Shelby County - A place to call home. Eleven cities ... one community.
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Westphalia
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“Where the World Is At Its Best”
WESTPHALIA derives its name from the German province of Westphalia, and was a center of German Catholic settlement in the county in the 1870s. The village was platted by Emil Flusche, June 22, 1874. A post-office was established in 1875, with Joseph H. Kuhl as first postmaster.
In 1991 the City was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historical district includes the Church, Rectory, Cemetery, School, Our Lady of Grace Shrine, St. Isadore (patron saint of farmers) Shrine, Ball Diamond, Clubhouse, and First Fruits (corn crib). The City also has one of Iowa's longest running amateur baseball teams.
In 1991 the City was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historical district includes the Church, Rectory, Cemetery, School, Our Lady of Grace Shrine, St. Isadore (patron saint of farmers) Shrine, Ball Diamond, Clubhouse, and First Fruits (corn crib). The City also has one of Iowa's longest running amateur baseball teams.
Since 1992
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Water: Shelby County Rural Water
Gas: Propane with Multiple Service Providers Electricity: MidAmerican Energy Company Phone: Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Internet: Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Cable: Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Cellular: Cellular One, Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company, and Verizon Recycing: Contact your local hauling service. List of what is eligible for recycle. Government Mayor & City Council Hours: Call 712.627.4245 [email protected] City Zoning? Yes Police Protection Shelby County Sheriff’s Department School Harlan Community Schools (PreK-12) Shelby County Catholic Schools (PreK-8) Shelby County schools are among the State’s leaders in combining a top-quality academic education, with a wide variety of successful extracurricular activities. Top Businesses Bill Stinn Masonry, Farm & Fun Repair, Hair Corner, J & D Storage, Jay’s Custom Wood Products, My Nest Greenhouse, Schechinger Feed Lots, Schechinger Seed, Shade Tree Repair, Tom’s Electric, Tom’s Repair, and Westphalia Klubhaus. 
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St. Boniface Parish Picnic
Since 1882, a July 4th celebration to honor the church and community. Shelby County Trap & Skeet
Open every Thursday night May through November. Emil Flusche Home Built in 1872, it was the home of the first Catholic Mass, wedding, and baptism in Shelby County. The home later was relocated behind St. Boniface Catholic Church. 
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