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Harlan, Iowa 51537
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Sheriff

1104 9th Street
Harlan, Iowa 51537
Phone:  712-755-5026 or 712-755-2501
Fax:  712-755-2481
Office Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Law enforcement is provided 24 hours per day.

Sheriff Gene Cavanaugh
Gene Cavanaugh, Sheriff

The County's principal peace officer is the Shelby County Sheriff, who is elected every 4 years. The Sheriff and the Deputies are the law enforcement for the residents of Shelby County, and by contract, provide law enforcement for the towns of Shelby, Irwin, Elk Horn, and Defiance based on an hourly rate. These towns are billed monthly and are provided with a monthly report of activities.

Employees of the Sheriff's Department

Mark Hervey - Chief Deputy John Kelly - Deputy
Blair Paulsen - Deputy Chad Butler - Deputy
Kelly Lefeber - Deputy Donovon Dontje - Deputy
Karla Kramer - Secretary  

Communications Center - Jail - Sheriff's Department

Communication Center - Jail - Sheriff's Department