Community Calendar highlights in Harlan and area
Reader calendar lists New Year events across Harlan Shelby County and nearby towns. Dinners, church services, a band parade in Dallas, school and council meetings, blood drives, and college activities fill Dec 31 to Jan 4 with multiple venues including J. J. Jensen Park First Assembly of God Church HMU Kirkman Neola Nativity Scene and Iowa Western Community College Harlan Center.
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First Assembly of God
Eighth
Laurel Sts
Harlan
Iowa Western Community College Center
Iowa Western Community College
Harlan Center
Services for Sena Hanson held in Council Bluffs
Funeral services for Sena Nielsen Hanson, 85, formerly of Walnut and Shelby, were held Tuesday at Meyer Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Burial followed in Shelby Cemetery. She died December 27, 1986, after a period of declining health, having lived in a care center there for six months. Surviving are her son Morley Norman and daughters Lois Broks, Marge Vaughn, and Bonnie Lett, with multiple siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Also noted are memorial details for Gloria Brown of Harlan with services at Pauley Funeral Home.
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Shelby
Sena (Nielsen) Hanson
Walnut
Meyer Funeral Home
Council Bluffs
Hanson
California
Morley Norman
Lois Broks
Valley Springs
Marge Vaughn
Longview
Wash
Bonnie Lett
Christine Frederickson
Elk Horn
Elsie Graves
Escondido
Obituary: Carroll Graham 90 in Avoca dies of heart attack
Carroll Graham, 90, of Avoca, died Friday at the Avoca nursing home. Services were held Monday at United Presbyterian Church in Carson with burial in Carson Cemetery. Survived by wife Paula, daughter Marjorie Roberson of Avoca, son Norman of Malvern, sister Vivian Hotze of Carson, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation was Sunday at Berthusen Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca.
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Avoca
Carroll Graham
Colonial Manor
United Presbyterian Church
Carson
Carson Cemetery
Graham
Paula
Marjorie Roberson
Norman
Malvern
Vivian Hotze
Berthusen-Knutson Funeral Home
Services for Elsie Jokamsen Peterson in Harlan
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Elsie Jokamsen Peterson a 78 year old resident of Baptist Memorial Home in Harlan. Burial followed in Neola Township Cemetery. She died Wednesday December 24 1986 at the Harlan nursing home. Born in Neola she moved to Harlan from Omaha ten years ago. Surviving are a sister Alice L Masker of Waverly and several nieces and nephews.
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Elsie Jokamsen Peterson
Baptist Memorial Home
Harlan
Cutler Funeral Home
Council Bluffs
Neola Township
Ms. Peterson
Harlan Nursing Home
Neola
Omaha
Alice L. Masker
Waverly
Dotzler Sworn In To City Council Seat In Harlan
Harlan Mayor Orv Roecker administers the oath to Dick Dotzler, the new at large representative for the west of Twelfth Street, during a brief City Hall ceremony on December 23. He succeeds Steve Pierce, who resigned earlier this month. Dr. Charles Early’s Ward Four seat resigns today, and he endorses Terry Bails as his replacement.
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Harlan
Orv Roecker
Dick Dotzler
Twelfth St
Dotzler
Steve Pierce
Charles Early
Early
Terry Bails
Police seeks help locating stolen 1982 Chevrolet pickup
Police request public aid in locating an 1982 Chevrolet pickup stolen from the Hess residence at 502 Durant St in Harlan after 10 p.m. Monday Dec 29. The truck was unlocked with no keys inside. no leads exist and information should be directed to H.P.D at 755-5252.
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Harlan
Dean and
Marcie Hess
Durant St
Hesses
H.P.D
Laver arrested after car hits mailboxes in Harlan
Gene D. Laver, 27, of Harlan, was arrested after his vehicle was stopped at Sixth and Farnam Streets at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday. Police allege the car hit three mailboxes on Nineteenth Street while he failed to maintain control. Laver released pending a court appearance. Also, Ernie Lefeber reported vandalism to his son Keith Lefeber's 1980 Chevrolet at 706 Tarkington Street with front window, windshield, sunroof damage, a tire puncture, and heavy scratches totaling about 2000 dollars. Fire Department responded to a blaze at 1508 6th Street, Kenneth Hulett Sr. residence, caused by space heater placement, damaging a bed area, wall, room furniture, and much of the home. fire chief said trucks all dispatched and no one injured.
