2/1/2025
Saturday, February 1. Doors open at 4:30 pm for social, NY Strip dinner at 6 pm. St. Mary's Hall, 200 N 2nd Street, Panama. Trophy Scholarship Fund Auction to follow. No Seat Saving! Cost is $20 per person. Tickets available at the door or from any Board member.
2/1/2025
Saturday, February 1, 11 am. This is an online event hosted by the Museum of Danish America.This presentation will take place on Zoom at 11:00 am Central We are able to offer this program free of charge thanks to grant support from the State Historical Society of Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
To register for this free program, please click this link. The Zoom link will be provided to registered participants a couple of days before the program.
2/2/2025
Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins.
2/3/2025
Monday, February 3, 4:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Moringview Drive, Harlan. Sponsored by Foodbank for the Heartland and the Harlan Lions Club. Please enter from 12th Street, you will be directed where to line up. No walk-ins.
Open to all.
Questions can be directed to Christine at 712-579-5960 or message to the Harlan Lions Club Facebook Page.
2/3/2025
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/
2/3/2025
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/
2/3/2025
Monday, February 3, 3:30 - 5 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Showing: "If". Join us after school for a movie and popcorn.
2/3/2025
Valentine Card Making with Dianne Plumb.Monday, February 3, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
2/3/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/4/2025
Tuesday, February 4, 6 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. 2/4/2025
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/
2/4/2025
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/
2/4/2025
Every Tuesday, February 4 through March 11, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Conference Center Entrance, 1213 Garfield Avenue Harlan. Registration is required by January 27th. Call Cathy Jensen at 712-755-4224. This class is provided at no cost and is sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.
2/5/2025
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/
2/5/2025
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/
2/6/2025 - 2/9/2025
February 6, 8 am - February 9, 4 pm. This event is hosted by the Shelby County Emergency Services Association and will be held at the C.G. Therkildsen Center, 706 Victoria Street, Harlan. Price per person is $25/day. Cash/check can be brought day of event. Please make checks out to Shelby County ESA.
You do not need to work/reside in Shelby/Cass counties in order to attend. CEU's, breakfast (bagels, donuts and fruit tray), snacks and lunch included.
Tickets available here.
2/6/2025
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/
2/6/2025
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/
2/6/2025
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.
2/7/2025
Friday, February 7, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Doors open at 5 pm. Food & drinks available for purchase. This event is presented by Harlan Community High School Speech. 2/7/2025
Friday, February 7, 6 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.2/7/2025
Friday, February 7, 11 - 5 pm. St. Peter's Parish Hall, 402 5th Street, Defiance. To schedule an appointment, please call Betty at 712-748-3271.
2/8/2025 - 2/9/2025
Saturday, February 8, 10 - 1 pm and Sunday, February 9, 12 - 3 pm. Retail Therapy at Floral Elegance & 6th Street Emporium, 1018 6th Street, Harlan. 2/8/2025
Saturday, February 8, 12 - 3 pm Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come enjoy brunch with the gals! enjoy mimosa flights and charcuterie boards.
Rubi J pop up shop at noon and House of Color Avoca.
Rubi J fashion show of new spring wear starts at 1pm!
2/9/2025
Every Sunday, 9 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bloody Mary Bar with all if the fixins.
2/10/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/11/2025
Every Tuesday, February 4 through March 11, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Conference Center Entrance, 1213 Garfield Avenue Harlan. Registration is required by January 27th. Call Cathy Jensen at 712-755-4224. This class is provided at no cost and is sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.
2/11/2025
Tuesday, February 11, 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, "Lulu Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"..
2/12/2025
Wednesday, February 12, 6 pm. Hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library. This event will be held at the Kimballton Town Hall, 205 N Main Street. Cost is $15 per person. Come learn more about our 16th president and eat some of his favorite food.
Pick up your tickets by Saturday, February 8 at the Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
2/12/2025
Wednesday, February 12, 5 - 6:30 pm. Hosted by the Harlan Community Library. Everyone will meet at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. 2/13/2025
Thursday, February 13, 6 pm. Hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library. This event will be held at The Norse Horse Tavern, 4224 Main Street, Elk Horn. $20 per table, prizes for the best table decorations and highest score.
2/13/2025
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2/13/2025
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.
2/13/2025
Thursday, February 13, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Join us for an evening with Iowa Author - Jacqueline Reinig. She will be discussing her latest book, "Faery Academy of Quillsnap: Night of the Purple Moon”.
2/14/2025
February 14. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. $60/person- 4 courses. Wine Pairings and cocktail are separate. Iced Tea, Lemonade & Water included
Register here.
2/14/2025
This Lunch and Learn - Know Your Fats: Understanding Cholesterol Numbers & Goals, presented by Verkata M. Alla, MD, Cardiologist, 12 - 1 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. 2/14/2025
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. 2/15/2025
Join us for Book Club on Saturday, February 15th, at 2 pm at the Museum of Danish America Genealogy Education Center, 4210 Main Street, Elk Horn. The museum will host a special book club featuring a letter-writing activity and delightful treats. We’ll dive into The Shoestring Letters by Edgar Madsen. 2/15/2025
Saturday, February 15, 10:30 am. The 30th Shrunken Nut Ride will start at PodunK Bar and Grill on Main Street in Panama. From there we will head to Troy's Place and Farmhand Brewing Company in Earling. Then it's back to Panama to complete the tour at Norma Jean's and/or PodunK Bar and Grill and/or Bent Rim Brewery.2/15/2025
The 2025 Legislative Coffee Series is scheduled for the third Saturday for the months of January, February, and March, 10 am. 2/16/2025
Sunday, February 16, 8 - 12 pm. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin. Serving biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, toast, ham, and bacon. Free will donations accepted.
