Logan Herald-Observer & Woodbine Twiner

Mike Albin and John McCurdy of Southwest Iowa Planning Council met with the Logan City Council Nov. 23 to discuss the update to Logan’s Hazard Mitigation plan. The council identified critical facilities in the community for the plan and possible mitigation strategies. Full Story »

The time is fast approaching and those interested only have a few days left before the big event – the annual Christmas in Woodbine. Full Story »

Despite $4 gas and the floods of 2008, Iowa Tourism still managed to grow by 2.2 percent, said director of Harrison County Development Corporation Renea Anderson. Full Story »

West Central Community Action is taking applications for the 2009-2010 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Applications will be taken through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday at the office at 107 N. Fourth Ave., Suite 7, Logan. Phone number is 644-3388. Applicants will need to furnish some form of identification, a copy of their most recent heating, electric and ... Full Story »

The Harrison County Extension Office will host a Pest Control Operators continuing instructional course for commercial pesticide applicators Dec. 2. The satellite program will be shown at locations throughout Iowa and is sponsored by Iowa State University Extension’s Pest Management and the Environment Program. Full Story »

Wed., Dec. 2: Macaroni and cheese, deli turkey sandwich, lettuce, fruit. Full Story »

West Central Community Action and the Logan VFW Ladies Auxiliary 6256 are asking for help with the 2009 Christmas Adoption Program for Harrison County. Full Story »

Harrison County Home and Public Health reminds residents that children ages six months through nine years are recommended to receive two doses of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. The Iowa Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that the two doses of the vaccine be separated by 28 days (four weeks); that means for many children, it is time to administer ... Full Story »

It’s time for the fourth annual West Harrison Christmas Event at the Mondamin Community Center on Dec. 13. Vendors plan to be set up from 1-7 p.m. with crafts, gifts and activities for the entire family. A soup and sandwich supper will be served from 5-7 p.m. for a freewill offering. At 5:30 p.m., Santa will arrive and provide a gift bag for each child. Full Story »

Clerk of Court Offices in Iowa as well as Harrison County will be closed on the following dates: Full Story »

There were 32 riders involved in the poker run rescue ride Sept. 19. Food for the event was provided by Hy-Vee catering from North 16th Street in Council Bluffs. A silent auction, live auction and live entertainment provided by Broken Crown and Fork in the Road. The group was pleased with the large number in attendance to make the first annual poker run a huge success. There is a definite need ... Full Story »

DeSoto Wildlife Refuge will be closed Dec. 19-20 for a deer hunt; Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, Dec. 26, Visitor Center closed; Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, visitor center closes at 2 p.m.; Jan. 1, New Year’s Day closed. Full Story »

Town and Country Arts presents the fifth annual Winter Arts Academy for students in grades fifth through eighth. The dates are Dec. 28-30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the commons area of Boyer Valley Community School. Full Story »

Wed., Dec. 2: 2:30 p.m. dismissal Thurs., Dec. 3: High school basketball, Tri-Center, junior varsity/varsity, home, 6:15 p.m. High school wrestling HST/EHK at Elk Horn, 6 p.m. Junior high boys’ basketball, Shelby County Catholic, home, 4 p.m. Full Story »

Iowa Telecommunications Services announced Nov. 24 its board of directors has approved an agreement for Windstream Corporation to acquire the Newton, Iowa based telecommunications company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Full Story »

The Shelby County Center of Iowa Western Community College in Harlan is offering the following December continuing education classes: Full Story »

Out with the old and in with the new, as they say. Or, in the case of the upcoming Iowa Beef Center conference, maybe the old and the new are both here to stay. Full Story »

Town and Country Arts is sponsoring the fifth annual Winter Arts Academy for students in grade fifth through eighth from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 28, 29 and 30 at the Boyer Valley Community Schools. Full Story »

Harrison County Home and Public Health reminds residents that children ages 6 months through 9 years are recommended to receive 2 doses of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine. The Iowa Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that the two doses of the vaccine be separated by 28 days (four weeks); that means for many children, it is time to administer their ... Full Story »

More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers and Long Lines Wireless are calling on all Americans to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families. Full Story »

Each and every day of the year, Americans in the armed forces serve our nation. At Social Security, we honor our nation’s military personnel and all of America’s veterans not only on Veterans Day, but every day of the year. Full Story »

Harrison County Home and Public Health’s immunization clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 16 at the Harrison County Home and Public Health building, 116 N. Second Ave., Logan. Full Story »

A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in a special poetry contest being sponsored by The Celestial Arts Society. Full Story »

To nominate a kindergarten through 12th grade Logan-Magnolia School District student to be the Harrison Mutual Insurance/Logan Herald-Observer Lo-Ma Student of the Week, please fill out and submit the form below. Full Story »

Christmas in Woodbine is rapidly approaching and the event continues to grow. Full Story »