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June 30, 2025 Notice to Users of County General Assistance Program General Assistance
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June 3, 2025 Job Opening: Paramedic Ambulance Service
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June 3, 2025 Reminder: 811 Call Before You Dig Engineer
June 2, 2025 Renew Your Passport Online Environmental Health
April 7, 2025 Public Notices: Public Hearing - FY26 Proposed Budget Auditor
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What's Happening

Monday · July 14
Portsmouth Fire Meeting 7:00 pm
Tuesday · July 15
Board of Supervisors Meeting 9:00 am
612 Court St. · Harlan, IA
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Irwin Rescue Meeting 7:00 pm
Wednesday · July 16
County EMS Training Earling 6:00 pm
Monday · July 21
Harlan Fire Meeting 7:00 pm
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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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Courthouse Hours M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Closed Holidays
Department Hours May Vary
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