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. more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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? more info...
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.
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). more info...
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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! more info...
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.
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
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! more info...
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!
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 more info...
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 required more info...
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
CDL Class A. A four week course. Cost - $4.700
March 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).
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! more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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.
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. more info...
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. more info...
