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Iowa farmers launch ‘Commonsense’ coalition amid economic strain

News 1 May 2026

Harlan Municipal Utilities Board votes to retain fluoride in water supply

News 1 May 2026

Harlan to welcome RAGBRAI riders with live music lineup

News 1 May 2026

Full RAGBRAI route announced

News 1 May 2026

Cyclone Robotics competes at Iowa Regional

News 1 May 2026

Celebrating Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week

News 1 May 2026

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News 1 May 2026

It takes a Danish village to build a troll

News 1 May 2026

Cournoyer emphasizes accountability and efficiency in bid for State Auditor

News 1 May 2026

Sen. Ernst recognizes Sunset Scoops as Small Business of the Week

News 1 May 2026

Maas emphasizes transparency and oversight in campaign for Iowa State Auditor

News 30 March 2026

Harlan FFA participates in Southwest Iowa District Leadership Conference, earns top state awards

News 30 March 2026

Owen seeks Iowa House District 11 seat, cites water quality and education top as top priorities

News 30 March 2026

Milk & Honey: Where food and community meet

News 30 March 2026

Harlan receives $50,000 from RAGBRAI

News 30 March 2026

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It takes a Danish village to build a troll

ELK HORN — The Museum of Danish America, with assistance from a crew of local volunteers, began helping a troll “immi

Cournoyer emphasizes accountability and efficiency in bid for State Auditor

News 1 May 2026

Sen. Ernst recognizes Sunset Scoops as Small Business of the Week

News 1 May 2026

Maas emphasizes transparency and oversight in campaign for Iowa State Auditor

News 1 May 2026

Harlan FFA participates in Southwest Iowa District Leadership Conference, earns top state awards

News 30 March 2026

Sports

Sports 4 May 2026

HCHS girls track shows growth, strong relay performances at OABCIG Coed

DA GROVE — The Harlan Community girls track and field team turned in a productive outing Friday at the OABCIG meet, u

IKM-Manning boys run well at Ace Nelson Relays

Sports 4 May 2026

Cyclone girls continue strong start to the season with another team title

Sports 4 May 2026

Cyclone girls capture team title at Denison-Schleswig Co-ed

Sports 24 April 2026

HCHS girls fall to state-ranked St. Albert 10-1, gain valuable early-season experience

Sports 24 April 2026

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Sports 4 May 2026

HCHS girls track shows growth, strong relay performances at OABCIG Coed

Sports 4 May 2026

IKM-Manning boys run well at Ace Nelson Relays

Sports 4 May 2026

Cyclone girls continue strong start to the season with another team title

News 1 May 2026

Maas emphasizes transparency and oversight in campaign for Iowa State Auditor

Family 1 May 2026

Koesters receives Quilt of Valor

News 1 May 2026

Sen. Ernst recognizes Sunset Scoops as Small Business of the Week

News 1 May 2026

Cournoyer emphasizes accountability and efficiency in bid for State Auditor

News 1 May 2026

It takes a Danish village to build a troll

Family

Family 1 May 2026

Koesters receives Quilt of Valor

HARLAN — Phil Koesters was honored at a Quilt of Valor Ceremony in Harlan on March 29.

Bernice Petersen will turn 90

Family 26 November 2025

Portsmouth Knights of Columbus donate funds from Tootsie Roll drive

Family 5 November 2025

Card shower planned for Schmitz’s 85th birthday

Family 5 November 2025

Class of 57 reunites

Family 5 November 2025

Card shower planned for Julie Wiig’s 80th birthday

Family 5 November 2025

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