Harlan Insider - Issue 02.26.2026
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.
From a student walkout at the courthouse to a soldier's homecoming, it's been a week of moments that remind you what a small town really feels like.
In today's issue:
- Local News & Features: About ten Harlan High students marched to the Shelby County Courthouse to protest ICE — we've got the details. Staff Sgt. Jack Petersen is back home after seven months deployed to Iraq and Kuwait. The school district audit is in, and a 5.4% spike in expenses is raising questions. City Council passed a clearer snow-emergency no-parking rule. And Harlan alum Kayla Anderson scored a game-winner for NW Iowa CC while fighting through injury. We also remember Michael Kaufman, with services Wednesday at Pauley Jones.
- Events & Activities: Parent-teacher conferences wrap up Thursday. The Boys Basketball Banquet is Sunday, Girls Basketball Banquet Monday, and the Bowling Post-Season Banquet rounds out Monday night. Mark your calendar for the MS/HS Band Pops Concert and Angels Softball Tryouts next Tuesday, plus the monthly City Council Meeting.
There's a lot going on this week, Harlan — dig in and stay in the loop. 👇
