1/1/2025
Wednesday, January 1, 7 am. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Food and Drink Specials. Mimosa Flights
call 235-MILK or email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com for reservations
1/2/2025
Stargazing has been rescheduled to tonight, January, 2, 6:30 p.m. at Prairie Rose State Park, 680 RD M47, Harlan. We will meet in the west campground, near site 85 and walk out on to the dam to get away from as much light as possible. We will be using a green laser pointer, which looks like it touches the stars, to identify stars, constellations, and planets. Winter is a great time to learn about the stars. The low humidity makes objects much more visible. Please dress for the weather. If it is mostly cloudy or completely cloudy, we will postpone it to a later date.
1/3/2025
Friday, January 3, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come support the Harlan High School Speech team and participate in Trivia. Win prizes and support a great cause.1/3/2025
Friday, January 3, 9 - 3 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library 509 Ann Street, Irwin. A winter day camp for children ages 5-10. Registration is required, along with a $10 fee. An all day camp with snow many activities and books!
1/3/2025
Friday, January 3, 10 - 4 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Stop in and grab some movies for the weekend or a cozy read. Pick up a bag of popcorn on your way out of the library.
1/5/2025
The Museum of Danish America is pleased to host Ben Champion, a young composer and pianist from Audubon County, for a recital on the Victor Borge Piano at 2 p.m. on January 5 at 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn, IA 51531. Admission is free for members. Admission is $5.00 for those attending who’d like see the museum in addition to attending the concert.
1/5/2025
Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins.
1/6/2025
Monday, January 6, 3:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Join us after school for a movie, Despicable Me4 and popcorn. Free and open to the public.
1/6/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 1/8/2025
Wednesday, January 8, 5 - 6:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 1/9/2025
The Harlan Community Library will be hosting their Great Reading Challenge Reading Rave, Thursday, January 9, 6 pm, at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 1/9/2025
Register today for Women Marketing Grain in Harlan. With unpredictable crop prices and tight margins, marketing can make the difference in the profitability of corn and soybean production. How well farmers get paid for a year’s worth of work can be wrapped up in just a few marketing decisions. In this course, women will learn how to manage price risk using tools like forward contracts, futures and options contracts, alterative marketing contracts, and crop insurance. Participants will work in a computer lab to access online decision tools and to develop a marketing plan.1/9/2025
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.
1/10/2025
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. 1/10/2025
Friday, January 10, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come Support Kids Makers!
1/10/2025
Friday, January 10, 5 - 7 pm. Studio 712, 506 Market Street, Suite A, Harlan.Please join us for our 1 year anniversary happy hour!
1/12/2025
Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins.
1/13/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/13/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/13/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/13/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 1/14/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/14/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/14/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/14/2025
Tuesday, January 14, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book, "Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone", by Benjamin Stevenson.
1/15/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/15/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/15/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/15/2025
Wednesday, January 15, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: Murder On The Orient Express. Library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
1/15/2025
Community members are invited to a Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body educational on Wednesday, January 15th from 11 AM to 12 PM in Myrtue's Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan.1/16/2025
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The group will be discussing, "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.
Stop in to get your book or audio CD's! Looking forward to a great conversation.
1/16/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/16/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/16/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/16/2025
Join us on Tuesday, January 16, 11 - 12 pm at the Harlan City Hall, 711 Durant Street, to welcome Harlan's new City Administrator, Gervas Mgonja. 1/16/2025
Thursday, January 16, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 1/16/2025
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.
1/17/2025
Friday, January 17, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come jam with neighbors and friends. Listeners welcome too! All ages are welcome!
1/17/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/18/2025
Saturday, January 18, 2025. St. Mary's Parish Hall, 502 4th Street, Portsmouth. Soup Supper 6 - 7 pm, trivia 7 pm. Cash Bar. 1/18/2025
The 2025 Legislative Coffee Series is scheduled for the third Saturday for the months of January, February, and March, 10 am. 1/19/2025
Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins.
