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Shelby County is home to 11 incorporated cities, along with unincorporated towns of Botna, Corley, and Fiscus. We've compiled key community information for your convenience.

Defiance

300 Main Ave.
Defiance, IA 51527
712-748-3431
citydefiance@outlook.com
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Earling

117 Main St.
Earling, IA 51530
712-747-2181
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Elk Horn

2027 Washington St.
Elk Horn, IA 51531
712-764-5514
ehclerk@metc.net
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Harlan

711 Durant St. · P.O. Box 650
Harlan, IA 51537
712-755-5137
info@cityofharlan.com
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Irwin

509 Ann St. · P.O. Box 7
Irwin, IA 51446
712-782-3337
Cityofirwin@fmctc.com
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Kirkman

106 State St.
Kirkman, IA 51447
712-766-3255
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Panama

P.O. Box 10
Panama, IA 51532
712-489-2344
cityofpanama@fmctc.com
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Portsmouth

P.O. Box 188
Portsmouth, IA 51565
712-743-2044
portsmouthiowa@gmail.com
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Shelby

417 East St.
Shelby, IA 51570
712-544-2404
smu2@walnutel.net
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Tennant

806 Main St.
Tennant, IA 51537
712-744-3555
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Westphalia

P.O. Box 37
Westphalia, IA 51578
712-627-4245
jbzim@fmctc.com
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County Courthouse 612 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537
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