5/1/2025
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.
5/2/2025
A beautifully moving musical about two lives - one love - told in opposite directions. 5/2/2025
Friday, May 2, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Meet local farmers. Try their food. Learn how you can purchase processed meat, vegetables, dairy and more!
If you'd like to have a table- email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com
Bar & Kitchen open too!
5/3/2025
A beautifully moving musical about two lives - one love - told in opposite directions. 5/3/2025
Saturday, May 3, 9 - 2 pm. Grandma's B's Dream Playground Re-Imagined at Pioneer Park, 1511 Willow Street, Harlan. More details to come. Follow their Facebook page for updates.
5/4/2025
A beautifully moving musical about two lives - one love - told in opposite directions. 5/5/2025
Monday, May 5, 5 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Each family will receive perishable produce, non-perishable product, bread, and meat.
5/5/2025
Monday, May 5, 3:30 pm. Showing: " Moana 2". Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 5/5/2025
Monday, May 5, 5 - 7 pm. Nishna Bend Recreation Area, 514 Maple Road, Harlan. All families with children under 12 years of age are invited for some fishing fun. Rain date: May 19. Meal provided for all.
For more information or to register, please visit this website.
5/6/2025
Tuesday, May 6. City Wide Clean Up Day in the City of Irwin. Curbside with regular garbage pickup. Please note: Yearly flag fees are due Friday, May 16. The fee is $30/year. Please remit payment to the Irwin City Hall.
5/8/2025
Thursday, May 8, 4 - 6 pm. Rubi J, 1006 6th Street, Harlan. Wine spritzers, refreshments, $5 gift cards, prize drawing, New spring styles.
5/8/2025
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.
5/9/2025
Game Day, 2 – 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. 5/10/2025
Saturday, May 10. Shelby County Golf Course, 1243 F32, Harlan. 10 am shotgun start, 4-person best ball, $120 per team.
Celebration of the Grand Re-Opening of the Clubhouse. Come join us at 5 pm to celebrate all of the work that has been put into the course and the clubhouse.
5/10/2025
Gear up for Shelby's City Wide Garage Sales happening on Saturday, May 10th!Contact City Hall at 712-544-2404 by 4 PM on Monday, May 5th to be added to the City's garage sale map - the cost is $3 to be advertised.
5/10/2025
Saturday, May 10, 9 am. Join us in welcoming Mulberry Market to Harlan/Shelby County. They are located at 1101 5th Street, Ste. 1, Harlan. Make sure to stop by and check them out and welcome the owner, Kristina Larsen. 5/10/2025
Come get happy at Salem. Saturday, May 10 12:00-3:00 Courtyard beautification project continues and we’d love your help. Bring your friends and family to 2207 College Street, Elk Horn, IA.
5/11/2025
Sunday, May 11, 8 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Reservations only. We have a few openings in the morning and afternoon.
5/12/2025
Monday, May 12. Please use this dedicated time to remove all accepted trash/junk from your property. Curbside pickup of items will be grabbed by R & S Waste. Call 800-730-3471 with any questions.Prohibited items that will NOT be accepted: cement, medical waste, paint, tires, animal refuse, batteries, yard waste, and electronics.
The City of Shelby will also provide a metal recycle area for all metal items located at the old carwash, west of the Fire Hall. This is for metal items ONLY - no electronics.
5/13/2025
Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.Iowa author, Ann Hanigan, will be talking about her book "Moonshine By Moonlight" and the Prohibition. Whiskey taste testing will also be available for free.
5/13/2025
Tuesday, Mary 13, 10 - 11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. This month’s SPARK! program is all about trolls! These playful and mischievous creatures have long been a part of folklore and pop culture. In this program, we’ll explore the work of Danish artist Thomas Dambo and trace the evolution of trolls throughout history and modern media. Did we mention everyone will get to take their own little troll home?
5/13/2025
Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan.To schedule an appointment, please contact Sue at 712-579-8012.
5/13/2025
Tuesday, May 113, 12 - 1 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Book - The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club.
This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.
5/15/2025
Thursday, May 15. Help HMU celebrate 30 years of providing hometown service to the Harlan Community. Stop by their office between the hours of 8 – 3:30 pm for cookies and popcorn and to check out their new IPTV offering in July.
5/15/2025
Thursday, May 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Hosted by Myrtue Medical Center. We will gather as a community at Pioneer Park on nation-wide Mental Health Action Day May 15, 2025, to build awareness, celebrate mental health heroes, and act to support mental health!In case of inclement weather, the Mental Health Action Walk will be held at the Harlan Community Primary School (2105 Durant Street, Harlan, IA).
5/15/2025
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.
5/15/2025
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.
