Harlan Insider

Harlan Insider - Issue 02.17.2026

Chayton Snethen pinned his way to a district title and heads to state this week — we've got brackets, seedings, and what to watch. Plus: fresh grain prices for western Iowa, scouting is growing locally, and a packed week of basketball, volleyball, and the Pops Concert. All inside today's issue.

Zach Hammer

Feb 17, 2026 — 5 min read

Harlan's Chayton Snethen is state-bound after dominating his way to a 157-pound district championship — and the brackets are set. It's a big week for Harlan sports fans, and we've got everything you need to follow along.

In today's issue:

Local News & Features: Snethen's path to the district title and his state tournament matchup, how Harlan's wrestling squad battled at District 5 in Glenwood, this week's grain price snapshot for Shelby County farmers, and how Becky Mahoney is rallying volunteers to grow scouting programs right here in Harlan.
Events & Activities: Boys basketball hosts Carroll tonight with freshman, JV, and varsity action — plus no school Wednesday for teacher PD, girls basketball vs. Denison-Schleswig mid-week, and don't miss Monday's 6-12 Pops Concert at the high school auditorium.

Grab your coffee and dig in — there's a lot happening in Harlan this week. ☕

Harlan Farmers' Feb. 12 Grain Prices Snapshot

Feb. 12 cash grain bids across western Iowa show corn about $4.00–4.49/bu and soybeans $10.41–10.87/bu. Nelson Farm Supply in Harlan appears on the list — a timely snapshot Shelby County farmers can use for marketing decisions.

Harlan’s Becky Mahoney Promotes Local Scouting Growth

At a Carroll Chamber coffee, Harlan field director Becky Mahoney and Scouting America leaders highlighted Carroll County as the district’s largest scouting hub and called for volunteers as local programs expand — find how Harlan residents can join.

Harlan's Snethen Wins 157-Pound District Title, Advances to State

Harlan junior Chayton Snethen pinned his way to the 157‑lb district crown at Glenwood and advances to state Feb. 18–20 — a standout moment for Harlan’s deep squad. See full brackets and match results.

Atlantic Tops District 5; Harlan Wrestlers Compete Strongly

Atlantic dominated District 5 in Glenwood, sending several wrestlers to the state meet at the Casey’s Center. Harlan grapplers (Kimman, Sandquist, Stephens, Gubbels) fought deep in the bracket — read full results and coach comments.

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Harlan Farmers' Feb. 12 Grain Prices Snapshot

Harlan’s Becky Mahoney Promotes Local Scouting Growth

Harlan's Snethen Wins 157-Pound District Title, Advances to State

Atlantic Tops District 5; Harlan Wrestlers Compete Strongly