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news archives - tuesday​

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

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


Shelby County, Harrison County, Mills County and Crawford County have been placed in a Burn Ban until further notice

Harrison County EMA Urges Residents to Postpone Controlled Burns Amid High Winds and Elevated Fire Risk -
(2-17-26) - The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to delay any controlled burns over the next several days due to dangerous weather conditions that could cause fires to spread rapidly. According to officials, Harrison County is forecast to experience sustained southerly winds with gusts ranging from 30 to 50 miles per hour, combined with low relative humidity. Those conditions significantly increase the risk of grass and field fires escalating quickly and becoming difficult to control.  Emergency Management officials, along with the Harrison County Fire Association, are urging residents to postpone any planned burns until the area receives measurable moisture. They warn that even small, controlled fires can quickly get out of hand under current conditions.  If residents choose to conduct a controlled burn when conditions improve, officials remind them to call in the burn location ahead of time, never leave the fire unattended, and ensure proper equipment is on hand to maintain control.  Firefighters in Harrison County have already been busy in recent weeks responding to accidents, wildlife-related calls, field fires, and structure fires. Officials say reducing unnecessary fire risks will help protect both emergency responders and the community.  Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and follow guidance from county officials until conditions improve.

Shelby County Supervisors meeting agenda -
(2-15-26) - The Shelby County Board of Superisors will meet Tuesday, February 17th, at 9 am. Among items on the agenda is the Pipeline Liaison Report; a Motion to open public hearing for FY26 Budget Amendment and Public Comment; a Motion to close public hearing and resume regular meeting; Consideration of Resolution 2026-10 Budget Amendment for FY2026; Consider for approval request from property owner, Mark Rasmussen, for a tax
suspension pursuant to Iowa Code Section 427.9; Chris Fredericksen Secondary Roads report including Consider approval of ROW permit(s) for West Central Iowa Rural Water Assn.; Department Head reports; Treasurer – semi-annual report and Shelby County Investment Policy; Emergency Management; Supervisor’s Committee reports; Consideration of Compensation Boards recommendation for elected official wages for FY27; Consideration of stipend wages for fiscal year 2027;Consideration of clerical wages; and Budget Workshops.
Harlan City Council Agenda for Tuesday, February 17th -
The Harlan City Council will meet at 5:15 Tuesday, February 17th. On the agenda is Expenditure & Revenue reports for the month of August 2025, September 2025, October 2025, November 2025, and December 2025; Sheriff’s Statistical Report for January 2026; Ordinance No. 2026-01 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Harlan, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Snow Emergency Violations, third reading; Review and approve 3-Year Solid Waste and Recyclables Haulers License Bids; Consideration of Letter of Support for WESCO Industries; Review and approve MP-2026-004 Multi-purpose Permit Application for Tiny Lund; Review and Approve Support Letter for River Access Project; Receive and file minutes from the 02-10-2026 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting; Review and approve recommendation to sign the Construction Contract with Christensen Bros., Inc. for the River Access Project; Resolution No. 2630 – Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Construction Contract for Grading Work with Christensen Bros., Inc. in
Connection with the January 21, 2026 Letting; Resolution No. 2631 – Resolution to Adopt the Regional Planning Affiliates
13 & 18 Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; Resolution No. 2632 – Resolution Authorizing the Harlan Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium Acoustic Enhancement Project and Approving
Project Manuals and Contractual Terms; Resolution No. 2633 – Resolution Setting Public Hearing on the Proposed
Acoustic Enhancement Project at the Harlan Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium; And Resolution No. 2634 – Resolution to Set Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers for the consideration of FY26/27 Consolidated General Fund Tax Levy. OTHER REPORTS: City Administrator’s Report, Mayor Pro Tem’s Report, including Appoint Stefanie Kramer to fulfill remaining term of Andrew Sandquist on Library Board expiring 07/01/2026 (Roll Call Vote)

