National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
This year's theme “For a Richer, Fuller Life, Read.”
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Harlan Social Energy & Nutrition two separate days. His first visit will be on Sunday, April 6, 12 - 2 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, 9 - 11 am. They are located at 1023 7th Street, Harlan. more info...
4/6/2025
Sunday, April 6, 12 - 2 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, 9 - 11 am.
Sunday, April 6, 8 - 11:30 am. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 200 N. 2nd Street, Panama. Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. Proceeds to fund final payment on the sign north of town. Sponsored by the Panama Sign Committee more info...
Sunday, April 6, 8:30 - noon. St. Peter's 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast with Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar. This event will be held at St. Peter's Hall, 402 5th Street, Defiance. Featuring - The Pancake Man.
Free will donation. Specialty drinks - $10. more info...
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin
Hannah Steinmetz, a native to Iowa, is coming to the Lied Irwin Public Library to talk about her book, Ambition's Hour. This is a historic fiction novel. Refreshments will be served. more info...
Tuesday, April 8, 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Come celebrate National Library Week at the Elk Horn Public Library. Visit their Enchanted Forest and refreshments will be served. more info...
Wednesday, April 9, 5 - 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy. The book club meets at 5pm the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Social is 5-5:30 with discussion beginning at 5:30pm. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library director for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934. more info...
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
Iowa Western Community College, in partnership with First Responders Foundation, is offering free first responders specific training sessions at their Council Bluffs, Clarinda, Page/Fremont, and Shelby County locations. These courses focus on enhancing skills, personal growth, wellness, and community impact for first responders. Classes will be held from 6 - 8 pm.
Thursday, April 10, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Ann Hanigan Kotz will be presenting on the Prohibition & Iowa's Bootlegging History, which goes along with her book, “Moonshine by Moonlight.” Check out her website for more information. This program is for participants age 19 and older. more info...
Friday, April 11, 7 pm. Milk & Honey is teaming up with the Shelby County Historical Museum for Disney Trivia. This event will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.
Bar & Kitchen open at 5 pm. For all ages. Trivia starts at 7 pm. $5 per team- 2-4 people per team.
Friday, April 11, 12 - 4 pm. Join us at Harlan Social Energy & Nutrition, 1023 7th Street, Harlan, as we celebrate Library Outreach. The Book Bike will be loaded with Free Books for everyone and Harlan Social will have a "library" inspired tea of the day. more info...
Every second Friday of each month, the Shelby Community Hall in Shelby is hosting Game Day from 2 - 4 pm. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats.
Every Friday during Lent, Friday March 7 through Friday, April 11, 5:30 - 7 pm. St. Michael's Rosman Parish Center, 1509 Linda Lane, Harlan.
Serving, fried fish, baked fish, fish tacos, baked potato or French fries, mac 'n cheese, coleslaw, dinner roll, and dessert. Dine in or drive through (fish tacos are dine in only).
Cost: adults - $15, children ages 4 - 12 - $5, ages 3 and under - free. more info...
The Lied Irwin Public Library has partnered with Christian's Rise Donuts from Harlan. Stop in Saturday morning, April 12, and pick up donuts of all kinds from 9-11am, or until sold out. You may also pre-order, call (712) 782-3335. Orders are due April 9th at noon. Cash or check only. more info...
The Easter Bunny will be visiting Harlan Social Energy & Nutrition two separate days. His first visit will be on Sunday, April 6, 12 - 2 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, 9 - 11 am. They are located at 1023 7th Street, Harlan. more info...
4/13/2025
Sunday, April 6, 12 - 2 pm and then again on Sunday, April 13, 9 - 11 am.
This introductory course provides a powerful foundation in LEAN principles to unlock and level up your organization's efficiency and productivity. Through practical learning, you will discover ways to reduce waste, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Who Should Attend: This course is idea for professionals from all industries, including managers, team leaders, and specialists in manufacturing, healthcare, business operations, government, and logistics. Small business owners, service industry employees, and continuous improvement enthusiasts will also benefet. more info...
