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Shelby County - A place to call home. Eleven cities ... one community.
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Kirkman
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• Established in 1880
• 2010 population of 64
• Located on County Road F32 just four miles east of Highway 59. 

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KIRKMAN was platted in November, 1880 (incorporated in 1882)  and was the terminus of the Carroll branch of the Chicago & North Western Railway. It was situated on the Nishnabotna River, known as the crookedest stream in all Iowa. A post office was established in 1881, with James W. French as the postmaster. 

​Notable People:
Kirkman was the birthplace of Lew Anderson, who played Clarabell the Clown on Howdy Doody.

Utility & Telecommunications

Community & Tourists Attractions

Water: Shelby County Regional Water
Gas: Privately Owned
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:  Flexible
712.766.3360
[email protected]

City Zoning? No

Police Protection
Shelby County Sheriff’s Department 
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Schools
Irwin/Kirkman/Manning (IKM) - Manilla Community Schools (K-12) 
Shelby County Catholic Schools (PreK-8) 

The Irwin‑Kirkman‑Manilla School System - is comprised of two campuses, Manilla, eight miles to the north, houses the early childhood center and grades 9‑12, while Irwin has the preschool attendance center and grades 2‑8. The school system regularly sends students to state competitions in band, speech, track, football, basketball, wrestling, and softball. There are active booster organizations for both music and athletics.

Top Businesses
A & E Electric, J P Electric, Kienast Plumbing, Kirkman Farms and Natural Milk, Mike’s Garage Door Installation, Plumb & Sons, Prairie Hills Seeding.

Churches
United Methodist Church
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    • Board Members
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    • Chamber Gift Certificates
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  • Visiting & Playing
    • Attractions
    • Parks & Recreation >
      • Bike/Hike Trails
      • Campgrounds
      • Golfing
      • Hunting/Fishing
      • Motorsports
      • Parks
      • Swimming
    • Events
    • Festivals
    • Lodging
    • Dining
    • Churches
    • Playing
    • Shopping
    • County & City Street Maps
    • Photo Gallery
    • Videos
  • Business & Economy
    • Shelby County >
      • Government Reps
      • Census Data
      • Demographics
      • Business Financing
      • Hotel/Motel Committee
      • Grants
    • Major Employers
    • Communities >
      • Defiance
      • Earling
      • Elk Horn
      • Harlan
      • Irwin
      • Kirkman
      • Panama
      • Portsmouth
      • Shelby
      • Tennant
      • Westphalia
      • Non-Incorporated
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