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Former Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and Huskers found NFL homes Sunday as undrafted free agency opened across the league. Several regional standouts are now getting their shot at the next level.
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Rain moved across Southwest Iowa overnight, leaving measurable totals in towns from Clarinda to Treynor. Here’s where the most and least fell.
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Local cash grain bids were listed Monday across several Southwest Iowa elevators and ethanol plants, with corn and bean prices varying by location.
WESCO Industries is launching Next Step Living, a remote support model using technology like GrandCare touchscreens to help individuals with disabilities and seniors live more independently in western Iowa.
A job lost to AI. A career spanning Alaska's frozen mission fields to Arizona's #1 Christian morning show. Now Emilee and Chris Danielson are reaching the world from a studio right here in Harlan, Iowa — with nearly 640,000 views in the past year alone.
Marine veteran James Sheehan and wife Laura Lee turned a $40k house flip into Harlan's premier contracting firm, tackling million-dollar projects while giving back to their community.
For 23 years, Cyclone Lanes has been more than Harlan's bowling center—it's famous for "Bowling Alley pizza" that draws visitors from miles away. The Portwoods' family business combines recreation and homemade food with small-town charm.
Jahde Osborn's Courtside Marketing & CiShirts evolved from digital startup to full-service branding partner, helping southwest Iowa businesses with everything from custom apparel to complete brand makeovers through genuine partnerships.
Sara Probst transformed Hurricane Irma's devastation into opportunity, bringing 22 years of hair expertise from Florida to Harlan. Her salon specializes in non-ammonia color services, expert fades, and personalized care in a cozy storefront where every client receives one-on-one attention.
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Atlantic blanked Harlan 9-0 in a boys dual Tuesday in Atlantic, taking all six singles matches and all three doubles matches.
A job lost to AI. A career spanning Alaska's frozen mission fields to Arizona's #1 Christian morning show. Now Emilee and Chris Danielson are reaching the world from a studio right here in Harlan, Iowa — with nearly 640,000 views in the past year alone.
A Harlan-based documentary crew is filming a church scene — and they need real locals to fill the pews. Here's how you can be part of it.
Harlan opens the 2026 soccer season on the road Friday, April 3, with a 7 p.m. non-conference match at Earlham, according to MaxPreps.
Harlan’s girls and boys each placed fourth at the Carroll Co-Ed Early Bird Meet, while Glenwood swept the team titles on Thursday night in Carroll.
Harlan is set to host Logan-Magnolia in a non-conference girls soccer matchup on Tuesday, May 12, with first kick scheduled for 5 p.m. at Merrill Field.
Former Harlan standout Brad Curren says Central College’s young roster learned plenty during a sub-.500 season and believes the Dutch can bounce back in a big way next year.
Harlan resident Jose Isidro Morelos Sandoval, 32, was arrested by Cass County deputies and booked into the Cass County Jail on allegations of grooming and sending obscene material to a minor.
Harlan students march to the courthouse in an ICE protest. Staff Sgt. Jack Petersen returns from a seven-month deployment to Iraq and Kuwait. The school audit reveals a 5.4% expense jump tied to infrastructure. Plus a new snow-emergency parking rule, Kayla Anderson's game-winner, and more inside.
Michael Kaufman, 88, of Omaha, will be remembered Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan (visitation 1:30). Burial will follow at Harlan Cemetery. See WesternIowaToday.com for the full obituary and updates.
Harlan grad Kayla Anderson scored NW Iowa CC’s lone victory with a game-winning goal while fighting a nagging groin injury. She’s rehabbing, getting stronger and optimistic for year two as the Raiders rebuild.
About 10 Harlan Community High students walked out at 2:15 p.m., joined by six adults, and marched down Durant Street to the Shelby County Courthouse to protest ICE. District warned absences would be recorded; organizers cited family concerns.