Holiday Giveaway Ends With $200 Prize For Pat Murtaugh
Pat Murtaugh of Harlan won the final seventh week $200 bonus in the Harlan Holiday Giveaway, registering at Harlan National Bank and receiving one Iowa Lottery ticket. Other five-ticket winners include LaVerne Nielsen of Harlan, Jane Goetzinger of Earling, Judy Peters of Minden, Carla Poldberg of Harlan, and Barb Kluver of Harlan, with registrations noted at local sites.
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Pat Murtaugh
Harlan
Harlan National Bank
Iowa
LaVerne Nielsen
Harlan Tribune
Jane Goetzinger
Earling
Wolff's Jewelry
Judy Peters
Minden
Golden Rule
Carla Poldberg
Pizza Hut
Barb Kluver
Harlan Clothing
Call Rural Concern hotline crisis support urged for farmers
A Hills Iowa farm shooting tragedy highlights high stress among farmers officials urge reaching the Rural Concern hotline 1 800 447 1985 for crisis help. Virginia Molgaard Iowa State University Extension stress management specialist notes despair can lead to self harm or homicide and advises calling for both the individual and supportive family members.
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Hills
Iowa
Virginia Molgaard
Iowa State University Extension
Phillips
Academy nominee Greg Lansing named for West Point
U S Sen Charlies announced Harlan Community High School senior Greg Lansing as an Academy nominee. Grassley has nominated 38 Iowans. four vacancies will be filled. Ten applicants compete for one West Point vacancy. Lansing is the son of Dave and family of Harlan.
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U S
Local fund drive nets over $10,000
Shelby Co Health Foundation, a nonprofit aiding health care in the greater Shelby County area, reports its first giving fund drive has netted over $10,000. President Rand Petersen notes funds support Lifeline emergency service and a grant to Southwest Iowa Mental Health Center for bio feedback radiology equipment. Contributions through December are tax deductible.
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Shelby Co. Health Foundation
Rand Petersen
Shelby County
Southwest
Iowa
Deaths Gilbert F Rau, 86, Portsmouth
Gilbert F. Rau, 86, of Portsmouth, died Monday December 23 at his home. He was a longtime resident and is survived by family. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family pending details.
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Gilbert F. Rau
Portsmouth
Man
County Officials Near Raises As Shelby Board Faces Decision
After a public hearing with about 100 taxpayers, the Shelby County Compensation Board endorsed higher salaries for elected officials and a $590 annual raise for each supervisor. The proposal, 4-0, moves to the three-member Board of Supervisors for final action, with no date set yet. If approved, increases would take effect July 1, 1986, and officials have not received raises since July 1, 1984.
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Dennis Buckley
Shelby County Compensation Board
Shelby County
Board of Supervisors
Darrell Weisenborn
Weisenborn
Orel Tague
Manilla
Compensation Board
Stan Nichols
Harlan
Nichols
Bernard Stracke
Defiance
Stracke
Recommendation
Orville Juhler
Juhler
Mortensen
Melvin Hursey
Shelby
Melvin Boose
Elk Horn
George Kintner
Kids take aim at goodies at pinata fun
Mary Jensen teaches first graders at West Ridge Elementary School in Harlan as they swing at a candy filled pinata. Blindfolded Brian Buckholdt is guided by Mrs Jensen while Shellie Reimer and Ruby Clyde watch with classmates and parents. Dennis Buckley photos.
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Mary Jensen
West Ridge Elementary School
Harlan
Farmland in Shelby County Drops to $835 Per Acre
Iowa State University survey shows Shelby County average land value fell 26.3 percent to 835 per acre from 1133 last year. Statewide values declined 30.2 percent to 948 per acre, the 1985 drop setting a new record after a peak of 2147 in 1981. Values in 1981 Shelby County averaged 1937 per acre.
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Shelby County
Iowa State University
Iowa State University Extension
Bob Jolly
Iowa Farm
Iowa
North
East
South Central
North Central
South
Scott County
Mississippi River
East Central District
Decatur County
Central District
ISU
U.S. Census of Agriculture
Donors fulfill all 110 requests in Shelby County Adopt-a-Family
Record aid drive ends with 110 requests met as West Central Development Corp and Harlan Newspapers wrap up the 1985 Adopt-a-Family season. Gifts of food and clothing funded by undesignated donations and pantry stock help 1,391 families since 1956.
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Shelby County
John London
West Central Development Corporation
Harlan
West Central
Harlan Chamber of Commerce
Shelby County Food Pantry
London
Harlan’s Market St
Iliff Petersen
Gary
Anita McFarland
Harian
Congregational United Church of Christ
Harian Community High School
Sigma Beta Phi
Hariian Lions Club
Irwin- Kirkman School
FHA
Abundant Life Fellowship
18Th St
Westphalia Fire Department
Harlan Community High School
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Call Rural Concern Hotline
Greg Lansing
Harlan National Bank Noten
Harlan National Ten Gite Bank
George Mortensen
Tague
Irwin-area
Selmer Hohne
Vets
Dennis Buckley Photos
Irwin Kirkman
Covenant Monastery
Circle 5
Elk Horn Lutheran Church
Harlan St. Michael's Parish
Irwin Lions Club
Irwin- Kirkman
Medical Careers
Ken Brinker
Harlan Kiwanis Club
P.M
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Communications Data Services
CDS
Harlan Lioness Club
Harlan Optimist Club
Haetson
Otta
Chawfono
Cass
Montgome
Idecator
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