Utility & Telecommunication Providers

Water: City of Earling
Gas: MidAmerican Energy Company
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
Rail: Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Rail System

Government
Mayor and City Council

City Zoning? Yes

Police Protection
Shelby County Sheriff’s Department

School
Harlan Community Schools (PreK-12)
www.harlan.k12.ia.us/
Shelby County Catholic Schools (PreK-8)
www.shelcocath.pvt.k12.ia.us/

Top Businesses
Earling is home to approximately 30 businesses including a nursing home, locally owned bank, tractor repair business, two car service stations, meat locker, grain elevator, two feed stores, ag-chemical store, beauty shops, and retail stores. Little Flower Haven is Earling’s largest employer with a 52-member staff that cares for 62 residents.
See Labor and Business for a full list by category.

Churches
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – on the tour of German Villages

Interesting History
There was an exorcism in Earling in 1928. It has been officially documented by Papal officials in Rome. The subject was a young lady who was not from the community. Today, the exorcism is a matter of controversy and curiosity, but for the folks of Earling in 1928, it was a frightening experience. Two books, Be Gone Satan and The Devil Rocked Her Cradle were written about those fateful days.

Tourist Attractions

St. Joseph Catholic Church
A must-see for visitors coming to Earling. The circa 1882 Church with its soaring 150’ steeple and Gothic-styled architecture is breathtaking. Its numerous stained glass windows illuminate a spacious interior that is both enthralling and inspiring. Statues depicting the saints and the Stations of the Cross decorate the wall and the columns. A visit to St. Joseph Catholic Church will never be forgotten.

St. Joseph’s Parish Picnic
A two day picnic celebrated in July with festivities consisting of live music, carnival rides, games, and plenty of food and beverages.