The department is also asking for donations of bake sale items.
2/16/2025
Sunday, February 16, 4 - 7 pm. St. Peter's Parish Hall, 402 5th Street, Defiance. Dine-in or to-go orders. Call 712-748-4248 for large to-go orders. Local deliveries are available. Cost is $15 per meal. Serving chicken, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner roll and cookie
Funds will help recoup the investments made this last year by expanding the department with new gear, updating equipment, and critical training.
2/17/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/18/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/18/2025
Every Tuesday, February 4 through March 11, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Conference Center Entrance, 1213 Garfield Avenue Harlan. Registration is required by January 27th. Call Cathy Jensen at 712-755-4224. This class is provided at no cost and is sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.
2/19/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/19/2025
Wednesday, February 19, 10 - 12 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Showing: "Some Like It Hot". The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
2/19/2025
Community members are invited to an Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia educational on Wednesday, February 19th from 11 AM to 12 PM in Myrtue's Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan.2/20/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/20/2025
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.
2/20/2025
Thursday, February 20, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Fun for the whole family. Prizes and snacks.
2/21/2025
Friday, February 21, 6 pm. Bar and Kitchen open at 5 pm. All are welcome to participate in the jam or just come to listen to live music.2/21/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/22/2025
This event has been rescheduled to this Saturday, February 22, 11 am. Starts at PodunK Bar and Grill on Main Street in Panama. From there we will head to Troy's Place and Farmhand Brewing Company in Earling. Then it's back to Panama to complete the tour at Norma Jean's and/or PodunK Bar and Grill and/or Bent Rim Brewery. If you are the adventurous type, Lonely Oak Distillery is not too far off the route. Please check the day of the ride to confirm that Lonely Oak is open to visitors the day of the ride. There is no entry fee for this ride. Please keep an eye out for donation jars for Shelby County Trails. Riders are encouraged to make a donation to help fund Phase 2 of our construction project.2/22/2025
Saturday, February 22, 5 - 7 pm, Cardinal Lofts, 304 Western Avenue, Shelby. Entrance Fee: Adults ($6), Children ages 5-13 ($3), 0-4 (Free!)2/23/2025
Sunday, February 23, 2 pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 19th Street, Harlan. Featuring the rebuilt Temple Pipe Organ.Free to the public.
2/23/2025
Join us for a hike at Prairie Rose on Sunday, February 23 at 1:30 p.m. to look for animal signs. We will meet at the beach parking lot and hike one of the trails along the lake. Please dress for the weather. The hike will be an easy one.2/23/2025
The Shelby County Trails will provide unique pieces for you to pick up for our "Junk Draft" to be held on Sunday, February 23 at the Bent Rim Brewery, 21 Main Street, Panama. Doors open at 1 pm and the draft will begin at 2:30 pm. Refreshments will be served. The items you select in the draft will be the "starter kit" for your project. 2/24/2025
Monday, February 24, 6 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.The group will be discussing, "The Personal Librarian".
2/24/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 2/25/2025
The Lied Irwin Public Library is excited to have local author, Jacqueline Reinig, from Portsmouth, IA, come share her book, "Faery Academy of QuillSnap: Night of the Purple Moon", with us on Tuesday, February 25 6:30 pm. The public is invited to come and hear Jacqueline talk about her first book. Giveaways and refreshments will be provided.Books will be for sale, cash or card. If you already have a book bring it to be signed.
2/25/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/25/2025
Every Tuesday, February 4 through March 11, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Conference Center Entrance, 1213 Garfield Avenue Harlan. Registration is required by January 27th. Call Cathy Jensen at 712-755-4224. This class is provided at no cost and is sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.
2/26/2025
Wednesday, February 26, 6 pm. Kimballton Town Hall, 205 N. Main Street, Kimballton. Cost: $15 per person. Come learn more about our 16th President.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact the Elk Horn Public Library, 712-764-2013.
2/26/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/26/2025
Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 - 1:30 pm. Harlan Community High School Gym, 2102 Durant Street, Harlan. To schedule an appointment, call the High School Office at 712-755-3101.2/26/2025
Wednesday, February 26, 12 - 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center Gymnasium, 200 N 2nd Street, Harlan. To schedule an appointment, please contact Dee Dee at 712-579-0100. 2/26/2025
Wednesday, February 26, 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.
If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
2/27/2025
Thursday, February 27, Elk Horn, IA. Enjoy a Danish meal and experience a night of history and culture in the Danish Villages. 2/27/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/27/2025
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.
2/27/2025
Thursday, February 27, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 2/28/2025
Friday, February 28, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Enjoy instruction and a free drink
Deborah King will guide you painting Farmhouse Daisies.
Sign up here
https://linktr.ee/milkandhoneyiowa
2/28/2025
Myrtue Medmical Center Lab Department, February 18 - February 28, no Mondays, 6:45 - 10:45 am. Use the clinic entrance, 1220 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan, and check-in at the registration desk.Appointments required by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm.
2/28/2025
Friday, February 28, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. The Next Chapter from Omaha will be popping up for an adult book fair. Doors, bar & kitchen open at 5pm.
2/28/2025
Friday, February 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This is a Harlan Community Library event and will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Silent reading will begin at 5:30pm. 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.