5/15/2025
Car & Bike Night on the Square, Harlan, IA. Live entertainment. Held on the third Thursday, May through August, 6 - 9 pm. 5/15/2025
Spring Flower Painting. Thursday, May 15, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Paint flowers on a canvas and explore different painting techniques. All supplies will be provided. Self-guided. Fun for all ages!
5/16/2025
Friday, May 16, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join other musicians for a jam or just come listen to live music. Bar & Kitchen open at 5 pm. All ages welcome
5/18/2025
Sunday, May 18. 9 - 2 pm. Harlan Social Energy & Nutrition, 1023 7th Street, Harlan. We are open Sunday and celebrating the Senior Class of 2025! Awesome specialTEAs and lasting memories. Swing by with your friends and family before the ceremony at 2 pm. 5/20/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome!5/20/2025
Open House, 11 - 1 pm, Myrtue Behavioral Health Clinic, 1110 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Join the staff to pull back the current on mental healthcare with role play demos and exhibits.
5/21/2025
Wednesday, May 21, 10 - 12 pm. Showing Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The library staff will have donuts and popcorn available for those who attend.
5/21/2025
Wednesday, May 21, 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.
5/21/2025
One Last Walk Through Harlan Intermediate Wing! Join us for "Last Call Down the Hall" as we say goodbye to the Intermediate Wing of Harlan Elementary. Walk the halls, relive the memories, and connect with old friends one last time before this chapter closes.Date: May 21, 2025. Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Location: Harlan Elementary Intermediate Wing, 1401 19th Street, Harlan.
5/22/2025
Join us for our May Hike Night at Prairie Rose State Park, 680 Road M47, Harlan, on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. We will meet at the beach parking lot and hike one of the trails along the lake shore. The hike will be relatively easy. 5/22/2025
Thursday, May 22, 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.Today's program. - Behind the Scenes on the Development of Danish Ceramics: Beyond Blue and White.
This program was originally scheduled for March 20th but was rescheduled due to winter weather.
5/22/2025
Join us on Thursday, May 22 for a Farewell Reception for Amanda Brewer at the Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. Starting at noon and continues until 5 pm with cupcakes and refreshments. Stop by to wish her luck in her new position as Director in Nevada, Iowa.5/22/2025
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.
5/22/2025
Thursday, May 22, 6- 7:30. This event will be held at Goozman's Westside, 1019 7th Street, Harlan. Join the Harlan Community Library at Goozman's Westside Lounge for fun & games! Board & card games will be provided by the library.
5/23/2025 - 5/24/2025
Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24 in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton.Join us for the 45th Annual Tivoli Fest in 2025. Velkommen!
Check out their Facebook page or the Danish Windmill’s website for more information.
5/23/2025
Milk & Honey is celebrating their 10 year anniversary. Stop by on Friday, May 23 at 9 am for a meet & greet/ambassador visit. They are located at 919 7th Street, Harlan. Coffee and pastries will be provided.
5/23/2025
Friday, May 23, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Support area vendors. Enjoy food and drink!
More details coming soon.
If you would like to vend, email: milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com
5/23/2025
Friday, May 23, 2 - 4 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 5/23/2025
Hosted by the Museum of Danish America & Tivoli Fest Elk Horn Iowa. Friday, May 23, 3 - 7:30 pm, Elk Horn Fire Station, 4141 Main Street, Elk Horn. You’ve made traditional rhubarb crisp or pie, now it’s time to re-imagine the possibilities. Savory dishes or sweet treats, we’ll taste them all!
5/23/2025
Friday, May 30, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This event will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for Silent Book Club. 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.
We are excited to partner with Milk & Honey on this new reading adventure!
5/24/2025
Saturday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. Join the Prairie States Mushroom Club at Nishna Bend Nature Center, 514 Maple Rd, Harlan, to explore the wonderful world of biofluorescent fungi, including decorating yourself with them!5/24/2025
Saturday, May 24, 10 am. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join Pammel Park for a coffee cupping experience. This will take place in Milk & Honey's party room. $5 charge for attendees.
Purchase tickets in advance to help with planning.
5/24/2025
Saturday, May 24, 12:30 - 1 pm & 3 - 3:30 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Go behind-the-scenes with Adam Bierstedt, the Albert Ravenholt Curator of Danish-American Culture, for an exclusive tour of our Visual Storage area—normally off-limits to the public.
Spots are extremely limited—only 15 guests per tour—so be sure to sign up at the front desk on May 24th
5/24/2025
Saturday, May 24, noon - 4 pm. Elk Horn Creek Recreation Area, 532 Yellowwood Rd, Elk Horn. We will meet at the shelter house at the top of the hill to start with, but feel free to come and go. Embark on a fungi-filled adventure with the Prairie States Mushroom Club! Join an expert guide for an afternoon fungi finding foray to learn about poisonous, edible, and unusual wild mushrooms. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time explorer, this event is perfect for all experience levels—no prior mushroom knowledge required5/24/2025
Saturday, May 24, 1 - 3 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Step inside Main Vault—one of the museum’s most restricted spaces, typically off-limits to the public. This secure area safeguards some of our most valuable and delicate artifacts, and now, you have the rare chance to step inside.
