Logan Herald-Observer & Woodbine Twiner

The land was purchased in 1960. The official organization papers date back to 1961. And their first rodeo … aka “horse show” … was in 1963. Full Story »

It’s time to get your group together for the tree-decorating contest in the Logan City Park for the annual Shiverfest event, Nov. 20, sponsored by the Logan Chamber of Commerce. Full Story »

A former Woodbine resident, school board member and coach, faces a Feb. 23 bench trail in Sarpy County (Neb.) District Court. Full Story »

The Magnolia Catholic Cemetery board has announced the Avenue of Flags has finally become a reality. Forty-three United States flags will be flown for the first time during the week of Nov. 8, honoring fallen heroes. Full Story »

Army Reserve Pvt. Brandon Hoersch has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Full Story »

West Harrison Community School will be presenting two Veteran’s Day program s Nov. 11. Full Story »

Woodbine Municipal Light & Power in Woodbine, celebrated Public Power Week again this year with an open house from Oct. 5-9. Full Story »

Wed., Nov. 4: Hot dogs, tri tater, green beans, fruit, peanut butter bars. Full Story »

Nomination papers for the office of Drainage District Trustee are available at the drainage office of the Monona County Courthouse in Onawa, the Woodbury County Auditor’s Office in Woodbury County Courthouse in Sioux City and in the drainage office of the Harrison County Courthouse in Logan. Full Story »

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

Enrollment for the 2010 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election program has begun and will continue through June 1, 2010. Full Story »

At 7 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, the Logan-Magnolia music and drama departments will present, “Once Upon a Mattress.” The show, directed by Jo Schmitz and Nancy Voggesser, is a musical comedy presented by permission from Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals. Full Story »

Volunteers are needed to help prepare tax returns as part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Full Story »

Harrison, Monona, Shelby Decategorization Project is requesting proposals to support neighborhood-based projects. The Neighborhood Network Community grants will be awarded to successful applicants in Harrison, Monona and Shelby counties. The board will award grants with a maximum total of $2,000 for each community partnership. Funding for the project comes from the Community Partnerships for ... Full Story »

The art exhibit of Russ Duerksen will be on display at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center through Nov. 20. Duerksen will also be present at DeSoto’s annual Art of the Wild show and sale, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 21 and 22. Full Story »

Woodbine High School has released the first quarter Honor Roll for 2009-2010 school year. 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 »

Randy Fetter - Mayor Biography I have lived in Logan all my life. I graduated from Logan-Magnolia High School and then attended Iowa Western Community College for one year. I have been employed by Perfection Learning in Logan for 20 years. Full Story »

The following takes place in a country home just outside of Honey Creek. The two story farm house was built in the 1950’s. The home owners wish to remain anonymous and will be given the assumed names of “Mike” and “Betty.” Four members of Loess Hills Paranormal Society arrived at the house around 10 p.m. They were greeted by Mike and Betty who proceeded to show them around their home and shared ... Full Story »

The rainy weather hasn’t helped the Logan street paving program progress, city administrator Nedra Fliehe told the council at the regular meeting Oct. 19. Full Story »

As shipments of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine continue to be limited and sporadic, Harrison County Home & Public Health will continue to consistently follow the five target groups that appear to be at highest risk for influenza-related complications. These target groups include: Full Story »

The Woodbine Saddle Club and Class of 2011 are inviting all witches, zombies, ghosts, goblins, cheerleaders, punk rockers and all other fifth through 12th graders to join them in a Halloween dance. Full Story »

In the evening of Oct. 21, the Woodbine Police Department answered a call from the family of a 10 year old female resident of Woodbine regarding a possible “attempt to coerce a child.” Full Story »

A former Woodbine resident, school board member and coach, faces a Feb. 23 bench trial in Sarpy County (Neb.) District Court. Full Story »

4-H members participated in the 82nd annual Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Show held Sept. 22 - 27 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. Harrison County 4-H members exhibited in market beef, horse and swine breeding gilt events. Full Story »