ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.
Community Economic Development
Community and Business Information for Shelby County
- Data for Decision Makers
- Agricultural Data for Decision Makers
- Retail Data for Decision Makers
- Employment & Earnings Data for Decision Makers
- Child & Family Data for Decision Makers
- Older Iowans Data for Decision Makers
Community Websites
- City of Harlan
- Shelby County
- Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
- Harlan Municipal Utilities
- http://www.nvrec.com/
- Harlan Community Library
- Harlan Community Schools
- Shelby County Catholic Schools
- IKM Schools
- Elk Horn-Kimballton School
- AHST Community School
- Harlan Newspapers
- KNOD Radio
- Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone
Statewide Resources
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Program Builder is a tool where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.
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RECAP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.
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Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.
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Nonprofit Management Academies enhance the management skills of those serving nonprofit sector.
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Helping the College of Engineering and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carry out their land-grant university mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of Iowa industry.
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The CVC facilitates networking among small and medium size rural communities, sponsors policy analyses, engages communities in dialogue, and fosters discussion among rural and urban interests.
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Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.
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See all the resources ISU Extension offers for to help you manage your farm business.
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Provides opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use now and throughout their life, empowering them to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
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An educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise.