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

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

​Update on Car v Tractor Accident in Audubon County -
(2-17-26) Earlier today, the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office,  reported that at approximately 1:30-pm, Friday, Feb. 13th, the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about a tractor versus car accident in the 1300 block of 190th Street. The 2001 Honda Civic, driven by Eduardo Jose Ramos Rivera, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, was eastbound. The car and a westbound 2009 John Deere Tractor driven by Trevor Gallagher,of Manning, met over the crest of a hill and collided.
Gallager was cited for Failure to Yield Half of Roadway and Rivera was cited for No Valid Driver’s License. The Honda Civic sustained a sheriff’s estimated $8,000 in damage while damage to the tractor was estimated to be $15,000.
Assisting the Audubon County Sheriff’s Department was Audubon Fire & Rescue, Audubon County Emergency Management, UnityPoint LifeFlight and Iowa State Patrol.  No further information will be released.
Carrasco Named Firefighter of the Year by Manilla Fire and Rescue -
(2-17-26) 
Manuel Carrasco, a dedicated member of Manilla Fire and Rescue is being recognized for his commitment, training, and service to both the department and the community.   Carrasco was recently honored as Manilla Fire and Rescue’s Firefighter of the Year, an award he says came as a complete surprise.  According to Fire Chief Cory Gaskill, the honor reflects far more than just a single year of service. Gaskill highlighted Carrasco’s intense commitment to both professional development and his department. While working six days a week and growing his family to four, Carrasco completed a six-month EMT course, a 40-hour Haz-Mat Operations class compressed into two weekends, and retook Firefighter 1 certification — a course he had previously completed in high school.  The Firefighter of the Year award recognizes dedication, continued training, and service beyond the call — qualities Carrasco has clearly demonstrated both on and off duty.

Cherokee Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Meet Minor in Undercover Sting -
(2-17-26) – 75 year old Leon Klotz of Cherokee is facing felony charges following his arrest earlier this month in connection with an undercover investigation. Court records show Klotz  was taken into custody on February 11 after authorities say he arranged to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old boy for sexual purposes in Sutherland, Iowa. The individual was reportedly an undercover law enforcement officer. According to the criminal complaint, Klotz engaged in online conversations with the officer prior to the planned meeting.  He has been charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, a Class B felony, and Grooming, a Class D felony. Klotz later posted a $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for February 23.

Atlantic Chamber warns of counterfeit money -
(2-17-26) – The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce is warning local businesses about fake $100 and $10 bills that are being circulated. Chamber Executive Director Kelsey Beschorner said the Chamber was “Notified by First Whitney Bank, that several local businesses have recently encountered counterfeit currency in both $100 and $10 denominations.”  Beschorner asks business owners/managers to “Please remind staff to carefully check all cash received, particularly larger bills.” If you or your employees encounter an individual attempting to use suspected counterfeit currency, please do not engage and contact the Atlantic Police Department immediately.

Homeless Man From Jefferson In Custody For Alleged Sex Offender Registration Violation And Providing False Information -
(2-17-26) – 
(Carroll Broadcasting) – 34 year old Vincent Allen Michael Nichols, a homeless man residing in Jefferson has been taken into custody for allegedly vioilating his sex offender registry requirements for a second time and providing false information to law enforcement.  According to Carroll Broadcasting, Nichols reported Greene County law enforcement on February 10th that he was moving into the area and said he was staying in a timber on the southwest side of town.  Deputies attempted to make contact with him near the area he claimed to be residing in, but were unable to locate Nichols or any of his belongings.  Nichols was located on February 11th at a house in Jefferson and the resident of the property reported to law enforcement that Nichols had been staying there the past few days.  Nichols was taken into custody  on February 12th on an arrest warrant for sex offender registration violation, second or subsequent offense, a class D felony, and sex offender providing false information,  first offense, an aggravated misdemeanor. He remains in the custody at the Greene County Jail on a $7,000 bond with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Feb. 18. Nichols was charged with assault with intent to commit sexual abuse in Buena Vista County in 2014, requiring him to register as a Tier II offender. The first sex offender registration violation in Woodbury County in 2023 added an additional ten years to the special sentence of registering on the sex offender registry. If convicted of the new charges in Greene County, Nichols can face a maximum sentence of up to seven years in prison and over $18,000 in fines, plus a special sentence requiring to register as a sexual offender for the remainder of his life.

