(Harlan, Iowa) – The Harlan City Council last week, approved a recommendation to purchase a K-9 from the Iowa State Patrol. Their action came during a special session on Friday.  City administrator Gene Gettys said the funds are there from donations and savings but they will need to amend the budget to reflect that.  In May, the Harlan Police Department announced the passing of their K9 Jax.  Jax was assigned to Officer Tim Pederson and was certified in Tracking-Trailing and Narcotics.