Harlan Insider - Issue 04.08.2025
Girls soccer dominates Carroll 8-0 while Cyclones boys win season opener! Track stars shine at Monarch Relays. Don't miss Jazz Championships today, "Bunny Bonanza" tonight, and Saturday's food drive. Explore Bigfoot Sales' unique treasures downtown!
Spring brings athletic triumphs, community initiatives, and a packed events calendar as Harlan showcases its vibrant spirit across sports fields, classrooms, and downtown storefronts!
In today's issue:
• Local achievements worth celebrating: Harlan girls soccer dazzled with an 8-0 victory over Carroll featuring Aubrey Schwieso's hat trick, while the boys team launched their season with an impressive 6-1 win against Panorama. Our track teams made waves at the Monarch Relays with the girls securing third place behind standouts Lindsey Sonderman, Aubree Wegner, and Josie Sonderman, while Jeffrey Gross dominated the boys' 3200m. HCHS celebrates record-breaking 95.54% graduation rates, senior Hayden Soma commits to Iowa Central for baseball, and Bigfoot Sales brings unique retail treasure hunting downtown.
• Community calendar highlights: Today features Iowa Jazz Championships at ISU, Boys Golf vs. Denison-Schleswig, and evening "Bunny Bonanza" family fun. Thursday brings tennis action against Denison-Schleswig and Iowa author Ann Hanigan Kotz's visit. Don't miss Friday's Disney Trivia night, Saturday's "Fill the Canoes" food drive, and School Prom, while Monday kicks off Girls Golf season and the Soll Family Adoption Fundraiser.
From athletic victories to downtown innovations and community support initiatives, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Harlan this vibrant spring week!