Crawford County Memorial Hospital to Open New Medical Clinic Expansion on February 23rd -
(2-17-26) 
– Crawford County Memorial Hospital announces the official opening of the newly expanded CCMH Medical Clinic on Monday, February 23, 2026. This opening represents the completion of a major phase in the hospital’s ongoing construction and remodeling project, which began in August 2024.  The new addition provides approximately 14,000 square feet of modern healthcare space. Designed to accommodate the hospital’s growing patient volume — which has nearly tripled over the last decade — the expansion features:
Private registration bays designed to ensure confidentiality during the check-in process.
Additional exam rooms and provider offices to support the hospital’s recruitment of new family medicine and specialty physicians.
The building project is being completed in stages to minimize disruption to patient care. While the clinic expansion will be opening, work continues on the remaining interior renovations, with the project on track for completion in early 2027.

I-80 traffic stop leads to drug arrest -
(2-17-26) – 53 year old Timmy Mohr of Wabash, IN, was arrested by the Iowa State Patrol on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on Interstate-80 on  February 10th.  The trooper reports that he saw an eastbound vehicle near the 86 mile marker that matched the description provided in a broadcast from Cass County Communications regarding a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  The trooper recorded the vehicle traveling at 88 mph and then again at 81 miles per hour before initiating a traffic stop near the 88 mile marker.  During the stop, the trooper observed a vape device resembling a THC pen.  Mohr stated he had purchased the gummy packages that were located under the rear passenger side floorboard.  Also located in the vehicle was a bag containing multiple THC products, including marijuana buds in dispensary packaging a jar filled with marijuana buds.  And six packages of THC gummies.  Mohr faces charges of Possession of a controlled substance Marijuana, 1st offense. He was transported to the Adair County Jail and held on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

One person injured in Union County Grass Fire -
(2-17-26) - Officials with the Creston Fire Department report crews responded late Monday afternoon to a report of a grass fire at the intersection of 242nd and Almond Streets, in Kent. While en route, a caller informed 911 that a structure was also involved, prompting the dispatch of additional resources. A propane deliveryman alerted the resident to the fire and assisted in extinguishing some of it before the fire department arrived.  When the first firefighters reached the scene, they found that most of the shed fire had been knocked down and determined there was primarily a grass fire. The Lenox Iowa Fire Department also responded to provide further assistance. Firefighters ensured the structures were safe and extinguished the burning grass, wood, and debris in the backyard. One individual, who was not a firefighter, received treatment at the scene.  The cause of the fire is suspected to be an unsupervised burn barrel. Crews wrapped-up their assignment after a little more than an hour, and returned to their station. The Union County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Regional Health‘s Medic 2 were on-scene to provide support until they were no longer needed.

Montgomery County News - 
​(2-17-26) -  At 11:25 Monday night, deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department conducted a traffic stop at 3rd Avenue and 5th Street in Villisca.  Upon investigation, deputies arrested a 16 year old for OWI 1st offense.  The juvenile was cited into Juvenile Court and released to their guardian.
​(2-16-26) - A traffic stop Sunday afternoon in Red Oak, resulted in a felony drug-related arrest. According to Red Oak Police, officers stopped 40-year-old Aaron Lucas Allen, of Red Oak, at around 2:20-p.m.in the area of Highland/Coolbaugh Street,  for Driving While License Suspended. Allen was subsequently charged with Possession of Methamphetamine/3rd or subsequent offense – a Class D Felony.  He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $5,000 bond.
​A traffic stop at around 9:45-p.m. Friday in Red Oak, resulted in an arrest. According to Red Oak Police, 29-year-old Luis Ibrarra-Rodriguez was taken into custody in the 200 block of N. Broadway Street. Rodriguez was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/1st offense. He  was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.
Accident Feb. 9th in Guthrie County -
(2-16-26) – 33 year old Taylor Jay  Edelman of Adair put his car in the ditch on Monday, February 9th, after avoiding a deer on the roadway.  The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office says Edelman was traveling north on Frontier Road at around 6:45 pm last Monday, when at around 6:45 pm, he swerved to miss a deer.  His 2012 Chevy Impala went out of control and into a field northwest of the intersection with 280th Street.  Edelman was wearing his seat belt, and wasn’t hurt.  His car sustained a Sheriff’s department estimated $5,000 worth of disabling damage.  No citations were issued.

