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Dedicate Harlan High Sunday - $2.25 Million Structure
Dedication Ceremonies . . . will be held Sunday at the new Harlan Community High School, a $2.25 million building which is the largest structure in Shelby County.
Airport Facelifting
Lawren Rushenberg, manager of Harlan Municipal Airport, watches planes land and take off as he stands amid grading work preceding construction of a new runway. The project, at the approximate cost of $700,000, shared by the city of Harlan, the…
Modern-Traditional Blend In Harlan's Catholic Church
Mural . . . of faceted glass on St. Michael's Catholic Church in Harlan overlooks College Place.
Harlan: A Community That's Sold On Itself - Young, Progressive Supporters
Around The Courthouse . . . square, modernization is evident in store fronts as well as interiors.
Harlan: A Community That's Sold On Itself - Young, Progressive Supporters
Largest Employer . . . at Harlan is Western Iowa Pork plant, with 165 workers and a payroll approaching $1 million annually. Between 2,800 and 3,000 hogs are killed here daily.
. . . How It Was Named
Harlan
Harlan, Iowa
File #1: 12/31/87
Harlan, May 28 --Rock On Rollers -- This group has accomplished the unusual -- they square dance on roller skates. The Harlan teen-agers, who have appeared on several television programs, will audition in New York early next month for the Ted Mack…
Harlan, Iowa
File #1: -- 12/31/87
King Amor VI (Julius Lensch) and Queen Sapientia VI (Miss Peggy Schell) wave to onlookers at Harlan's annual Mardi Gras.
Harlan Attorney, Co-ed Are Mardi Gras Monarchs
Off To The Ball . . . go Queen Sapientia V (Miss Margaret Broderson) and King Amor V (Lyle R. Higgins) following their coronation.
Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
Ruth, with Tom, Amy and Jenny, makes sure there is always time for her family.
Candidate's Wife Sets Political Pace - On The Campaign Trail
The upcoming Iowa caucus has Ruth Harkin on the move. Already busy, Ruth gladly puts in some extra time on her husband's behalf.
Harkin Welcomed By Bluffs Crowd - Claims He's Not Concerned With Current Standing In Polls
Sen. Tom Harkin In Council Bluffs Saturday.
Harkin Feels The 'Spirit'
Tom Harkin: swearing-in is part of a 'great day'
Harkin On Appointed Rounds - Discusses Congress Progress
Neither Ice Nor Snow . . . could keep Rep. Harkin from making his mail deliveries in southwest Council Bluffs. He wore a Navy "P" coat, heavy boots and borrowed a cap from his "boss", Letter Carrier Allen Beck. -- photo by Phyllis Gillespie.
Harkin Works On Shenandoah Farm
Giving Some Pointers . . . on the operation of a tractor is farmer Phil Gibson and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. Harkin spent Saturday working the Shenandoah farm.
Easier Job For Harkin - With Carter In Office
Cattle Price Problems . . . are discussed by Charles Gross of Walnut and U.S. Rep. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, at Harkin's Council Bluffs office Wednesday.
Harkin: Cuts Would Hurt Poor
Many Expressions . . . crossed Rep. Tom Harkin's face during his recent meeting with area farmers in Council Bluffs. Harkin also was the speaker at Saturday morning's Legislative Breakfast in Community Hall.
Door-Knocking Campaign Begins
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harkin . . . began their door-knocking campaign in Council Bluffs Tuesday. Harkin, a Democrat, is seeking the fifth congressional district seat from Rep. William Scherle, R-Henderson.
Harkin Lobbies For 'Notch' Bill In Bluffs
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, addresses a group of senior citizens Tuesday morning at Community Hall. Harkin supports a bill that would restore some Social Security benefits to those born in the years 1917 to 1921. About 150 people attended the meeting.