3/1/2025
Come check out the new retail store/business in Harlan, Bits 'N Bobs, 516 Market Street. The new owner, Laurel is hosting her grand opening and the Chamber staff will be there to officially welcome her with a ribbon cutting at 9 am!3/2/2025
Sunday, March 2, 7:30 – 11 am. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 503 4th Street, Portsmouth. Serving biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon. Free will offering. Dine-in or carry out.
3/2/2025
March 2, 8 – 12 pm. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Harlan. Serving biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, toast, ham, and bacon. Free will donations accepted. Bake sale items are also appreciated.3/3/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 3/4/2025
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.
3/5/2025
Wednesday, March 5, 9 - 11:30 am. Shelby County ISU Extension & Outreach, 906 6th Street, Harlan. 3/6/2025
Thursday, March 6, 7 - 8:30 am. Irwin Community Building, 404 Front Street, Irwin.Appointment required. Please call 712-755-7288, 8 - 4 pm.
3/6/2025
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.
3/6/2025
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. Training courses are free and open to the public Register today.
3/7/2025
Friday, March 7, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bring packaged flower and vegetable seeds. Please make sure they are labeled. Doors, kitchen and Bar open at 5pm.
Swap starts at 6pm
3/7/2025
Friday, March 7, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bring as many plants as you'd like- potted or cuttings are fine. We will facilitate the swap. Swap starts at 6pm. Doors open at 5pm
Kitchen and Bar will be open.
3/7/2025
Friday, March 7 and Friday March 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. Meal includes: pollock fish, mac n cheese, baked potato, french fries, cole slaw, green beans, roll, and dessert.
SCCS Go For The Green Drawing will take place by the end of the fish fry on Friday, March 21.
3/7/2025
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.
3/10/2025 - 3/11/2025
The IKM Manning Elementary School, 100 Eva Street, Irwin, east side of the gym, is having a Scholastic Book Fair March 10 and 11, 8 am - 6:30 pm, that is open to the public. You can also order online now through March 13th. This is a great way to show support to the school and fill your book shelves with new books.3/10/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 3/11/2025
Tuesday, March 11, 6 pm. Anna Redsand, a local author from Elk Horn, IA will be at the Lied Irwin Public Library to read from her book, "To Drink From The Silver Cup" and share her story. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.3/11/2025
Tuesday, March 11. Welcome/Ambassador Visit, 10:30 am. Myrtue Medical Center is thrilled to welcome their new General Surgeon, Christopher Gartin, MD. The public is invited to meet Dr. Gartin in the Outpatient Waiting Room. Please use the Surgery/Specialty Clinics Entrance on Chatburn Avenue.
3/11/2025
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.
3/11/2025
Tuesday, March 11, 10 - 11:30 am. Museum of Danish Americah, 2212 Washington, Elk Horn. SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences and begin with a coffee social and snacks.
3/11/2025
Tuesday, March 11, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The group will discuss the book, "The Art Thief". See library staff to get the book. This book club is open to the public.
3/12/2025
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Encouraging people to write their own story. Stop in at the library to pick up the book, "Your Life As Story", by Tristine Rainer.
Please sign up by Monday, March 10 by stopping by or calling the library 712-764-2013.
Bring your own notebook to the class (optional)
3/12/2025
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.
3/12/2025
Wednesday, March 12, 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.
3/12/2025
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. Training courses are free and open to the public Register today.
3/13/2025
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.
3/13/2025
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.
3/13/2025
Thursday, March 13, 6 - 7:30 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+.
3/14/2025
Friday, March 14, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come support kid entrepreneurs! Bar and kitchen will be open too!
3/14/2025
Please join the Chamber staff on Friday, March 14 at 10 am to welcome the new Executive Director of the Shelby County Historical Museum, Megan Londo. 3/14/2025
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. 3/14/2025
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.
3/15/2025
Saturday, March 15, kitchen opens at 4 pm. Harlan Golf & Country Club 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Featuring: green beer, corned beef & cabbage, rubens, Irish nachos, Irish pizza, and holiday drink specials.
3/15/2025
Saturday, March 15, 9 - 2 pm. Harlan Community Elementary School Cafeteria/Gym, 1401 19th Street, Harlan.Admission is free will donation. Raffle tickets, bake sale, many crafters/vendors, something for everyone. Proceeds will go towards helping students with negative lunch accounts.
