at 3 pm. Library drop off is at 1:20 pm and pickup at 2:50 pm. They are also offering pick up and drop off locations at:
Irwin – Church of Christ – pick up at 11:30 and drop off at 4:15
Defiance – The Old White – pick up at 11:50 and drop off at 4
Earling – St. Joseph’s Hall – pick up at 12:05 drop off at 3:35
Westphalia – St. Boniface Hall – pick up at 12:20, drop off at 3:35
Panama – St. Mary’s Hall – pick up at 12:35 pm drop off at 3:25
Portsmouth – St. Mary’s Hall – pick up at 12:50 pm, drop off at 3:15 pm
To arrange a ride, call before 9 am Wednesday mornings at 712/243-2518 or 800-842-8065. Rides will be provided on a first come, first serve basis
The State Historical Society of Iowa will be brining the mobile museum "Iowa History 101" to Avoca during their Farmer's Market, Wednesday, June 14th, from 5 to 7 pm. The mobile museum showcases nearly 50 artifacts from the State Historical Society of Iowa to share the state's remarkable past from the Native Americans to an astronaut who flew into space.
Upcoming Chamber Ambassador Visits/Open Houses/Ribbon Cuttings -
An Ambassador Visit will be held Friday, June 16th, at 4 pm at the Parian Lodge No. 321 at 706 1/2 Durant Street in Harlan.
St. Mary's Parish Picnic will be held in Panama on Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th. New this year is Steak sandwiches and tater tots, funnel cakes, and root beer floats. Mighty Mayhem will play from 8 to midnight Friday night. There will be a pancake breakfast Saturday from 8:30 to 11 am in the Church Hall, mass will start Saturday at 4 pm, plus don't miss the lil' midway with toxic meltdown, warrior jump, bounce house and slide, train barrel rides, the truck simulator, fancy work stand, country store, hamburger stand, rubber duck race and the auction Saturday at 7 pm.
JOIN THE FUN. BRING THE KIDS TO MANNING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH FOR KINDERFEST. A 5-K ROAD RACE WILL BE HELD IN THE MANNING CITY PARK STARTING OFF THE DAY AT 8 AM. THEN TAKE IN THE KINDERFEST PARADE DOWN MAIN STREET, STARTING AT 11 AM. AFTERWARDS, THE PARK WILL OVERFLOW WITH PLENTY OF OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FUN FEATURING A PETTING ZOO AND BLOWUPS FOR THE KIDS AND LOTS OF GAME BOOTHS OFFERING PRIZES. DELICIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE. A DAZZLING FIRWORKS SHOW WILL END THE DAY AT 9 PM AT THE MANNING CITY PARK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE MANNING KINDERFEST FACEBOOK PAGE.
The 77th annual Flight Breakfast will be held Sunday, June 18th, at the home of America’s Original Flight Breakfast – Rushenberg Field at Harlan Municipal Airport. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 11 am. The cost is $10 for adults and kids 10 and under just $5. They’ll be serving bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice and coffee. The breakfast is sponsored by the 8-Ball Aviation Club.
The Kimballton Firefighters Association will hold their Father's Day Breakfast, Sunday, June 18th, from 7 to 11 am at the Kimballton Fire Hall. They'll be serving biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham, eggs and milk, orange juice or coffee for a free will donation. To go orders are available by calling 773-2901.
The Mobile Drive-Thru Food Pantry will be held Monday, June 19th, from 4:30 until everything is gone at Vet's Auditorium in Harlan. Please enter from 12th Street and you will be directed where to go. There is a limit of 2 boxes per vehicle for a total of 250 households. You will receive 1 box of non-perishable foods, 1 box of produce, 1 loaf of bread, plus frozen meat that has been purchased by the Harlan Lions Club.
Youth Camps happening this summer at the Museum of Danish America -
(5-22-23) – Have a Hands-on learning experience in a fun and educational setting! Summer Camp hours are 9am – 3pm with lunch provided at the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn. Pre-registration is required. $5 discount on camps for museum members. Contact Alissa LaCanne at 712-764-7010 or alissa.lacanne@danishmuseum.org
Theater Camp – June 19 – 24
Grade 7 and up - Free
A week-long theater camp ending with a production of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”. Open to anyone 7th grade and up. Practices held Monday through Friday with a production performed on Saturday night at 7pm on museum grounds during the museum’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Dane for a Day Camp – July 7
Grade 2 and up – Cost $25
Attendees will be immersed in Danish culture for a day as they cook, bake, make crafts, tour exhibitions and learn Danish traditions.
Summer on the Prairie Camp – July 31
Grade 2 and up – Cost $25
A day spent exploring the outdoors learning about everything that the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park has to offer.
Shelby County Extension and Outreach Summer Day Camps will be held June 22nd from 9 to 3 pm. This will be an Astro Camp for youth grades K-3 (completed spring 2023) and June 28th from 9 to 3 they will hold Robotics Camp for youth grades 4 to 8. The cost for these day long camps is $20, which includes lunch. To register, contact the Shelby County Extension and Outreach Office at 744-3104. Space is limited and payment must be received to reserve your child's spot. The fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.
THE MANILLA FIRE DEPARTMENT’S OUTLAW TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH AT 6 PM. FEATURING 1500 HORSEPOWER LIGHT LIMITED PRO STOCK TRACTORS, 1800 HORSEPOWER SPER FARM TRACTORS, 2500 HORSEPOWER LIMITED PRO STOCK TRACTORS AND 4500 HORSEPOWER LIGHT SUPER STOCK TRACTORS PLUS LIGHT LIMITED MODIFIED TRACTORS, PRO STOCK 4X4 PICKUPS AND WHEEL STANDING 2 WHEEL DRIVE PICKUPS.
The Manilla 4th of July Celebration will kick off on the 4th with the Larry Justice Memorial Tractor Ride starting at 8 am. There will also be the Patriotic Rosary, a traditional 4th of July Parade, card tournament, Little Cuties contest, free bingo, kids games at the park, face painting, bag toss, horseshoe pitching and possibly a homerun derby. The Crawford County Pork Producers will be grilling at the Memorial Hall and the Crawford County Cattlemen will grill at the Shelter House. The night will be capped off with a huge fireworks display.
The Harlan/West Central Iowa's Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held Saturday, September 16th at Pioneer Park in Harlan. Registration begins at 9 am with the Walk starting at 10:15. You can also register online at act.alz.org/harlanwalk.
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