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Sixth
Hill Sts
Harlan
Gene D. Laver
Farnam Sts
Laver
Nineteenth St
Ernie Lefeber
Tarkington St
Keith Lefeber
Kenneth Hulett Sr
6Th St
Tom Ouren
Ter
Huletts
Ouren
Safety belt law prompts continued ticketing and exemptions
Police may issue tickets for safety belt violations and costs could exceed 20 dollars. Infractions appear on driving records but do not affect license actions. Exemptions cover pre 1966 cars, bus riders, rural carriers, certain delivery vehicles under 25 mph, and medical reasons with a doctor’s certificate. Iowa Traffic Safety Now urges belt use amid holidays and rising statewide compliance.
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Page
Rohden
Shelby County Christmas adoption helps 109 families this year
The 1986 Shelby County Christmas adoption program tallies 109 families aided, near a record 110 set last year. Ruby Martin of West Central Development Corp notes funds from the Shelby Food Pantry supported ten additional families and one meal gift certificate. Since 1956 the program has aided 1,500 families across 31 years, with numerous donors named for food, clothing, and toys to children and families in Harlan and surrounding communities.
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Shelby County
Harlan Newspapers
West Central Development Corporation
Ruby Martin
WCDC
Harlan
Fire damages a 1977 Chrysler on Court Street
Department and Harlan Police were summoned to a late Saturday blaze on Court Street across from the Harlan Community Library. Smoke issued from a 1977 Chrysler owned by Jim Hansen, with police suspecting an electrical short in the wiring as the cause of the fire.
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Harlan Volunteer Fire Department
Harlan Police Department
Court St
Harlan Community Library
Chrysler
Jim Hansen
Harlan
Purses Taken From Garage in Harlan. Valued at $450
Debbie Miller of Prescott reports two purses were stolen from her father's garage at 417 Market St. The victims Amy Sorensen, 14, Prescott, and Jill Finken, 17, Des Moines, found the theft on return home. One wallet was recovered the next day. total value of purses and contents about 450 dollars.
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Harlan
Debbie Miller
Prescott, Jr
Amy Sorensen
Prescott
Jill Finken
Des Moines
Leon Burger
Market St
Two Cars Collide In Harlan Intersection Accident
At 8 15 p m Monday December 29 two northbound the Wright car struck the McClelland car rear bumper at Sixth and Willow streets in Harlan causing an estimated 2000 dollars damage to a 79 Chevrolet driven by Brad L Wright 18 and 1500 dollars damage to a 74 Plymouth driven by Monica L McClelland 21 who may have upper torso injuries.
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Sixth
Willow Sts
Harlan
Chevrolet
Brad L. Wright
Plymouth
Monica L. McClelland
McClelland
McClelland Auto
Wright
Harlan men face OWI charges after early morning arrest
Police filed operating while intoxicated charges against two Harlan men in recent days. Andrew L. Andersen, 22, Harlan, was arrested at 2:06 a.m. Sunday December 28 after his 1974 Ford pickup truck was observed.
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Harlan
Andrew L. Andersen
Theft in Minden Vehicle Stolen Stereo and Battery
Minden resident Larry Snodgrass reported a break in at a Council Bluffs address on December 25 to 26. An AM FM stereo cassette player a power booster and a Sears Diehard battery were stolen from his vehicle valued at about $300.
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Minden
Larry Snodgrass
Council Bluffs
Cable deregulation ends local rate control nationwide
The final phase of a 1984 federal deregulation bill took effect Monday stripping local governments in Iowa, Nebraska and across the nation of power to regulate cable rates. Heritage Cablevision will raise the basic rate in Harlan starting February 1 1987 by combining it with the tier package while HBO Cinemax and basic plus tier subscribers see changes in their monthly costs.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Heritage Cablevision
Harlan
HBO
Cinemax
REC Operations Manager Moves to Nebraska
Harold Gaer, longtime Nishnabotna Valley REC operations manager since 1968, will become general manager of Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Association in Alliance Nebraska. He will assume duties February 1, 1987 after serving as line superintendent since 1982. Panhandle is centered in the Nebraska panhandle with about 2600 miles of line.
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Harold Gaer
Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
REC
Panhandle Rural Electric Membership Association
Gaers
Alliance
NEC
Gaer
R.E.C
Nebraska Panhandle
HarlanIEZ Tribune Official Shelby County Newspaper
The HarlanIEZ Tribune is an independent, home owned newspaper established in 1870. Published every Wednesday at 1114 7th Street Harlan Iowa 51537. Includes staff roles such as associate bookkeeper assistant circulation class adviser photography dark room production and pressroom personnel.
