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September 30, 2026 Job Opening: Deputy Sheriff Sheriff
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November 10, 2025 Zoning Amendments Restricting Hazardous Liquid Pipelines Board of Supervisors
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June 30, 2025 Notice to Users of County General Assistance Program General Assistance
June 3, 2025 Reminder: 811 Call Before You Dig Engineer
June 2, 2025 Renew Your Passport Online Environmental Health
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What's Happening

Wednesday · October 14
Absentee Voting Begins 8:00 am
612 Court Street · Harlan, IA
Monday · October 19
Voter Pre-Registration Deadline 612 Court St. · Harlan, IA
Last Day to mail Absentee Ballot 8:00 am
612 Court Street · Harlan, IA
Tuesday · October 20
Board of Supervisors Meeting 9:00 am
612 Court St. · Harlan, IA
Friday · October 30
Auditor's Office open until 5:00pm 8:00 am
612 Court Street · Harlan, IA
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About the County

Established in 1851, Shelby County is a collection of 15 communities and is home to nearly 12,000 residents. The county is named for General Isaac Shelby, a Revolutionary War veteran. Shelby County is administered by a three-member Board of Supervisors, who are elected to four-year terms. Other elected officials include the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.

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County Courthouse 612 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537
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