We're excited to announce our Annual Summer Picnic dates & locations. These picnics allow us to thank our current customers for their loyalty through the year AND connect with potential new ones! If you're in the area, stop by - we'd love to see you! more info...
Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This class will be held in the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Conference Room, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Ste 101.
For more information, please contact Bill at 402-709-2062. more info...
Pick up your Summer Library Packet at the Summer Kickoff Event with Duke Otherwise at the North Park-5th & Main. 10am Performer & Hot Dog Picnic at 11am. Sponsored by: Harlan Community Library Foundation. more info...
Thursday, June 4, 10 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
Youth ages 10+ will create their own barn quilt pattern on a canvas and then paint it. The theme is America 250. All supplies are provided. Please dress in clothes that can get paint on them. Registration is required. Please call the library at (712) 782-3335. more info...
Thursday, June 4, 5 pm. Ærø Arts, 4105 Union Street, Elk Horn, is hosting a ribbon cutting. Join us in celebrating this new business and welcoming Jody and Alissa LaCanne to Shelby County. more info...
Friday, June 5, 8 - 5 pm and Saturday, June 6, 8 - 1 pm. Hansen House Senior Living, 703 Dye Street, Harlan.
We are turning our "trash" into treasures all for a cause. Come support Hansen House Alzheimer's fundraiser. All proceeds go to our walk team called "Memory Keepers" on October 3rd at Pioneer Park. more info...
Saturday, June 6, 9 - 11 am. The Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin, is hosting an open house/ribbon cutting to celebrate their 20th anniversary in their current building that was donated by the Lied family while also celebrating our country's 250th anniversary. more info...
Sunday, June 7, 10 am. Shelby County Historical Museum, 1805 Morse Avenue, Harlan.
Step back in time and celebrate summer the old-fashioned way at Log Cabin Day!
Join the Shelby County Historical Museum for a day packed with: Live music Hands-on history experiences and historic log cabins Food truck favorites Bouncy castle & yard games Mini golf more info...
Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
Clean out your cookbook cupboard and swap them for new ones! We will be expecting (up to 5) cookbooks per person June 2nd-6th. Join us on the 9th to get some new recipe ideas. more info...
SPARK! Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Cultural Programming for Lifelong Learning. Programs will run from 10 - 11:30 am. more info...
Wednesday, June 10, 10 -11 am. North Park, 411 6th Street, Harlan. With author Kelly Crull & The Chick-O-Saurus.
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This event is sponsored by SCSB. more info...
Friday, June 12, Shelby County Fairgrounds, 314 4th Street, Harlan. Mighty Mayhem opens at 6:30 pm and Brad Morgan is the headliner starting at 8:00 pm.
Get ready for the ultimate 2026 golf showdown! Join us on Friday, June 12, 2026, for a spectacular day on the greens at Harlan Golf & Country Club. We’re bringing together friends, colleagues, and community leaders for 9 holes of fun, competition, and networking.
When: Friday, June 12, 2026. Check-In: 4 - 5 pm. Putting Contest: 5:15 pm. Tee Off: 5:30 pm Where Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. Format: 4-Person Scramble (Open to all skill levels!)
Cost: $200 per team. Cart Rental: $30/cart. .
Sponsorship Opportunities
Green/Tee: $125
Cart Path: $75
Plus Much More! more info...
Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13. Panama Picnic. Good food, great music, small town memories. The fun starts Friday evening at 5 pm with music from Aiden Mack Flathers and Highway Miles at the ball park. Entry fee of $10 ages 10 and older. Fireworks at dusk. Saturday morning 8:30 – 11 am – pancake breakfast, Mass at 4 pm, and picnic stands open at 5 pm. Auction at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, June 13, 10 am. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.
This fun-filled performance is packed with comedy, magic, and down-on-the-farm fun the whole family will enjoy.
Bring the kids and join us for a morning full of smiles and amazement! A huge thank you to Shelby County State Bank for sponsoring this special event. more info...
Saturday, June 13, 11 - 1 pm. Golden Hills RC&D andMilk & Honey, will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.
Please RSVP to Jamie at jamie.fowler@goldenhillsrcd.org. We just want to make sure we have enough snacks!
Join Golden Hills at Milk & Honey for a presentation and discussion about creating long term habitat that reduces pests and supports biodiversity to improve vegetable production in your backyard garden or on your farm.
We will discuss habitat features such as beetle banks and pollinator borders, using locally adapted native species.
Golden Hills will have a small selection of native species to purchase, but we'd also love to help you grow your own. more info...
Happy Flag Day! 🗽 Today, we proudly honor Old Glory as the symbol of our nation's unity, resilience, and freedom. Let’s raise the Stars and Stripes high and remember the enduring values it represents. ✨
Today, we celebrate the symbol of our nation and the values it represents—freedom, unity, and opportunity.
