9/1/2025
Monday, September 1, 11 - 2 pm. Elk Horn City Park, 4227 Salem Street, Elk Horn. This event is hosted by the Elk Horn Public Library. There will be food trucks, snacks, activities, and materials for attendees.
9/2/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/4/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/4/2025
Thursday, September 4. Elk Horn Clinic, 4022 Main Street, Elk Horn, 7 - 8:30 am. Schedule an appointment by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm. Appointments are required. Walk-ins or Add-ons to services will not be available the day of service.
9/5/2025
Friday, September 5, 5 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan.Support area entrepreneurs and enjoy a cocktail at the same time! Bar and kitchen are open too! If you'd like to be a vendor, email
Milkandhoneyiowa@gmail.com
9/5/2025 - 11/15/2025
Now through Saturday, November 15. Help us bring Christmas Magic to the Harlan Community. Light up the downtown of Harlan.Fundraising efforts by the City of Harlan to replace the Christmas lights at the downtown courthouse in Harlan. This tradition brings joy to our community each year, and we want to ensure it continues for many more years to come.
To make this possible, I am forming a committee to lead the project. Committee members will play a key role in:
- Fundraising: helping secure the resources needed to replace the broken lights.
- Installing the lights: planning and safely setting up the decorations around the courthouse to ensure a beautiful holiday display for the community.
- Taking down the lights: responsibly removing and storing the lights after the season, so they can be used again in future years.
9/5/2025
Friday, September 5, 7 - 8:30 am. Earling Clinic, 100 Industrial Drive, Ste. 101, Earling.Schedule an appointment by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm. Appointments required. Walk-ins or Add-ons to services will not be available the day of service.
9/5/2025
Heartland Funeral Home is please to invite the community to celebrate its one-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting, open house, and food pantry drive on Friday, September 5 from 10 - 1 pm. The ribbon cutting will take place at 10 am. The event will be held at Heartland Funeral Home, 1401 Garfield Avenue, Harlan. 9/6/2025 - 9/7/2025
Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7. Cartens Farm, 32809 380th Street, Shelby. Exhibitors, vendors, crafters, and campers welcome. No Pets Allowed. Admission: $10/day, age 8 and under - free. Friday, September 5, supper served by Friends of the Trail, 5:30 - 7 pm.
For more information contact Terry Torneten, 402-699-6941 or visit their website.
Call for vendors! Are you looking to showcase your products or services? Join us. Call Amy at 712-310-2430.
9/6/2025
Junk Journal Workshop Series: Saturday, September 6; Saturday, October 4; and Saturday, November 1, 9 - 1 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. This is a 3-part series. All supplies for the junk journal will be provided. This program is free. If you are able, please bring a snack to share.
9/7/2025
Sunday, September 7. Panama's Historic One-Room School House, 2nd Street & Hwy 1919, Panama. Open house: 4 - 7 pm. Supper 5 - 7 pm.
9/8/2025
Monday, September 8, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. For all ages. 9/9/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/9/2025
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.
9/9/2025
Tuesday, September 9, 12 - 1 pm. Book, "The Immortalists". This book club is open to the public. See library staff to get the book.9/10/2025
Wednesday, September 10, 5 pm. This book club will be held at the Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th 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.
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.
9/10/2025
Workshop 1: Foundations of Effective Leadership, 8:30 - 12 pm. Cost per class - $129. Registration is available online. For more information call 712-325-3256 or email. Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, September 10 - 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, IA
Wednesday, September 17 - 923 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA
Wednesday, September 24 - 705 Walnut St, Atlantic, IA
Wednesday, October 1 - 1001 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA
9/11/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/11/2025
Thursday, September 11. Heartland Funeral and Cremation Services will be hosting a Preplanning Panel at St. Boniface Hall, 305 Duren Street, Westphalia, 11 am. Join us for this special event. Come enjoy a light meal and interact with our panel as they discuss some of life’s most important and sensitive topics: Funeral Planning, Advance Funeral Planning, and Identity Theft. Advance registration is required. To RSVP, please call 712-755-3177, text 712-571-0024 or email.9/12/2025
Paint & Sip, Painting Workshop. Two dates: Friday, September 12 and Friday, October 3, 6 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Ticket includes one free drink. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Bar and kitchen open at 5 pm.
9/12/2025
Friday, September 12, 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Registration is required and is free.Perform your poem, song, reading, etc.
9/12/2025
Game Day, 2 – 4 pm. Shelby Community Hall, 500 East Street, Shelby. Make sure to stop by for games, fun, socialization and treats. 9/13/2025
Saturday, September 13, 1 pm. Elk Horn Legion Post #322 Military Mural, corner of Main and Washington Streets, Elk Horn.The mural features the emblems of the six branches of the military and the American Flag.
Members of the Elk Horn Legion Post #322 will have a short program, which includes a ribbon cutting.
