| Tractors on parade | | | Tractors in red, green, yellow, white, orange and blue came into Harmony on Friday morning as part of the Northeast Iowa Tractor Ride, which was traveling through the Historic Bluff Country Area. Stopping in Harmony for lunch, served by the Harmony Chamber of Commerce, the tractors made a tour through town, going past the nursing home and back up First Avenue Southwest. Here, Chuck Bronner of Cresco drives his Allis Chalmers down Harmony's Main Street.
(News-Record photos by Melissa Vander Plas
and Nathan Hanson)
(News-Record photo by Melissa Vander Plas) |
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Craig Henry opens new
auto repair business in Mabel
 |  | Craig Henry of Mabel stands next to a vehicle he is repairing in his new auto repair shop in Mabel.
(News-Record photos by Nathan Hanson) |
Craig Henry is a well-trained "Mr. Fix-It." No matter what kind of engine trouble you're having, whether its cars, trucks, boats, lawn mowers, ATVs or some other engine, give Henry a call and he'll fix it up for you.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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| Mabel completes successful summer rec seasons
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The Mabel summer recreation softball and baseball seasons came to a close last week at Hokah. The softball girls won two and lost once on July 21 to finish with a 14-2 record.
Friday, July 30, 2010
| | | County board discusses tax abatement and foreclosure; looks at electronic communication
| The Fillmore County Board - meeting July 27 - voted to follow the lead of the city of Harmony and a recommendation from the county's EDA (Economic Development Authority) for dealing with the Lutes-Scrabeck tax abatement project that has gone into foreclosure.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
| | | Harmony veteran overcame initial
reluctance to go on Honor Flight
to enjoy all experiences of the day |
Oliver Halverson of Harmony is a 90-year-old veteran from World War II and has plenty of stories to tell although sometimes his "war is war" statement is enough description for him.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
| | | Harmony youth finds success by 'horsing around' at the fair |
Devin Whitacre has been a 4-H member since he was 6 years old, and he has enjoyed every bit of it.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
| | | Harmony EDA commercial rehab
loan program helps facilitate many
building improvements in first year | Last summer, the Harmony Economic Development Authority launched what they call "the commercial rehab program."
Thursday, July 22, 2010
| | | Harmony blood drive collects 56 units, three first time donors | The blood drive held in Harmony on July 6 succeeded in collecting 56 units of blood. There were 58 donors that presented and three first-time participants.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
| | | Blood drive to be held
in Mabel next Wednesday | The American Red Cross will be having a blood donation drive at the American Legion in Mabel on Wednesday, July 28, from 1:45 to 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
| | | Harmony summer readers enjoy 'Underwater Adventures' |
On July 12, the Harmony Public Library was pleased to host Laura and Jennifer from the Mall of America who presented their diverse knowledge about the many water animals in the Mississippi River.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
| | | Harmony Healthcare joins forces with outside organizations to keep services close to home | Editor's Note: If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to care for our seniors. This is the second of three articles that will talk about how Harmony and surrounding communities have built, adapted, and continue to support the timeless needs of those with special health concerns. Harmony Community Health Care is changing.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
| | | Fillmore commissioners hope to bring veterans cemetery to county after visit to Little Falls | Thursday, July 22, 2010
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