At the turn of the century, the Great Western Railroad, the only railroad that passed through Hardin Township, pushed its lines westward to a terminus in Council Bluffs,  One of the first requirements of the new railroad was to determine several strategically located stops along it's line.  These locations would serve multiple needs, such as watering stops and station points for passenger and freight traffic.

As a result, the new town of McClelland sprang into existence.  Located about ten miles northeast of Council Bluffs , it was an ideal spot for the old steam engines to take on water after their struggle with the steep grades between the two towns.

McClelland was in the center of one of the finest agricultural sections of the entire country, and held considerable promise for increased prosperity.  In 1903, the town of McClelland included a lumberyard, depot buildings, three general stores, two saloons, a livery stable, a blacksmith shop, and a grain elevator.

W.H. McClelland came from Pennsylvania in 1876.  He bought 160 acres of land in  Northwest Hardin & Southwest Norwalk townships. In 1903, the Townsite Company purchased the 90 acres in Hardin.  In recognition of Mr. McClelland's prior ownership, the town was named in his honor.

Town Information

Established - 1903

Pottawattamie County/Hardin Township

Population: 151

Mayor : Mitch Kay - 402-658-8044

City Clerk: Denise Magnuson

City Treasurer - Denise Magnuson

Town Fax: 712-566-9265

Email: [email protected]

After Hours  - 402-670-1062

Council Membes: Dan Williams, Kris Magnuson, Tim Farrell, Andy Farrell, Jon Springhower.

Town Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. at the McClelland Town Hall.  Meetings are always open to the public.

   COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR 2022

Mayor Pro-Tem -  

Mitch - CITIES

Kris Magnuson - Events

Denise Magnuson - City Clerk

                EMMETT DOFNER

       AUGUST 7, 1946 - MAY 2, 2017

           MAYOR OF MCCLELLAND

                       1987-2017

                   REST IN PEACE

EAGLE OF HONOR