Early Saturday morning fire near Creston - 
(2-16-26) -  Firefighters from Creston responded early Saturday morning to a report of hay bales on fire at the Creston Livestock Market. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered 11 round bales burning. About a half hour after the original call, additional firefighters were requested for a working fire.  The bales were located against the east side of the brick building, near the train tracks. An employee used a skid loader to move the bales away from the structure and separate them, aiding firefighters in gaining better access to extinguish the flames.  Later Saturday morning, firefighters returned to extinguish the bales that continued to smolder.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two central Iowa women were arrested Friday night on drug charges, in Creston. According to the Creston Police Department, the women were arrested at around 9:45-p.m., following a traffic stop on N. Cherry Street, in Creston. Authorities say 19-year-old Anaya Maree Michelle Gourley, of Ames, and 21-year-old Makayla Lynn Ira, of Des Moines, were each charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana/1st offense. They were cited and released from the scene on a Promise To Appear.
Late Saturday morning, Creston Police arrested 26-year-old Noah Alexander Young – a homeless person – at the intersection of Sycamore and Montgomery. Young was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree – Non-Vehicle related. He was transported to the Union County Jail and held without bond until seen by a Judge.
Two people were arrested early Sunday morning, in Creston: At around 1-a.m., 37-year-old Shaeina Laitaija Raeche Allison, of Creston, was arrested at the intersection of Sycamore and Buckeye. She was charged with DUS – Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked. Allison was cited and released on a promise to appear; and, at around 3:30-a.m., Sunday, 24-year-old Marina Lissette Basaldua, of Lenox, was arrested at the Creston/Union County Law Enforcement Center. Basaldua was charged with DUS – Driving While License Denied, Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked and OWI – 1st Offense. She was transported to the Union County Jail and posted a $1,000 cash or surety bond before being released. Creston Police said also, a woman residing in the 400 block of S. Bureau Street, reported Sunday evening, that her 2018 Ford Explorer was stolen from her residence between Friday night and Saturday Morning. The loss was estimated at $8,000.


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

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

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


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


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

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

The Harlan Community Library has opened a Free Little Food Pantry, located in the entryway of the library.  Help them out by dropping off your canned and dry goods.  Check out the Library Facebook page for their hours.
For a $50 annual fee, the Boy Scout Troop 90B and 90G will place a 3 by 5 foot flag on a 10 foot pole in front of your house on five national holidays - Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Veteran's Day.  Subscription forms can be found online or in the Harlan Tribune. 
​ST. MARY’S PARISH IN PANAMA WILL BE HOLDING A BINGO FUNDRAISER EVERY SUNDAY NOW THROUGH MARCH 22ND.  ALL THE FUN BEGINS AT 11:30 AM IN THE ST. MARY’S PARISH CENTER IN PANAMA.  STOP BY AT 11 AM AND PURCHASE COFFEE AND A SMALL BRUNCH BEFORE BINGO BEGINS.  FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR NEEDED CHURCH REPAIRS.  BINGO AT ST. MARY’S PARISH CENTER IN PANAMA, EVERY SUNDAY THROUGH MARCH 22ND, STARTING AT 11:30 IN THE PARISH HALL.
Senator Chuck Grassley will be in Missouri Valley for a Q &  A with students at Missouri Valley High School.  He will be there from 8:15 to 9 am, Thursday, February 19th.  He will also be in Audubon for a Q & A with the Audubon County Farm  Bureau from 12:15 to 1:15 on Thursday at Blue Grass Inn and Suites in Audubon.
Upcoming Red Cross Bloodmobiles -
Wednesday, February 25th - 7:30 to 11:30 am - Harlan Community High School
                                                     Noon to 6 pm - St, Mary's Parish Center in Panama
Thursday, February 26th - 8 am to 2 pm - Missouri Valley High School
Friday, February 27th - 8 am to 2 pm - AHSTW High School in Avoca
Life Serve Blood Donations - 
Westside Community, 2/19/2026 from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM at 200 Main Street in Westside
Schleswig Community, 3/2/26 from 1:30 to 4:30 at 204 2nd Street in Schleswig
Denison Community, 3/9/26 from 12:15 to 5:45 at 100 Medical Parkway in Denison

