| Electric |
| The City is unique in the fact that they own their own electric utility, thus being able to pass on electric rates at a very competitive price to their customers. They serve approximately 370 electric customers. The power is supplied to the city through a contract with Western Power Administration/U.S. Department of Energy, and supplemental energy purchased from Missouri River Energy Services.
Utilities require a $150 deposit. Any questions, contact City Hall at 544-2404. |
| Sewer |
100% of the community is served by the cityssewer system. The system
consists of a 4-cell lagoon; enhanced by one lift station with a 350,000 gallon capacity. |
| Water |
| The city recently completed a $800,000 water treatment plant which includes a new 100,000 gallon ground storage tank. The city serves approximately 350 meters with an emergency back-up source supplied by Regional Water. The system also has a 60,000 gallon elevated storage capacity; with the source of water coming from several shallow wells. The average consumption is 60,000 gallons per day. Contact City Hall at 544-2404 for questions. |
| Garbage |
| Garbage pick up is every Monday. R & S
Waste is the service provider for Shelby. R & S Waste will pick up,
up to 4 cans. For additional pickups please click here to contact R
& S Waste Systems or call 800-730-3471. |
| Cable |
Walnut Telephone Company provides cable service to the city offering
34 channels plus 4 premium channels. Contact 888-784-2211.
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| Phone and
Internet Service
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Walnut Communications Provides Phone and
Internet Services to the city. Contact 712-784-2211
IA Telecom Provides Phone and
Internet Services to the city. Contact 877-901-4692
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| Building Permits
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| Building Application permits are available at
City Hall at the cost of $50.
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| Cemetery Plots
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| Please contact Dave Robinson at 712-544-2626
(Days)
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