Flag flown over Capitol found at Irwin Legion post
A flag flown over the U. S. Capitol on May 5 was presented in Washington to Richard Hansen a retired airman and Shelby County native now with the U S Defense Department. He sent the flag to his uncle Homer Hansen in Kirkman to fly at Conway Cemetery on Memorial Day commemorating Alvin R Hansen a World War II veteran who died in 1972. Richard Hansen was born in Shelby County and attended Kirkman schools.
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IRWIN
U.S. Capitol
Irwin American Legion
Washington, D. C
Richard Hansen
Shelby County
Maryland
Hansen
U.S. Air Corps
U.S. Defense Department
Homer Hansen
Rt. 1
Kirkman
Conway Cemetery
Schools' NCA accreditation renewed with commendation
Harlan Community Elementary Schools' North Central Association accreditation has been extended through 1986-87. New Park and West Ridge elementary schools are commended for no violations. The NCA serves 19 states with over 6,000 schools and 900 colleges. Announcement by Mark Knoell and Dr. Mike Morgan.
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North Central Association
NCA
Association
New Park
West Ridge
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
West Virginia
Colorado
North Dakota
Arkansas
Mark Knoell
Mike Morgan
Harlan Kiwanis Awarding $1000 Scholarship to Rewerts
Bruce Rewerts of Defiance receives a $1000 Harlan Kiwanis Club scholarship. He will study mechanical engineering at Iowa State University after ranking seventh academically in the 149 member Class of ’87 at Harlan Community High School.
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Bruce Rewerts
George
Judy Rewerts
Defiance
Harlan Kiwanis Club
Rewerts
Iowa State University
Harlan Community High School
AEA Harlan worker Donnetta Alig resigns
The resignation of Donnetta Alig a consultant in behavior disorders at the Loess Hills Area Education Agency office in Harlan was accepted and takes effect Thursday June 11.
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Donnetta Alig
Loess Hills Area Education Agency
AEA
Harlan
Hawkeye Bird Stuns Harlan Family in Alley Scene
A Harlan mother cat adopts a baby rabbit, sparking wry concern that the kitten might someday become lunch. Nearby a boy notes a gold and black finch at the feeder calling it a Hawkeye bird, prompting a dad’s Iowa connection.
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Harlan
University of Iowa
Shelby County Board leases care facility to nonprofit CCC
Shelby County voters approved leasing the Shelby County Care Facility and surrounding land to the Country Care Center Corporation. The county keeps 80 acres of farmland and 20 acres of pasture and will still place 28 qualified residents at a cost of 260 254 annually. The not for profit CCC will operate the facility starting July 1 for three years and submit yearly budgets and audits. The move, expected to save the county 100 000 to 115 000 annually, follows days of public hearing with officials noting minimal expected changes in care quality.
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Shelby County Board of Supervisors
Shelby County Care Facility
Country Care Center Corporation
CCCC
Shelby County
Clyde
Board of Supervisors
Calvin Bartelson
Children's Day Parade And Activities In Harlan
A full day of food and fun on the square for Children’s Day July schedule lists a kiddie parade at 4 p.m. behind Spurgeon's, big wheel races at 4:30 p.m., T-Patrol rides, Moon Walk passes, Tae Kwon Do demonstrations, a summer band concert, and numerous booths. Rain date is Friday June 12.
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Shriners
Spurgeon’s
Harlan Merchants
Harlan Golden K Kiwanis Club
Melody Gals
Westridge Apartments
Harlan Little League
Jensen Park
Janice Tiarks
Buck Grove
Harlan Volunteer
Shelby County unemployment drops to 4.1 percent
Shelby County saw April labor force rise to 6,220 with 5,970 employed and 250 unemployed, yielding a 4.1 percent rate. Harrison County matched 4.1 percent. statewide Iowa rate fell to 3.4 percent though March 4.3 percent. Unemployed statewide 46,100 from a 1,340,100 labor force. March 56,500. a year ago 64,500.
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Iowa Department of Employment Services
Harrison County
Crawford County
Audubon County
Cass County
Pottawattamie County
Iowa
Pioneer Day draws crowds to Buman exhibit in Harlan
Young and old gathered Sunday for the Shelby County Historical Society Pioneer Day showcasing racks brought home by the late Will Buman of Harlan. The Alaska exhibit drew many spectators as Buman family members spoke on the hunter's travels. Vera Thummel of Harlan designed the oil painting that complements the exhibit, themed Discover Iowa Treasures for this year’s Pioneer Day and Harlan’s Iowa Community Betterment entry.
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Will Buman
Harlan
Alaska
Shelby County Historical Society
Buman
Vera Thummel
Iowa
Dansk Fest Parade Attracts 68 Entries In Kimballton
Sunshines and clear skies brought 68 entries to the Dansk Fest parade in Kimballton on Sunday June 7. Parade chairman Mark Petersen noted the event is usually alternate year with a centennial in 1983, and called it a big financial success with many Danish foods and crafts. Sixteen entrants won prizes across six categories including tractors cars floats religious antique vehicles horses and a prize drawing.
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Kimballton
Mark Petersen
Petersen
H. Jack Christensen
Harlan
Robert
Goeken
Marne
Ralph Hansen
Audubon
Lavonne Christensen
Landmands National Bank
Rasmussen Auto Parts
John Deere
Allis Chalmers
Corey Jensen
Tom Albertsen
John Redding
Robert Kite
Outlook Study Club
Elk Horn
Rorbeck Ramblers
Salem Lutheran Homes
Immanuel Lutheran Church Bible School
Harold
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Video Exchange
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Shelby County Park Producers
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Harlan Chamber of Commerce
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Luther League
Harlan Girls Group Home
Taco del Sol
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Harlan Senior Citizens Action Center
Sunshines
Pieper
Elk Horn Fire Department
Leonard Fiscus
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