| Date | Event |
| 12/7/2025 | Sunday, December 7, 3 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come see the stockings that community members have brought in while enjoying the Christmas lights, hot cocoa, and participate in the Cookie Exchange at 4 pm. more info... |
| 12/7/2025 | Sunday, December 7, 4 pm. The Lied Irwin Public Library is hosting a cookie exchange to help with your holiday baking this Christmas season. Bring 4 dozen of one kind of cookie. One dozen will be available for people to purchase while the other 3 dozen will be exchanged so that you will have a variety of cookies to take home. Don't forget to bring an empty container! more info... |
| 12/7/2025 | Rescheduled - Santa will be on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan on Sunday, December 7th, 5 pm. Santa will be there to turn on the lights for the Christmas tree on the square and then will visit with area children. A great time for the entire family. The Shelby County Chamber will be providing hot chocolate and cookies. more info... |
| 12/8/2025 | Monday, December 8, 1 - 4 pm. For all ages. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 12/8/2025 | Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information. more info... |
| 12/8/2025 | Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development. Call today to sign up: 712-755-4344. more info... |
| 12/9/2025 | Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. The book for the December Book Club is, "Once Upon A Wardrobe. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Lied Irwin Public Library. more info... |
| 12/9/2025 | Tuesday, December 9, 12 pm. Join us at Taylor Quik Pik, 2111 23rd Street, Harlan to help us celebrate the retirement of one of their employees, Virginia Smith. more info... |
| 12/9/2025 | The second Tuesday of each month, 10 - 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin with a coffee social and snacks. more info... |
| 12/9/2025 | Tuesday, December 9, 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. December's book - "Emma" by Jane Austin. Please stop by the library to pick up the book. Every one is welcome. more info... |
| 12/9/2025 | Tuesday, December 9, 5 - 7 pm. HMU is hosting their annual Customer Celebration. This event will be held at Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Enjoy the famous Pizza Ranch chicken dinner Take part in fun raffles Get your photo taken with Santa more info... |
| 12/10/2025 | Thinking of joining a book club? Now is the time to check it out. Both Harlan Community Library book groups, Books & Banter and 5 O'Clock Book Club are meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 5 pm at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan more info... |
| 12/10/2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 11 - 1 pm. Harlan First United Methodist Church, 9th & Durant Street, Harlan. For pre-boxes - call Beth at 712-579-1870. Take-out available on the northeast corner of the church. Includes choice of soup, sandwich, and dessert. Tickets available at the door. more info... |
| 12/10/2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 12 - 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center, 204 St. Mary Avenue, Panama. To schedule an appointment, contact Dee Dee Leinen, 712-579-0100. Walk-ins welcome. more info... |
| 12/10/2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 4 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/10/2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 4 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/10/2025 | Wednesday, December 10, 4- 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/11/2025 | ​Santa’s trading his sleigh for a log cabin this night, Thursday, December 11, from 4:30 - 7 pm at the Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/12/2025 | Friday, December 12, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join Denise Barnes for a fun seasonal painting night. Seats are limited and include all supplies. Tickets here: linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa more info... |
| 12/12/2025 | Friday, December 12, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for a festive night. All are welcome. Ugly sweater contest. Karaoke. Food & drink specials more info... |
| 12/12/2025 | Game Day, 2 – 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. more info... |
| 12/13/2025 | Saturday, December 13, 5 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Bring a gag gift, get a gag gift! (or just come to watch!) Keep gifts under $20. Food is provided. Bar will be open to the public as normal. more info... |
| 12/13/2025 | Saturday, December 13, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn more info... |
| 12/15/2025 | Monday, December 15, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 12/15/2025 | Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information. more info... |
| 12/15/2025 | Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development. Call today to sign up: 712-755-4344. more info... |
| 12/17/2025 | Wednesday, December 17, 10 am. Showing: "A Christmas Carol". Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts. more info... |
| 12/17/2025 | Wednesday, December 17, 2:30 - 6:30 pm, Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. A fun come and go afternoon of shopping, crafts, snacks, and more. The season shines brighter as children discover the joy of giving. more info... |
| 12/18/2025 | Thursday, December 18, 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Bring a new or gently used item to add to the prize table. Please wrap your item. Players should be 18+. more info... |
| 12/18/2025 | Every third Thursday of the month, September through April, 10 am - noon. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Join us to learn about our forest friends through books and hands-on learning. more info... |
| 12/18/2025 | The Brown Bag Lunch Programs are held on the third Thursday of each month (except the October program), 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a free monthly speaker series sponsored by Dennis Andersen. more info... |
| 12/19/2025 | Friday, December 19, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm. Santa comes at 5:30 pm. All are welcome. more info... |
| 12/19/2025 | Friday, December 19, 5:30 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm. Community Christmas Caroling at 6 pm. Come join the fun! more info... |
| 12/19/2025 | Friday, December 19, 5:30 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library. This event will take place at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. more info... |
| 12/20/2025 | Saturday, December 20, 10 - 12 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn more info... |
| 12/22/2025 | Monday, December 22, 9 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Registration is required. Call the library, 712-782-3335. more info... |
| 12/24/2025 -1/1/2026 | The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industy Office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Thursday, January 1, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026 more info... |
| 12/30/2025 | Tuesday, December 30, 5 - 6 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Everyone will meet in the large meeting room. more info... |
| 12/31/2025 | Wednesday, December 31, 9 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 12/31/2025 | Wednesday, December 31, 9 - 11 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 12/31/2025 | Wednesday, December 31, 11 - 1 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. more info... |
| 1/1/2026 | Thursday, January 1, 2026, 7 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come celebrate the new year at Milk & Honey. Mimosa flights and brunch specials. Take outs available. Call 712-235-6455 or email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com. more info... |
| Coming Soon... | 5K Run for Project Eliminate Family Event scheduled for Spring 2016 more info... |
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