​THE HARLAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH DINNER WILL BE SERVED EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT OF LENT FROM 5:30 TO 7 PM AT THE ROSEMAN PARISH CENTER.  THE MENU THIS YEAR INCLUDES FRIED OR BAKED FISH OR FISH TACOS, FRENCH FRIES AND BAKED POTATOES, COLE SLAW, MACARONI AND CHEESE, A DINNER ROLL, AND DESSERT.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 10 - $5, CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER ARE FREE.  DINE IN OR DRIVE THROUGH
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FISH FRY WILL BE HELD  FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH  AND FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH  FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 AT ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL IN EARLING.  COME AND ENJOY AMAZING FISH, MAC N CHEESE, SIDES AND DESSERT.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $10 AND CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER EAT FREE
​EAT IN OR GET IT TO GO AT THE FRIDAY FISH FRYS AT ST. PATRICK’S HALL IN NEOLA.  EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT, ST. PATRICK’S HALL IN NEOLA WILL BE SERVING FRIED OR BAKED ALASKAN POLLOCK, BAKED POTATO, MAC AND CHEESE, ORSI’S BREAD, COLE SLAW, RELISHES AND DESSERT!  YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE A GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH FOR THE FISH.  SERVING WILL BE HELD FROM 5 TO 7 PM.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $5 AND CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER EAT FREE.  THE FRIDAY FISH FRYS, EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT, FROM 5 TO 7 PM AT ST. PATRICK’S HALL IN NEOLA.

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

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

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

ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH FISH FRY, WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH  FROM 5:30 TO 7:30 AT ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH HALL IN EARLING.  COME AND ENJOY AMAZING FISH, MAC N CHEESE, SIDES AND DESSERT.  THE COST IS $15 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER $10 AND CHILDREN 2 AND UNDER EAT FREE
THE WESTPHALIA FIRE DEPARTMENT INVITES YOU TO THEIR 51st ANNUAL CHICKEN SUPPER, SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd FROM 4 TO 8 PM AT ST. BONIFACE PARISH CENTER IN WESTPHALIA.  THE COST IS $18 PERPERSON FOR EAT IN OR CARRY OUT.  AND REMEMBER, IF THE COLONEL HAD WESTPHALIA’S CHICKEN, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN A GENERAL.  GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY, THEY’RE AVAILABLE FROM ANY WESTPHALIA FIRE MEMBER OR AT THE DOOR.  

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2026 Annual Awards Banquet at Veteran's Memorial Building, Friday, March 27th. This year's theme is Welcome to the Wild West.  The banquet is open to all Shelby county residents and businesses.  Doors pen at 5 pm, networking and cash bar start at 5:30.  At 6 pm, there will be a meal and after the meal there will be a live auction provided by Osborn Auction, LLC, followed by game and the awards ceremony.  Cost is $40 per person.  Reservations can be made for groups of eight or more.  RSVPs are required.  Call 755-2114 or email Carol by Monday, March 16th. 

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

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

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