9/13/2025
Pammel Park Coffee Co., Madison County, Iowa is hosting a cupping event on Saturday, September 13, 10 am at Milk & Honey's Party Room, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Cost is $5 per person. 9/13/2025
Friday, September 13, 5 pm - close. Farmhand Brewing Company, 101 Main Street, Earling. Karaoke and margarita night this Friday.Come try out your talent while trying our new beers on tap. Margaritas and Long Island Tea on special all night. We also have domestic beers, wings, and pizza.
9/15/2025
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Our Class A CDL training provides the skills you need to drive semi-trailers safely and confidently in just four weeks.
Tuition Cost: $4,700
Program Highlights:
- Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Study the basics at your own pace.
- Hands-On Driving Training: Practice turning, backing, and driving on rural and suburban roads.
- State-of-the-Art Simulators: Hone your skills with cutting-edge virtual training.
- CDL Testing: Take your DOT exam with our Iowa DOT-certified examiner.
Completion Time: Four weeks, with early testing available for proficient students.
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks. Tuition Cost: $2,000.
Program Highlights:
- Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
- Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
- CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
Earn your Class B CDL to operate vehicles like dump trucks and straight trucks in as little as 2–3 weeks.
Program Highlights:
- Online Entry-Level Driver Theory (ELDT): Flexible online learning.
- Hands-On Training: Road and range instruction with experienced instructors.
- CDL Testing: Iowa DOT-certified exam included.
Completion Time: 2–3 weeks, with early testing available.
9/15/2025
Monday, September 15, 6 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. 9/15/2025
Monday, September 15. Kayaking at Prairie Rose State Park on Monday, Sept 15 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet on the east side of the lake/east side of County Road M47. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome. We will go over some basics and then head out to do some paddling. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult on the water. If winds are over 25 mph or it is raining, we will cancel.
9/15/2025
Monday, September 15, 1 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. For all ages. 9/15/2025
Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information.
9/16/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/16/2025
Every Tuesday: September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Business Center Entrance, Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Registration is required by Monday, September 8. Call 712-755-4308.
This class is provided at no cost and sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.
9/17/2025
Workshop 1: Foundations of Effective Leadership, 8:30 - 12 pm. Cost per class - $129. Registration is available online. For more information call 712-325-3256 or email. Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, September 10 - 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, IA
Wednesday, September 17 - 923 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA
Wednesday, September 24 - 705 Walnut St, Atlantic, IA
Wednesday, October 1 - 1001 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA
9/17/2025
Join us this Wednesday, September 17, 10 am, for our Classic Movie Morning. We will be featuring "The Searchers" and serving popcorn and donuts.9/18/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/18/2025
Thursday, September 18, 6 pm. The Harlan Community Library will be showing the movie, "Dog Man" This is an interactive movie. Come ready to SHOUT, DANCE, and HAVE FUN! You can wear a costume if you'd like. Props will be provided, and free popcorn will be available.
9/18/2025
Thursday, September 18, 7 - 8:30 am. Shelby Clinic, 310 East Street, Shelby. Schedule an appointment by calling 712-755-4288 from 8 - 4 pm. Walk-ins or Add-ons to services will not be available the day of service.
9/18/2025
Every third Thursday of the month, September through April, 10 am - noon. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin.Join us to learn about our forest friends through books and hands-on learning.
9/18/2025
Thursday, September 18, 11 - 1 pm. Veteran's Auditorium, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan. Luncheon catered by Main Street Market. Cost per person is $15. Purchase your tickets at the Unique Boutique Gift Shop, from any board member, or at the door the day of the event. 9/18/2025
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.
9/19/2025
Friday, September 19. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Join us for an acoustic jam session. Bar and kitchen opens at 5 pm. Jam session starts at 6 pm.
9/20/2025
Saturday, September 20. St. Mary's Parish Center, 200 N 2nd Street, Panama. Doors open at 7 pm. Showtime: 8 pm. Tickets: $25 each and are available from any Dazzling Divas team member or by contacting Mariann Wingert at SCSB - Panama, 712-489-2424.
All proceeds go to Relay For Life.
9/20/2025
IWCC Center Locations: Saturday, August 16 - Harlan
Saturday, September 20 - Atlantic
Saturday, October 18 - Clarinda
Classes are from 9 - 3:30 pm. Cost: $50. For more information or to register, click here.
9/20/2025
This walk, which is organized by the Alzheimer's Association aims to raise money to support efforts in providing care and support for those affected by Alzheimer's, as well as funding research into potential treatments and a cure.
Click here to register!
9/21/2025
Sunday, September 21, Harlan Golf & Country Club, 2503 12th Street, Harlan. This is an 18 hole, 4-person best ball tournament. Registration 8:30 am; Shotgun start 9 am. Entry, cart fees, and sponsorships are due by August 31. For more information, please call Concerned, Inc., 712-755-5834.
