COMMUNITY GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS
BENNY GAMBAIANI PUBLIC LIBRARY
104 S. Cherry St.
PO Box 320
Shell Rock, IA 50670
Phone: 319-885-4345
Director: Deb Nieman
Assistant Director: Michelle Randolph
SHELL ROCK MUSIC ASSOCIATION
In the fall of 1964, Iowa's Governor Hughes suggested that each Iowa community make an effort to welcome its teachers with a special program. Organized to provide the entertainment for Shell Rock's program, the vocal and instrumental group formed at that time became the Shell Rock Music Association. The basic show format has remained consistent. A standard stage band and a mixed chorus support a series of center stage acts drawn from band and chorus members. A variety of musical styles include popular tunes of the day, golden oldies, and comedy acts. Shell Rock's Boyd Building has been the "theater" since the beginning. Despite the limitations, the auditorium helps bring a Broadway feel to Main Street USA. The auditorium has been named "The Everson Auditorium" in recognition of Dale and Bev Everson's contributions to the Music Association and the community.
Contact: Larry Young
Phone: 319-240-0227
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Shell Rock Elementary school serves grades K through 4, and is a part of the Waverly-Shell Rock School District. The school boasts high proficiency in reading and math, plus a low teacher to student ratio. The 5th - 6th Grade Building, Junior High and High School are located 5 minutes away in nearby Waverly.
AMERICAN LEGION AVERY SLIGHT POST 393
303 S. Cherry Street
Boyd Building
Shell Rock, IA 50670
Contact:
David Lehman, Commander
Phone: 319-885-4525
SHELL ROCK FARMER'S MARKET
Coming in Summer 2023!
Every Wednesday 4:30-6:30
Downtown Shell Rock
Contact:
Charlene Sauer, Board Member
Nellie Kaus, Board Member
Casey Reints, Board Member
Whitney Tidman, Market Manager
Email: shellrockmarket@gmail.com
SHELL ROCK SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
Sportsman's Club meets the first Monday of the month at The Riverview Café, 202 S. Cherry Street at 7 p.m.
Contact:
Jeff Busch, President
Visit our website to contact us!
CUB-BOY SCOUTS TROOP 1051
515 W. Main Street
Shell Rock, IA 50670
Contact:
John Willson, Scoutmaster
Phone: 319-885-6600
SHELL ROCK CARE CENTER AUXILIARY
920 N. Cherry Street
Shell Rock, IA 50670
Contact:
Anne Boerschel, President
Phone: 319-885-6436
WAVERLY SHELL ROCK SOCCER ASSOCIATION
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS)
TOPS was started in 1948 by a homemaker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and now has almost 260,000 members and 11,000 chapters in the United States, Canada and numerous other countries throughout the world.
Shell Rock has two chapters that meet weekly at the Benny Gambaiani Library. One on Wednesday evenings with weigh in from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The other chapter meets on Friday mornings from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with weigh in and a meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The meeting consists of education, support, rewards and communication with one another. All weights and personal information are held confidential.
Contact:
319-885-4534 or 319-885-4877.
SHELL ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2023 HOURS:
12:00PM-3:00PM every 3rd Saturday of June, July, and August
The Shell Rock Community Historical Society was formed in 2006, to salvage a historic house in Shell Rock. The house was in a flood plain and was deemed historically significant by the Iowa Historical Society. Money was raised, a lot purchased and on June 23, 2006, the house was moved to 127 E. Adair St., just across from the school in Shell Rock. The museum opened July 4, 2007, with over 350 visitors that weekend. Since then, the museum has opened from May to October for visits, and as contacted for special tours.
The mission of the Society is to preserve history for future generations of Shell Rock residents. The 1920's Craftsman-style house is used to house historical artifacts. Pictures dealing with Shell Rock's history, belongings, tools, agricultural implements, books, school items, etc., are sought to use for future exhibits.
Anyone is invited to join the Society. All are welcome. We are always looking for help in our projects. Volunteers are sought to guide in the museum. Let us know where you are interested and we will get you involved.
Contact:
Linda at Lindave@butler-bremer.com
SHELL ROCK KARATE CLUB
Style: Tang Soo Do
Class: Thursday nights, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (unless school is cancelled or late start/early out) Open year round
Ages: 7 and above
Fee: $15.00 per month, for one or for the whole family/FIRST MONTH FREE
Where: Boyd Building in Shell Rock, 303 S. Cherry Street We have fun while teaching the fundamentals of Karate.
Contact:
Vicky Green
319-352-1426
or
Loreli Dilly
319-885-4449
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
303 S. Cherry Street
Boyd Building
Shell Rock, IA 50670
Contact:
Carol Anne Kruse, President
Phone: 319-885-4826
SHELL ROCK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Contact:
PO Box 112
Shell Rock, IA 50670
Briley Miller
319-239-7576
Lindsey Schaedig
319-231-7697