Westphalia

Shelby County - A place to call home. Eleven cities ... one community.

“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.

Utility & Telecommunications

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
jbzim@fmctc.com

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.

Community & Tourists Attractions

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.