Category Archives: Community News

Is there $4/gallon gas in the future? It appears so as gas prices in Harlan soared to $3.39 a gallon, which is 20 cents up from the beginning of this week. The rapid rise in gas prices is a huge concern for … Continue reading →

I scream, you scream, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! We all love ice cream, especially me, Christine Wingert. – Yes, the Harlan Dairy Queen is finally open! Since April has brought us the beginning of spring our weather has … Continue reading →

This album is powered by BubbleShare – Add to my blog On Saturday, April 28, Myrtue Medical Center held their annual Kids Festival at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium.  Children preschool age through fifth grade were welcome to join in the … Continue reading →

Iowa today is made up of many small towns. Including the town of Panama, which is located 15 minutes from Harlan. Hi, I’m Christine Wingert, and I had the chance to interview some of the owners of some of the … Continue reading →

This video is about the NTWF(National Turkey Wildlife Federation) Banquet.  The banquet took place at the Portsmouth Hall on Saturday April 7.  The banquet featured many prizes such as pictures, guns, money, etc.  There was also a meal served at … Continue reading →

This is an exclusive interview with the co-owners Dave and Jodi Sardegna of Oz Tattoo in Harlan Iowa.  The interview includes information about the shop, its recent opening, and the work done there. Dave does the piercings and Jodi does … Continue reading →

A major winter storm is headed our way. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for our county until 6 AM Friday. We could get 8-12 inches late tonight into the evening on Thursday. Winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up … Continue reading →

            Imagine that you are a deer, harmlessly loitering beside the road, when suddenly, six men in a car whiz past while firing their guns at you. Personally, I would be offended. Sadly for this deer, that exact incident occurred … Continue reading →

If you are sick of the cold weather, then you should be happy about the forecast for the next several days. Temperatures are going to get mild as they are going to be in the low to mid 40′s as … Continue reading →

HCHS News Blog~~ 1)Mr. Pitkin what is your job at Fareway? -I am the Meat Manager 2)What is your take on cloned meat? -It’s bad and i think that it’s gonna hurt the midwest’s economy. 3)Does Fareway use cloned meat? … Continue reading →

    This year Portsmouth will be celebrating 125 years as a town.  The main celebration will be held on July 27th, 28th, and 29th.  On the 27th, the celebration wil be kicked off with an alumni dinner.  Which will be … Continue reading →

I sat down for an interview with a juror from the Dixie Shanahan (Duty) trial.  Q.  Are you aware of the decision handed down by Gov. Vilsack as his final official act while in office concerning Dixie Shanahan (Duty)? A.  Yes … Continue reading →