The City of Shelby, IA
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The city of Shelby is located in the state of Iowa and has a population of 636 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Shelby is Council Bluffs, approximately 25 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Shelby, including Neon Moon, Harmony Inn, Other Place, Country Pizza and Dairy Queen. For a larger selection of Shelby restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Shelby Golf Courses, Museums and/or Casinos, including the Oakland Country Club, Avoca Golf & Country Club, Field Of Greens, Shadow Valley Golf Course and Rosman Glendale Shelby County Golf. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Shelby please click on the Attractions tab above.
Shelby, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Shelby
In the month of December, Shelby experiences an average high temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 13 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.01 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Shelby with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 31 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Shelby to receive an average of 0.86 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.12 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 106 degrees in the summer and as low as -29 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Shelby should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 61 degrees, and nighttime lows of 37.
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Shelby, Iowa Attractions
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Harrah's Casino & Hotel - Council Bluffs, Harrah’s Council Bluffs is a riverboat casino operated by Harrah's Entertainment. It is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska. Harrah’s Council Bluffs is the largest casino in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area . It has many amenities including a golf course, a gift shop, a 251 room hotel, 4 restaurants and 2 bars. Harrah’s Council Bluffs is one of three casinos in the city of Council Bluffs including Horseshoe Council Bluffs and Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, .
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Henry Doorly Zoo - , Omaha, The Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, located at 3701 South 10th Street. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its mission is conservation, research, recreation, and education.
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Horseshoe Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs, Horseshoe Council Bluffs is a racino located in Council Bluffs, Iowa near Omaha, Nebraska. It has 68,000 sq ft. of gaming space, 1900 slot machines, 62 table games, live greyhound races and simulcast horse racing, and accommodations through the local Country Inns & Suites.
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Joslyn Art Museum - , Omaha, The Joslyn Art Museum is the principal fine arts museum in the state of Nebraska of America. Located in Omaha, it is the only museum in the state with a comprehensive permanent collection. Although it includes works from antiquity to the present day, its greatest strengths are in 19th and 20th century American and European art.
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Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center - , Omaha, Omaha Botanical Gardens, officially known as Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center, are a botanical gardens and an arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The gardens are open daily during business hours; an admission fee is charged.
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Mid-America Center - Council Bluffs, The Mid-America Center is a sports arena and convention center, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska. The arena's maximum capacity is about 9,000 for concerts and 6,700 for ice hockey and Arena Football.
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Mid-America Motorplex - Pacific Junction, Mid America Motorplex is an Alan Wilson-designed road circuit close to the Omaha–Council Bluffs metropolitan area, in Plattville Township, Mills County, just outside Pacific Junction, Iowa. It is a relatively safe track for people to learn to drive their cars at High Performance Driving Events. It is low speed; maximum speeds are around 120 mph with cornering speeds around 50 mph with the exception of turn 4 which is a fairly fast left-hander at around 80–100 mph.
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Miller Park Golf Course - , Omaha, The Miller Park Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Douglas County Nebraska. This course is located in the city of Omaha. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 402-444-5396.
Address: 6315 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111
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Oakland Country Club - Oakland, The Oakland Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. designed by Olsson & Associates is open mar 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-482-6614. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 714 N Hwy 59, Oakland, IA 51560
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Omaha Children's Museum - , Omaha, The Omaha Children's Museum is a nonprofit learning and exploration space for young people located at 500 South 20th Street in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. The museum has received a national award from the Association of Science and Technology Museums.
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Shelby, Iowa Hotels
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Shelby, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Shelby Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops and Bar & Grill Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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Shelby Articles
Published September 27, 2011
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