| Date | Event |
| 6/1/2026 | Monday, June 1, starting at 6 am. 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: Yard Waste, Batteries / Tires, Animal Refuse, Cement, Medical waste, Paint / Oil, Electronics more info... |
| 6/2/2026 | Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Ron Rosmann, a Shelby County resident, will be talking about his book and the blueprint for sustainable farming. more info... |
| 6/2/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/2/2026 | 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... |
| 6/3/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/3/2026 | Wednesday, June 3, 2 - 5 pm. Myrtue Medical Center Auble Room, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Snackes will be provided. Target Audience: Community members and key community stakeholders interested in improving the health of Shelby County for all residents. For more information or to register, please click here. more info... |
| 6/4/2026 | 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... |
| 6/4/2026 | Thursday, June 4, & Thursday, August 5, 10 - 11 am. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Join Shelby County Conservation Board Naturalist, Christina Roelofs, for a guided walk through the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape Park. This program is open to all ages! In collaboration with the Shelby County Conservation Board Freemore info... |
| 6/5/2026 -6/6/2026 | 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... |
| 6/5/2026 | Friday, June 5, 10 am. ARC Electric, 712 Market Street, Harlan, is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location here in Harlan. Join us in welcoming Rees Christensen and his staff to Shelby County. more info... |
| 6/6/2026 | Saturday, June 6, 9 - 4 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. The Saga of the North. A Day in the Life of a True Norse Adventurer. Grades 4th-8th more info... |
| 6/6/2026 | 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... |
| 6/7/2026 | Sunday, June 7, 9 - 4 pm. Museum of Danish America, 2212 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Viking Camp: The Saga of the North. A Day in the Life of a True Norse Adventurer. Grades 4th-8th more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/9/2026 | 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... |
| 6/10/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/12/2026 | 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. More information will become available. Make sure to check out their Facebook page. more info... |
| 6/12/2026 | 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... |
| 6/13/2026 | Saturday, June 13, Goozman's Westside Lounge, 1019 7th Street, Harlan. Registration begins at 11 am. Depart Harlan by noon. Return by 5 pm. Cost: $15, including meal and beverage voucher. $1,000 in payout prizes. more info... |
| 6/16/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/17/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/18/2026 | 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... |
| 6/19/2026 | 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! Cost is $53. Tickets can be purchased online. more info... |
| 6/23/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/24/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |
| 6/30/2026 | The Harlan Theatre's Free Summer Kids' Movies show on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings 10 am, June 2 through July 29. The Harlan Theatre is located at 621 Court Street on the Historic Square in Downtown Harlan. Remember! The Harlan Theatre is available to rent for parties. more info... |



