About Us
About Us
With 17 area churches, a melting pot of cultures, and a history dating back to 1838,
Harlan is a friendly, progressive community of 4,893 people.
Residents of Harlan enjoy a high quality of life with an abundance of recreational and cultural activities.
It is the seat of government for Shelby County Iowa, with the courthouse the focal point of the historic downtown area.
Harlan has one of the state's finest volunteer fire departments and one of the lowest crime rates in
Iowa for cities between 5,000 and 10,000 in population.
The city is blessed with a strong fire, street, wastewater and park infrastructure as well.