1/20/2025
Monday, January 20, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Shauna Gross from Hygge Inn will be our speaker.
1/20/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/20/2025
Monday, January 20, 8 – 2 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Please contact Ruth at 712-755-4316 to schedule an appointment.1/20/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/20/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/20/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 1/21/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/21/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/21/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/21/2025
Tuesday, January 21, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. To schedule an appointment, please contact Sue at 712-579-8012.
1/22/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/22/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/22/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/22/2025
Wednesday, January 22, 11 - 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. To schedule an appointment, please contact Joni at 712-747-6132. 1/23/2025
Thursday, January 23, 5 pm. The Harlan Community Library is hosting an ambassador visit to kick off their fundraising campaign for the library. Come join the library staff at their location, 718 Court Street, Harlan.
1/23/2025
Thursday, January 23, 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. "Books & Beyond" Outdoor Revitalization Project is kicking off and we need your help to celebrate. Come see full color renderings of the project, learn about the library's vision for the future and how you can get involved.
1/23/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/23/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/23/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/23/2025
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.
1/24/2025
Lied Irwin Public Library will be hosting their BYOB - Bring Your Own Book - Club on the following dates at 5:30 pm, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.Friday, November 22, Friday, December 20, and Friday, January 24.
1/24/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Bus Driver Training Course, January 13 - January 24, 2025. Monday through Friday from 8 - 4 pm. Fee: $1,200. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
Iowa residents my be eligible for financial assistance. Find out if you qualify today by contacting us today at Pathway Navigator, 712-256-8800, email: adulted@iwcc.edu
1/24/2025
Friday, January 24, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come Shop and enjoy some cocktails while supporting vendors. Bar & Kitchen Open at 5pm
1/25/2025
January 25, 9 am. Lied Irwin Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Stop in Saturday morning and pick up some donuts. Cash or check only. You may pre-order donuts; the order needs to be turned in by noon on the 22nd.
1/25/2025
Saturday, January 25, 8 am. Faith Family Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Ladies, You’re Invited to Our Women’s Winter Wellness Event!
Start your year off right with a morning dedicated to wellness and connection! Enjoy:
Refreshments: yogurt and granola bar, fresh fruit, hot & iced coffee, and hot tea will be available
Local vendor shopping
Informative presentations on various wellness topics1/26/2025
Sunday, January 26, 8:30 - 11:30 am. Shelby County Catholic School Rosman Parish Center, 2005 College Place, Harlan.1/26/2025
Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins.
1/27/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/27/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/27/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 1/28/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/28/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/29/2025
Come celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan on Wednesday, January 29, 6 pm. Everyone is welcome. Space is limited. Reservations are required, call today, 712-755-5951.
1/29/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/29/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/29/2025
Wednesday, January 29, 9 - 10 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 1/29/2025
All community area middle and high school students are invited to join us for a city-wide youth service on Wednesday, January 29 at First Baptist Church, 2099 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with free food and games. Service will begin at 7:00 pm with worship and a message by a special guest speaker. Invite your friends to come together as fellow believers!1/29/2025
Wednesday, January 29, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 1/30/2025
The Alzheimer's Association invites the community to a Virtual Forum and Rural Iowa Impact event on Thursday, January 30 starting at11 am via Zoom.
Register online at https://bit.ly/4atNyl0
1/30/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class A CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $4,700. Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/30/2025
Iowa Western Community College - Shelby County - Harlan, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, will be offering a Class B CDL four-week class January 13 - February 6, 2025. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8 - 4 pm. Tuition: $2,000.Register online: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/transportation-logistics/
1/30/2025
Thursday, January 30, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. How well do you know Iowa? Join us for Iowa Trivia. This is a team event. No more than 4 to a team.
1/30/2025
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.
1/31/2025
Friday, January 31, 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Come celebrate Mike's retirement. 42 years with the Harlan Newspapers.
1/31/2025
Friday, January 31, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Everyone will meet at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.