5/2/2022
Monday, May 2, 12 - 1 pm. Spine Health Educational presented by Dr. Pedro Ricart, Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. For more information, please call 712-755-4598.
5/5/2022
Thursday, May 5, 6:30 pm . Local author Kailee Coleman will read her book, "And That's Their Family!" A book she wrote to teach about diversity in family structures... that we may not see in everyday life or in small town Iowa.”5/5/2022
Thursday, May 5, 9 - 4 pm, Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. This is a MMC Auxiliary fundraising event. Proceeds go to local scholarships and hospital equipment requests. Virtual sale extension starts May 6 - 11. Cash, checks, credit/debit cards and payroll deduction accepted.
5/5/2022
Thursday, May 5, 3:30 - 6 pm, Elk Horn Public Library 5/7/2022
Saturday, May 7. If you are interested in participating, please sign up at the Shelby City Hall to be put on the map. Cost is $3.
5/7/2022
Saturday, May 7, 11 - 12:30 pm, Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. 5/9/2022
Monday, May 9, 5 - 7 pm, Nishna Bend Recreation Area. Rain date - Wednesday, May 18. For all families with children under 12 years of age are invited for some fishing fun. Boxed meal provided for all and prizes for children.
5/10/2022
Tuesday, May 10, 11:30 - 5:30 pm, Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. To schedule an appointment, please contact Sue at 712-755-5725.
Masks are not required and antibody checks will be available.
5/10/2022
Tuesday, May 10, 12 pm. Library and Lunch at the Harlan Community, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Book discussion - "The Butterfly Effect" by Rachel Mans McKenny
5/12/2022
Add these dates (see below) to your calendar and join us at Noon (Central) for our free monthly speaker series, made possible with financial support from former board member Dennis Andersen, Atlanta, GA.
5/12/2022
Thursday, May 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 5/14/2022
Saturday, May 4, meet at the Shelby City Hall at 9 am. 5/15/2022
Sunday, May 15, 2 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The public is invited to attend the recitals by the high school-age winners. Refreshments will be served following the performance.5/16/2022
Monday, May 16. The annual spring cleanup day will be curbside pick up again this year. 5/16/2022
Monday, May 16, 6:30 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan.Meet at the parking lot on the east side of County Road M47.
5/16/2022 - 5/27/2022
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County Center in Harlan is offering a CNA Course, May 16 - 27, 8 - 4:30 pm. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, May 11.Call the Shelby County Center (Harlan) to register or learn more, 712-775-3568.
5/18/2022 - 5/26/2022
The Elk Horn Public Library reminds all LEGO builders that it's time to start on your entry for the Tivoli Fest LEGO Contest. Entries can be brought to the Elk Horn Public Library beginning May 18 until Thursday, May 26 by 6:30 pm. They will be on display at the library from 12 - 3 pm on Saturday, May 28 during Tivoli Fest. Library hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30 - 4:30 pm; Thursday 10:30 - 6:30 pm; and Saturday 9 - 11 am.
5/18/2022
Wednesday, May 18, 10- 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Showing: "The Thrill of it All".
5/18/2022
Wednesday, May 18, 5 - 7 pm, Shelby Fire Hall, 402 Center Street, Shelby. Hosted by Shelby Fire & Rescue5/19/2022
Thursday, May 19, 12 - 1 pm, Myrtue's Senior Life Solutions, 1303 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Presented by Dave Bauman, Director of Senior Life Solutions, RN.For more information, call 712-755-4598.
5/19/2022
Every third Thursday, May through September on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan, 6 - 9 pm. Live entertainment, food, fun, and prizes.For additional information and weather related notices, please check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RoarIntoHarlanBikeNightOnTheSquare
5/20/2022
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry 2022 Golf Outing, Shelby County Golf Course, Friday, May 20. 4 Person Scramble – 9 Hole Tournament.Thanks to Harlan Municipal Utilities Telecommunications for being our 2022 Title Sponsor.
5/20/2022
Friday, May 20, 4 - 7 pm, Farmhand Brewing Co. 101 Main Street, Earling. 5/25/2022
Join our evening book club. Meetings are at 7pm generally on the last Wednesday of the month (this month - Wednesday, May 25). Contact the library director at (712) 755-5934 for location and the latest read.5/26/2022
Thursday, May 26, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan.Please meet at the park office and walk around the east side of the lake.
5/26/2022
Come meet the candidates. The forum will be held on Thursday, May 26th, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atrium (1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Suite 101, Harlan). The public is encouraged to attend. 5/27/2022
Friday, May 27, 8 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan.Meet at the parking lot on the east side of the lake and County Road M47.
Ten canoes, paddles, life jackets, and lights will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own kayak or canoe. Just make sure to have the law required white light for when we start to lose daylight.
5/27/2022 - 5/28/2022
The 42nd annual Tivoli Fest. The Danish Villages of Elk Horn - Kimballton, Iowa's Danish American Festival. Starts Friday late afternoon May 27th and ends late Saturday evening May 28th. No events on Sunday May 29th.Please visit their Facebook page for updates.
5/27/2022 - 5/28/2022
Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28. 5/28/2022
Saturday, May 28, 10 am. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan.Meet at the parking lot on east side of the lake/County Road M47.
Aquatic nets will be provided to try to catch tadpoles, small fish, and aquatic insects.
5/28/2022
Saturday, May 28, 7 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47. Harlan.Meet near the playground/shower house. This program will feature a live Red-tailed Hawk.
5/28/2022
Saturday, May 28. Tivoli Fest happenings at the library: (12 - 3 pm)
- LEGO contest exhibition on display
- Giant indoor & outdoor games
- Cate Tales Face Painting by Cathy Meyers
5/29/2022
Sunday, May 29, 1 pm. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47. Harlan.Meet just south of the main park entrance along County Road M47, on the west side of the road in the grass parking lot.
5/30/2022
Monday, May 30, 10 am. Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan.Meet at the park office and walk around the east side of the lake.
This hike is approximately two miles long and is fairly easy with just a couple of hills.
5/30/2022
Monday, May 30, 10 am. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. At 6 am, flag ceremony, Harlan Cemetery, 911 12th Street, Harlan. Flags will be lowered at 6 pm.
5/30/2022
The service will begin at 10:00 am at the Shelby Cemetery. Lay Minister for the Shelby Methodist Church, Celeste Grudle, will give the opening prayer.