Sunday, December 7, 3 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
Come see the stockings that community members have brought in while enjoying the Christmas lights, hot cocoa, and participate in the Cookie Exchange at 4 pm. more info...
Sunday, December 7, 4 pm. The Lied Irwin Public Library is hosting a cookie exchange to help with your holiday baking this Christmas season. Bring 4 dozen of one kind of cookie. One dozen will be available for people to purchase while the other 3 dozen will be exchanged so that you will have a variety of cookies to take home. Don't forget to bring an empty container! more info...
Rescheduled - Santa will be on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan on Sunday, December 7th, 5 pm. Santa will be there to turn on the lights for the Christmas tree on the square and then will visit with area children. A great time for the entire family. The Shelby County Chamber will be providing hot chocolate and cookies. more info...
Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.
8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development.
Tuesday, December 9, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. The book for the December Book Club is, "Once Upon A Wardrobe. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Lied Irwin Public Library. more info...
Tuesday, December 9, 12 pm. Join us at Taylor Quik Pik, 2111 23rd Street, Harlan to help us celebrate the retirement of one of their employees, Virginia Smith. more info...
The second Tuesday of each month, 10 - 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin with a coffee social and snacks.
Tuesday, December 9, 5 - 7 pm. HMU is hosting their annual Customer Celebration. This event will be held at Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan.
Enjoy the famous Pizza Ranch chicken dinner
Take part in fun raffles
Get your photo taken with Santa more info...
Thinking of joining a book club? Now is the time to check it out. Both Harlan Community Library book groups, Books & Banter and 5 O'Clock Book Club are meeting on Wednesday, December 10, 5 pm at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan more info...
Wednesday, December 10, 12 - 6 pm. St. Mary's Parish Center, 204 St. Mary Avenue, Panama. To schedule an appointment, contact Dee Dee Leinen, 712-579-0100. Walk-ins welcome. more info...
âSanta’s trading his sleigh for a log cabin this night, Thursday, December 11, from 4:30 - 7 pm at the Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan.
Saturday, December 13, 5 pm. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling.
Bring a gag gift, get a gag gift! (or just come to watch!) Keep gifts under $20. Food is provided. Bar will be open to the public as normal. more info...
Monday Evenings, October 20 - December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. Petersen Family Wellness Center, 1213 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan.
8-week journey to health and wellness. Created especially for teen girls. Cost: $100/participant. Includes training, journaling, and individual program development.
Wednesday, December 17, 10 am. Showing: "A Christmas Carol". Harlan Community Library Large Meeting Room, 718 Court Street, Harlan. The library staff will be serving popcorn and donuts.
Wednesday, December 17, 2:30 - 6:30 pm, Elk Horn Town Hall, 4212 Main Street, Elk Horn. A fun come and go afternoon of shopping, crafts, snacks, and more.
The season shines brighter as children discover the joy of giving. more info...
The Brown Bag Lunch Programs are held on the third Thursday of each month (except the October program), 12 - 1 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
The Brown Bag Lunch Series is a free monthly speaker series sponsored by Dennis Andersen. more info...
Friday, December 19, 5:30 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm. Community Christmas Caroling at 6 pm. Come join the fun! more info...
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industy Office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and will remain closed through Thursday, January 1, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026 more info...
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 7 - 2 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come celebrate the new year at Milk & Honey. Mimosa flights and brunch specials. Take outs available. Call 712-235-6455 or email milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com. more info...
Thursday, January 29, 5:30 pm. Join us for a murder mystery experience and buffet-style dinner at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. It’s a collaborative storytelling game in which we’ll create and see how the murder mystery plays out as a group.
Doors open at 5 pm, the event starts at 5:30 pm, and the meal will be served at 6 pm.