Harlan Insider

Harlan Insider - Issue 07.22.2025

Franz Reisz hits MVFC Watch List! Hayden Soma earns All-Hawkeye Ten honors! Harlan wins $402,667 Dream Playground grant. Meet Turnkey Services Realty's Kayla Petersen in our spotlight. Don't miss tomorrow's Jolly Pops concert, Saturday's Suicide Awareness events & Kevin Griffin's RAGBRAI run!

Zach Hammer

Jul 22, 2025 — 7 min read

Franz Reisz lands on the MVFC Watch List while Hayden Soma earns All-Hawkeye Ten First Team honors, proving Harlan's young athletes are making waves! Plus, our community secures a massive $402,667 grant to build an inclusive Dream Playground.

In today's issue:

Local News & Features: Franz Reisz and Hayden Soma's athletic achievements, Harlan's Dream Playground grant win, Turnkey Services Realty spotlight featuring Kayla Petersen's personal approach to real estate, and Kevin Griffin representing us at RAGBRAI 52
Events & Activities: Tomorrow's Jolly Pops concert at North Park, Saturday's Suicide Awareness Show and Shine, Friday's Music BINGO night, and this week's summer sports open gyms

Dive in to discover all the exciting ways our neighbors are making Harlan shine!

Harlan Council Introduces New Electric Scooter Safety Rules

Harlan's City Council has rolled out new safety regulations for electric scooters, addressing community concerns. Riders must now follow traffic laws, avoid distractions, and ensure scooters are properly equipped and parked. Discover what this means for Harlan!

Harlan Insider - Issue 08.21.2025

Shelby County's Supreme Court pipeline battle, historic downtown charm, and packed weekend ahead! Don't miss today's tennis matches, Friday's farm-to-table dinner, and Saturday's Race Championship Finale before school starts Monday.

Local Counties Take Fight Against Pipeline to Supreme Court

Shelby and Story counties are taking their fight against Summit Carbon Solutions to the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging a pipeline's hazardous expansion. Community support highlights the need for local control over safety—will their stand change the tide?

Shelby County Readies Supreme Court Appeal on Carbon Pipelines

Shelby County is taking a stand against carbon pipelines, appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a recent setback. Local leaders emphasize safety and property rights as they advocate for landowners, ensuring taxpayers won’t shoulder the appeal's costs.

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Harlan Council Introduces New Electric Scooter Safety Rules

Harlan Insider - Issue 08.21.2025

Local Counties Take Fight Against Pipeline to Supreme Court

Shelby County Readies Supreme Court Appeal on Carbon Pipelines