9/22/2025
Substitute Teacher Authorization. Choose from a 4-day Zoom classes or 4-week self-paced course. Cost is $260Dates: 4-day course with Zoom: Monday, June 23, Monday, August 11, or Monday, September 22
Dates 4-week onine self-paced course: Tuesday, July 8 or Tuesday, October 7.
For more information, please visit https://www.iwcc.edu/ce/substitute-authorization/
9/22/2025
Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information.
9/23/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/23/2025
Tuesday, September 23, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. If you have never tried mandala painting, now is your chance! Becky Feser will be teaching the method of mandala on pumpkins. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Please contact the library to sign up. 712-782-3335 or liedlibrary@fmctc.com.
9/23/2025
Appointment required at clinics held at Myrtue's Community Health. Upon arrival, please wait in your vehicle. Call 712-755-4308 or visit ShelbyCountyClinics.com to schedule. Ten flu vaccine clinics for ages 6 months and older. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt.9/23/2025
Every Tuesday: September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Business Center Entrance, Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Registration is required by Monday, September 8. Call 712-755-4308.
This class is provided at no cost and sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.
9/23/2025
Tuesday, September 23, 11:30 - 5:30 pm. Veteran's Memorial Building, 1104 Morningview Drive, Harlan.Contact Sue at 712-579-8012 to schedule an appointment.
9/24/2025
Wednesday, September 24, 9 am. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. This event is for adults age 19 and older. 9/24/2025
Appointment required at clinics held at Myrtue's Community Health. Upon arrival, please wait in your vehicle. Call 712-755-4308 or visit ShelbyCountyClinics.com to schedule. Ten flu vaccine clinics for ages 6 months and older. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt.9/24/2025
Workshop 1: Foundations of Effective Leadership, 8:30 - 12 pm. Cost per class - $129. Registration is available online. For more information call 712-325-3256 or email. Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, September 10 - 1901 Hawkeye Avenue, Harlan, IA
Wednesday, September 17 - 923 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA
Wednesday, September 24 - 705 Walnut St, Atlantic, IA
Wednesday, October 1 - 1001 W Sheridan Ave, Shenandoah, IA
9/24/2025
Wednesday, September 24, 10 - 11 am. This event will be held at Coffeegirl, 612 Market Street, Harlan. Join us at Coffeegirl in Harlan 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.
9/24/2025
Wednesday, September 24, 7 - 9 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. 9/25/2025
Reasons for taking this 10-week course: Prepare for the HiSet; Improve reading, writing, science, social study, or math skills. Allows for intense study and practice, so you can reach your learning goal more quickly. Sign up and earn your HSED today. IWCC Shelby County Center - Harlan, 712-755-3568 or email Pam.
9/25/2025
Appointment required at clinics held at Myrtue's Community Health. Upon arrival, please wait in your vehicle. Call 712-755-4308 or visit ShelbyCountyClinics.com to schedule. Ten flu vaccine clinics for ages 6 months and older. Please wear clothing that will allow a shot, such as a short-sleeved shirt.9/25/2025
Thursday, September 25, 4 - 7 pm. Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. Come enjoy, cocktails, samples, and prizes. 9/25/2025
Thursday, September 25, 6 - 7:30 pm. Harlan Community Library, 718 Court Street, Harlan. This event will be held in the large meeting room in the lower level of the library. 9/26/2025
Friday, September 26, 2 - 4 pm. Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. For adults ages 19 and older.The group will be discussing the book, "Faculty Lounge" by Jennifer Mathieu.
9/26/2025
Friday, September 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. This event will be held at Milk & Honey, 919 7th Street, Harlan. 9/27/2025
Saturday, September 27, Elk Horn Public Library, 2027 Washington Street, Elk Horn. Theme: "Murder at the Circus". Sign up by Friday, September 19. 9/28/2025
Sunday, September 28, 7 – 11 am. Defiance Fire Hall, 205 3rd Avenue, Defiance. Serving: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, and coffee. Free-well donation.
9/29/2025
Mondays, September 15 through December 15, 5:30 - 7 pm. First Baptist Church, 1325 Chatburn Avenue, Harlan. Call Todd Valline, 775-340-2531, Church Office, 712-755-2711 or visit our website for more information.
9/30/2025
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm. Lied Irwin Public Library, 509 Ann Street, Irwin. Come read in peace and quiet. Then share your book with the group. This is a great way to get recommendations for other books!
9/30/2025
Every Tuesday: September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, 14, 21, 9:30 - 11 am. Myrtue Medical Center Board Room, Business Center Entrance, Garfield Avenue, Harlan. Registration is required by Monday, September 8. Call 712-755-4308.
This class is provided at no cost and sponsored by Myrtue Medical Center Hospice.