Enjoy a unique, self-guided experience where you’ll get up close with extraordinary objects—and even handle select items under expert supervision. It’s an unforgettable, hands-on encounter with history.
5/25/2025
Join us for kayaking at Prairie Rose State Park, 680 RD M47, Harlan, on Sunday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. We will meet on the east side of the lake (east side of County Road M47). Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. All ages are welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult on the water. 5/26/2025 - 5/31/2025
May 26 - 31, during regular business hours. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan.Donate non-perishable food to our food pantry and have your library fines forgiven before Summer starts!
Each item donated = $5 of fines forgiven.
Bring items to the circulation desk.
Together, we can make a difference in our community and bring joy to many.
5/26/2025
Monday, May 22, Veterans Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Presented by the American Legion and VFW. Doors open at 9 am; ceremony at 10 am. 5/26/2025
Monday, May 26, 11 am. Elk Horn Lutheran Church, 4313 Main Street, Elk Horn. 5/26/2025
Monday, May 26. Mass at 8:30 am St Mary's Catholic Church, 502 4th Street. Legion Services to follow after mass with services at St. Mary's Cemetery and the Cass Township Cemetery. The Auxiliary will be serving coffee and donuts in the hall following with a free will donation.5/27/2025
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
5/27/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library staff on Tuesdays at 9:30 am, for a 15-20 minute walk, starting at the Pine Street Shelter at Pioneer Park in Harlan. We will end the walk with an optional story and snack for kids under the shelter. All ages are welcome!5/28/2025
Join the Harlan Community Library at Coffeegirl in Harlan on March 26, 10 - 11 am, for Coffee & Coloring. We will bring the coloring materials, you bring your creativity & Coffeegirl will have some amazing drinks available for purchase. This is a great activity to gather with friends or to make new ones.5/28/2025
Wednesday, May 28, 11 – 5 pm. St. Boniface Parish Center, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia. To schedule an appointment, please call Joni at 712-747-6132.5/28/2025
Wednesday, May 28, 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.
The book club meets at 7pm the last Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in joining the club please contact the library for location details at info@harlanlibrary.org or 755-5934.
5/29/2025
Thursday, May 29, 9:30 - 11:30 am. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Join us for a morning of health, education, and well-being.15+ vendors, snacks, prizes, giveaways, resources, information, classes.
Fee all day admittance for seniors over 50 years of age and older.
5/29/2025
Thursday, May 29, 2 - 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 5/30/2025
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.
5/30/2025
The next session will be held May 30 - June 13, 2025 at IWCC, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan. Learn the basic skills needed to care for patients from a Registered Nurse. At the end of the course, you'll be prepared to take the State Skills Test and the State Written Exam. Cost: $595.
To learn more and register, visit their website: https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/health-amp-public-service/cna-programs/. Scroll down to Harlan.
5/30/2025
Our Chamber member, Brady Woudstra with Elevate Cyber Solutions will be hosting an ambassador visit in the Chamber's Conference Room (next door to the Chamber office, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Ste 101, Harlan). at 10 am on Friday, May 30. Come meet Brady and find out more about his company, Elevate Cyber Solutions. 5/30/2025
Friday, May 30, 9 - 3 pm. Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary Post 941. All types of pillows cleaned. For more information, call Kraft Pillow Service, 712-378-2918.
5/30/2025
Friday, May 30, 5 - 8 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join Next Chapter at their popup book fair! Doors, Bar and kitchen open at 5pm
5/30/2025
Friday, May 30, Shelby County Courthouse Square. 5 pm - Open Ceremonies - Kids Zone, Concessions, Games - Open
6 pm - Survivor & Caregiver Ceremony & Lap
6:30 pm - Pie Auction
7 - 9 pm - Entertainment
9 pm - Luminaria Ceremony
Survivors are encouraged to register to received their Survivor Shirt.
5/30/2025
Friday, May 30, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This event will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for Silent Book Club. 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.
5/31/2025
Saturday, May 31. The Harlan Fire Department, 909 Cyclone Avenue, Harlan, is hosting a Celebration of Life for two former Chiefs, Jerald (Jerry) Wigness: January 26, 1940 - January 23, 2025, fire chief 1974 - 83) and Larry (Gus) Gustason: May 31, 1937 - April 12, 2023, fire chief 1983 - 86 at the Harlan Fire Station. Greet Family Members starting at 2 pm. Celebration of Life, 3 pm. Social time and meal to follow.