3/15/2025
The 2025 Legislative Coffee Series is scheduled for the third Saturday for the months of January, February, and March, 10 am. 3/15/2025
Saturday, March 15, 11 - 1 pm. Harlan Municipal Airport, 610 Hwy 59, Harlan. For pilots and passengers, Sponsored by the 8-Ball Aviation Club. 3/15/2025
Saturday, March 15, 7 - 10 pm, doors open at 6:45 pm. Hosted by Brick Wall Gallery, 1010 6th Street, Harlan. Sponsored by Hansen House Senior Living, Harlan. 3/16/2025
Sunday, March 16, 7:30 - 11 am. American Legion Building, 701 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.. Free will donations for fireworks, scholarships, and children's programs.
3/16/2025
Sunday, March 16, 4 - 8 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 403 Duren Street, Westphalia. Dine in or carry out. Tickets are $17 and available at the door and from all fire department members. 3/17/2025
The Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin, is offering a day camp on Monday, March 17 from 9 am -3 pm for kids 5 and older. The day will be spent learning about the human body, exercise, and healthy foods. Registration is required (call the library. 712-782-3335 or stop by during regular library hours) along with $10 before the day of the program. 3/17/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 3/18/2025
Tuesday, March 18, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Contact Sue to schedule an appointment, 712-579-80123/19/2025
Wednesday, March 19, 10 - 12 pm. Showing - Rocky. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The staff will have donuts and popcorn. 3/19/2025
Wednesday, March 19, 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.
3/20/2025
Thursday, March 20, 12 pm. Join us at the Museum of Danish American for a presentation titled “Behind the Scenes on the Development of Danish Ceramics: Beyond Blue and White” by Adam Bierstedt, the Albert Ravenholt Curator of Danish-American Culture.View previous Brown Bag Lunches on our YouTube channel.
3/20/2025
Thursday, March 20, 6 pm. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. $50 per person. RSVP by Saturday, March 15. Call the country club at 712-755-5951.3/20/2025
Thursday, March 20, 4:30 - 7 pm. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan. Please register on the museum's website. 3/20/2025
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.
3/21/2025
Time to celebrate our Chamber members. The Shelby County Chamber Annual Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, March 21 and will be held at Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. 3/21/2025
Friday, March 7 and Friday March 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. Meal includes: pollock fish, mac n cheese, baked potato, french fries, cole slaw, green beans, roll, and dessert.
SCCS Go For The Green Drawing will take place by the end of the fish fry on Friday, March 21.
3/21/2025
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.
3/24/2025
CDL Class A. A four week course. Cost - $4.700March 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).
For more information, check out IWCC's website call 712-325-3246 or email tscheffler@iwcc.edu
3/24/2025
Monday, March 24, 3 pm. Tipsy Taco, 17 East Street, Shelby. Come celebrate with us! 3/24/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. 3/25/2025
Tuesday, March 25, 5 - 7:30 pm. The Pancake Man is serving at Rosman Parish Hall, St. Michaels, 1509 Linda Lane, Harlan. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 children (5 and under) at the door, no pre-sale tickets. Cash or check only.
3/26/2025
Join the library staff at Coffeegirl, 612 Market Street, Harlan on March 26, 10 - 11 am for Coffee & Coloring. We will bring the coloring materials, you bring your creativity & Coffee Girl will have some amazing drinks for purchase. This is a great activity to gather with friends or to make new ones.3/27/2025
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.
3/27/2025
Thursday, March 27, 6 - 7 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Learn about scam prevention from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and Shelby County State Bank. For participants age 19 and older.
3/28/2025
Friday, March 28, 5 pm, karaoke at 7 pm. Second Annual Seafood Fest Karaoke. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Menu to be released soon.
3/28/2025
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.
3/28/2025
Friday, March 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.
3/28/2025
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.
3/29/2025
Saturday, March 29, Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Bar opens at 2 pm, games begin at 3 pm. Sign up in advance at the Farmhand Brewing Company.
3/29/2025
Attention Hunters. Hunter Safety Education Online Field Day, Saturday March 29, 2025 from 8am to Noon. Nishna Bend Recreation Area, 514 Maple Road, Harlan (approx. 1½ miles SE of Harlan Municipal Airport). 3/30/2025
Sunday Brunch is back - March 30 from 10 - 2 pm. Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Cost per person is $18.993/31/2025
Mondays, January 6 - March 31, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.