As we honor the Stars and Stripes on Sunday, June 14, take a moment to reflect on the history of our flag and the many individuals who have proudly served under it. Whether you're displaying the flag at home, attending a local event, or simply spending time with family and friends, we hope you enjoy this special day.
From all of us at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry, we wish you a meaningful and patriotic Flag Day! ❤️🤍💙
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Monday, June 15, 5 - 7 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
The Friends of the Library meal and presentation will be author Ron Rosmann. The meal will be Sloppy Joes, potato salad, and coleslaw. Plan to join us. more info...
Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Presentation by Brad Rasmussen, a local author, illustrator, and nature advocate.
A talk about pollinators, monarchs, native plants, and how to care for the world. more info...
Join Harlan Golf & Country Club for Bourbon Night - 6 pm! $150 per person. Limited Seating.
5 Handpicked Bourbons- Ranging from highly allocated selections to rare finds paired with bites designed by our Chefs to highlight the uniqueness in each selection.
Includes a Patron 1964 Anniversary Cigar to enhance your experience.
We will also be auctioning off two bottles of “Ultra-Premium” bourbons you may never have seen before! It is sure to be a night you won’t want to miss!
Seating is limited. Contact the Clubhouse today, 712-755-5951, to reserve your spot! more info...
Join us in Elk Horn on Thursday, June 18 for another Throwback Thor's Day featuring a naming contest for a troll made by local craftsman, Daryl Nissen!
The Norse Horse Tavern will be serving a frikadeller special and other businesses will be open late, too.
Follow Ærø Arts for details on the troll's naming contest and how to enter.
Thursday, June 18, 12 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn.
This month's program - Vikingmania!
The modern world is obsessed with the Vikings. Movies, sports teams, and more connect to medieval Scandinavia. Despite academic interest in the modern Viking phenomenon, museums have usually kept to the distant past. Until now. more info...
Roar into Harlan Car & Bike Night, the third Thursday, May through August - May 21, June 18, July 16, & August 20, 6 - 9 pm on the Historic Downtown Square in Harlan. more info...
Friday, June 19, 6 - 7:30 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us at Milk & Honey in Harlan, IA for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out!
Saturday, June 20, 9:30 am. The Lied Irwin Public Library is going on a field trip to Connie Peterson's home to see her garden and learn about garlic. Meet at the library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. more info...
Come celebrate Father's Day, Sunday, June 21 with the 8-Ball Aviation Club for their 80th Annual Flight Breakfast held at Rushenberg Field, Harlan Municipal Airport, Hwy 59 South, Harlan, IA.
Breakfast will be served 7:30 - 11 am (bacon, eggs, pancakes, milk, juice, or coffee). Adults - $12, ages 10 and under - $6, and ages 3 and younger - Free!
Tuesday, June 23, 6 - 8 pm. Kimballton Town Hall, 207 North Main, Kimballton. This is a Museum of Danish America event.
Join MoDA’s Youth and Community Educator to create your own mini cabinet of curiosity inspired by one of the Museum’s latest exhibits, Wunderkammer, while sipping on a variety of mocktails by amateur mixologist, David.
Held in collaboration with the Elk Horn Public Library. more info...
Thursday, June 25, 1 - 2 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan
For Ages 10 and up. Mastergardeners will lead the program. Learn about the importance of pollinators in helping food and flowers grow. Dissect a flower. Make your own bee watering station.
Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. The local listing of registered addresses and a city map are published by the Harlan Newspapers (accessible via the Harlan Online News and in their bi-weekly newspapers) more info...
Friday, June 26, 11:30 am. Let’s roll out the welcome mat for Tim Gurley, owner of BrightJet Pressure Washing! Join us in the Chamber’s Conference Room, 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, as we celebrate this new Shelby County business with an official ribbon cutting. Be sure to check out their Facebook and website pages. more info...
Friday, June 26 – Elm Crest Senior Living Massive Garage Sale, McKee Room, 3 – 6 pm, 2104 12th Street, Harlan. Proceeds will go towards the Team Elm Crest Alzheimer Walk Team and Elm Crest building projects. more info...
Read some stories, explore the farm, and visit the animals - pigs, cows, and chickens. See the Barn! Rain or Shine! We recommend wearing closed-toe shoes. more info...
Wednesday, June 29, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. St. Joseph's Hall, 118 Main Street, Earling. To schedule an appointment, contact Shelliat 712-747-9290. Walk-ins welcome. more info...
Please join us on June 30 at 1:30 PM for our Wedding Dress Showcase Event. Elm Crest Senior Living Community, 2104 12th Street, Harlan.
Enjoy an afternoon of elegance as we display wedding dresses and special wedding memorabilia shared by our staff and residents. Guests will have the opportunity to view a variety of treasured wedding items while reminiscing and sharing stories.
Live music
Hands-on history experiences and historic log cabins
Food truck favorites
Bouncy castle & yard games
Mini golf