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Harlaniez Tribune
7Th St
Harlan, Ja
Janice Schaben
Ass't
Marcie Cave
Connie Schroder
Amy Barrett
KIS
Willis Towne
Dick Joy
Mgr
Terry Holdren
Dennis Schwery
Jim Determann
Alice Gaul
Lori Christensen
Janet Henscheid
Rene Mores
Sec
Courthouse Closed for New Year Holiday
Shelby County Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday January 1 and January 2 in observance of the New Year holiday.
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Shelby County
Immunization Clinic Aimed At Shelby County Children
An immunization clinic is set for next Wednesday January 7 from noon to 3 pm at the Public Health Nurse office in the basement of the Shelby County Courthouse. DPT oral polio and MMR vaccines will be offered with a $2 administrative charge per child. Bring prior records. guardians must accompany each child. All vaccines supplied by the Iowa Dept. of Public Health.
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Public Health
Shelby County
Iowa Dept. of Public Health
Corrections and Clarifications Notice
The Hurian Newspapers outlines its commitment to accuracy and fairness and runs corrections in this space. Readers may request correction by phoning the editor at 755 3111.
Court House Sessions Held Monthly on Wednesdays
Each 4th Wednesday of the month at Court House from 9 30 to 12 noon. Toll free number 1 800 532 1440.
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Court House
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Southwest Iowa
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Dallas
J. J. Jensen Park
American Red Cross
Neola St. Patrick’s Hall
Harlan Municipal Utilities Board of Trustees
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Kirkman
Irwin-Kirkman
Manilla
Mickel’s
Iowa State University
KPTM
Iowa State
Illinois State
Harlan Community High School
Tri-Center Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA
Can
Bottie
Harlan Optimist Club
Harlan & Country Club
Dunlap
Loeis Hillis Area Education Agency
AEA
AAUW
American Association of University Women
Myrrle Memorial Hospital
Arian
Tri-Center High School
Marian
Harlan City All
Harlan Lioness Club
Vicki Harris
Sandy Carlson
Defiance City Council
Defiance City Hall
Harlan Municipal Utilities Board Room
Western Iowa Arts Association
Laurel
Western
Sena Hanson
Gloria Brown
Pauley Funeral Home
Harlan Cemetery
Brown
Bishop Clarkson Hospital
Harlan High School
Duane Brown
Rick
Randy
Ames
Nathan Brown
Gabriel Brown
Edna
Dale) Brown
Earl Stutzman
Richard Stutzman
Topeka
Kans
Embers Restaurant
Elsie J. Peterson
Dotzier
Harlan American Legion Auxiliary
Salvation Army
Vanderlinden Farm
Nelson Motor Parts
American Legion Post
Bob Maxwell
Tim Bruns
Harlan Community Middle School
Peace Lutheran Church
Westphalia St. Boniface Church
Harlan St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Irwin Kirkman
Congregational United Church of Christ
Westphalia Cyo
Catholic Youth Organization
Harlan St. Michael’s Church
Harlan Golden K Kiwanis Club
Melvin Clothier Family
Covenant Monastery
Portsmouth Cyo
Huff ‘N Puffers Bicycle Club
Panama Family
Aid Association For Lutherans
Milford
Helen Raild
Irwin United Methodist Church
Westphalia Athletic Club
John
Isabelle Klein
Irwin Lads and Lassies
Abundant Life Fellowship
Center Comers
FHA
Margaret Leuschen
Panama
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Medivac
Monroe Chapel Methodist Church
CYO
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Defiance
Irwin St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Circle No. 2
Portsmouth Business Association
Beta Sigma Thi
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Brownie Troop
Westphalia Fire Department
Monroe Chapel
United Methodist Church
Harlan Kiwanis Club
Joe Fahn
Portsmouth
Harry Ahrenhoiltz
Elk Horn-Kimbaliton Optimist Club
Trades & Industry
T&i
Cub Scout Pack
Northwest Leadership
Harlan Future Farmers of America
FFA
Medical Careers Club
Harlan Community Schools
Harlan Auto Mart
Melvin Stolz
Harian
David Pool
First Assembly of God Church
Knights of Columbus
Luke E. Hart
Merrill Martin
Mark Kaufman
Ron Rose
Lee Gordon
Jeannette Meurer
Bill Bartelson
David Pope
Gary Cole
Dan Murtaugh
Harlan St. Michael's Parish
18Th St
Suicede Help Line of Iowa, Inc
Panhandle Rural Electric
Shelby Co
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