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
Iowa Western Community College, in partnership with First Responders Foundation, is offering free first responders specific training sessions at their Council Bluffs, Clarinda, Page/Fremont, and Shelby County locations. These courses focus on enhancing skills, personal growth, wellness, and community impact for first responders. Classes will be held from 6 - 8 pm.
Friday, April 18, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5pm. All are welcome to participate or come enjoy the music! more info...
Portsmouth Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 19th, 11am City Park. 2000 eggs and prizes. For children age 0-9. Sponsored by City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth Business Association. more info...
Monday, April 21, 9 - 3 pm. Shelby County Extension Office, 906 6th Street, Harlan.
Cost is $20 (non-refundable) Open to any youth of babysitting age. Class size is limited to 12 per class. Registration will close once the class is full. Please complete registration by Friday, April 11. Lunch will be provided.
This introductory course provides a powerful foundation in LEAN principles to unlock and level up your organization's efficiency and productivity. Through practical learning, you will discover ways to reduce waste, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Who Should Attend: This course is idea for professionals from all industries, including managers, team leaders, and specialists in manufacturing, healthcare, business operations, government, and logistics. Small business owners, service industry employees, and continuous improvement enthusiasts will also benefet. more info...
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
The Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin, will be hosting their BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club, 5:30 pm on the following Fridays:
Friday, March 28; Friday, April 25, and Friday, May 30.
Bring a book you are currently reading to the library. We will spend some quiet time reading our own books. Then we will go around and talk about our book. more info...
Friday, April 25, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This event will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.
Silent reading will begin at 5:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to grab one of Milk & Honey's specialty drinks or a snack to munch on while enjoying their book. Reading will last for 45 minutes and then the last 15 minutes will be used to discuss what everyone is reading. more info...
There will be many booths and activities that will provide health and safety education and awareness to children from pre-school through 5th grade. All activities and booths will be interactive with hands-on fun. more info...
CDL Class A. A four week course. Cost - $4.700
March 24 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
April 28 - Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Clarinda.
May 27 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
CDL Class b. A 2-3 week course. Cost - $2,000
March 24 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
April 28 - Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Clarinda.
May 27 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 - 8 pm. Location: St. Boniface Parish Hall, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. Sponsored by Shelby County Extension & Farm Service Cooperative.
RSVP to the Shelby County Extension, 712-755-3104 or email Diane by Wednesday, April 23. more info...
Join us at Coffeegirl, 612 Market Street, Harlan on March 26th, 10 - 11 am for Coffee & Coloring. We will bring the coloring materials, you bring your creativity & Coffeegirl will have some amazing drinks available for purchase. This is a great activity to gather with friends or to make new ones. more info...
Wednesday, April 30, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
Kick back and relax with this easy going group. Each month we choose a new book to read. It can range from historical fiction, thriller or just warm and cozy.
The book club meets at 7pm the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934. more info...
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
Every second Friday of each month, the Shelby Community Hall in Shelby is hosting Game Day from 2 - 4 pm. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats.
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
Iowa Western Community College, in partnership with First Responders Foundation, is offering free first responders specific training sessions at their Council Bluffs, Clarinda, Page/Fremont, and Shelby County locations. These courses focus on enhancing skills, personal growth, wellness, and community impact for first responders. Classes will be held from 6 - 8 pm.
Taekwondo at the Wellness Center is BACK from January through May 2025, 6 - 7:30 pm for 2nd graders and up. Come back for our Thursday evening lessons for kiddos in the second grade and up. To sign-up, go to https://bit.ly/3QFQNxK or speak with someone at the PFWC's front desk.
Participants do not need to be a PFWC member to enroll for this class. more info...
CDL Class A. A four week course. Cost - $4.700
March 24 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
April 28 - Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Clarinda.
May 27 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
CDL Class b. A 2-3 week course. Cost - $2,000
March 24 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
April 28 - Council Bluffs, Atlantic, Clarinda.
May 27 - Council Bluffs, Harlan, SWITCH (Hastings, IA).
The Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin, will be hosting their BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club, 5:30 pm on the following Fridays:
Friday, March 28; Friday, April 25, and Friday, May 30.
Bring a book you are currently reading to the library. We will spend some quiet time reading our own books. Then we will go around and talk about our book. more info...