Harlan Insider - Issue 11.04.2025
Harlan's Rau and Heslink earn All-State honors with 10th and 12th place finishes at state cross country! Plus, Marine veteran James Sheehan's Patriot's Choice Contracting journey from $40k flip to million-dollar projects, Barry Jacobsen's 30-year legacy, and honoring veteran David Bissen.
From All-State runners to a Marine veteran building dreams one project at a time, Harlan's got plenty to celebrate this week. We're also saying thank you and goodbye to two men who've shaped our community in profound ways.
In today's issue:
- Local News & Features: Ashlyn Rau and Julia Heslink bring home All-State honors from the state cross country meet, our Cyclones prep for Friday's showdown in Fort Dodge, football stars earn All-District recognition, Marine veteran James Sheehan's Patriot's Choice Contracting story, Barry Jacobsen's retirement after 30 years leading Myrtue Medical Center, and a tribute to beloved veteran David "Buffy" Bissen.
- Events & Activities: Basketball season is heating up with games all week, parent-teacher conferences Wednesday and Thursday, the Football Banquet celebrates our season on Monday, plus choir camps, play rehearsals, and the FFA Leadership Conference in Ankeny.
Grab your coffee and dive in—there's a lot happening in our corner of Iowa this week!
