Welcome to Shellsburg!

​"Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from."              Author Unknown

There's something about a small town, where you call your butcher and barber by their first names - and they know yours. Where the grade school, clinic and grocery store are just down the street. Where you can play a round of golf in the morning, go fishing and kayaking in the afternoon, and take a walk in the woods in the evening. Sound too good to be true? Come visit us. We'll show you where it's possible. 
The Gold Medal Flour Mural restoration is complete. ​Learn more here.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALL HAZARDS EVACUATION PLANNING SURVEY
Starting in July, residents living in Linn and Benton Counties are asked to participate in an important all-hazards evacuation planning survey. The purpose of the survey is to gather data to be used by the County Offices of Emergency Management in improving evacuation plans for both man-made and natural disasters.. More information is here., or go straight to the survey: 
https://LinnAndBentonCounty.EvacuationSurvey.com
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CEMETERY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The City of Shellsburg has added a cemetery management program for Oakwood Cemetery. Use it to find a loved one, find available plots and more. The Cemetery page is here.

WILDCAT ESTATES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
48 lots available adjacent to Wildcat Golf Course. More info.

INVEST IN SHELLSBURG'S FUTURE
Support the Shellsburg area through the Community Endowment Fund.  Shellsburg Area Community Group established the Shellsburg Area Community Endowment Fund to provide an avenue for charitable people to support community improvements for generations to come. More information here.
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CONTACTS

City Hall:  319-436-2954     [email protected]
Fire, Police, Emergency: 911
Alliant Energy Emergency: 800-255-4268
Gas Hookups: Alliant Energy - 888-427-5632
Electric Hookups: Alliant Energy - 800-255-4268
Telephone/Internet/Cable TV:  USA Communications - 319-436-2224
US Postal Service Office: 319-436-2535
Sewer, Water and Garbage: City Clerk - 319-436-2954
Vinton-Shellsburg Elementary School - 319-436-4728
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Utility Bills (water/sewer/landfill/garbage/storm water drain) -
There are four ways to pay this bill:
1. Online at www.govpaynow. PLC code is a003wo. There is a 2.95% processing fee. Note: this is the only city-authorized on-line payment site.
2. Set up automatic withdrawal from a checking or savings account. Fill out this form to sign up.
3. Receive your bill via email and pay as normal. Fill out this form to sign up.
4. Receive your bill via postal mail and pay as normal. This is the default set up unless you opt for one of the three options above.
Visit the page City Departments: Water and Sewer for additional information.
Large Item Disposal - If you have furniture, appliances or other larger items that will not fit in your garbage container, there is an option for you to have these picked up by the City’s garbage hauler, Johnson County Refuse. Residents need to contact them directly at 319-665-4498 to determine what the charge will be for specific items. You will pay Johnson County Refuse directly by credit card and they will arrange a pick up date. It will be your responsibility to get the item to the curb on the designated date.
Pets - Residents who own pets must not let them run around the community. This includes dogs, cats, or any other pets. If the animal is off your property and not in a vehicle, it needs to be on a leash. There are provisions in the city ordinances for stray animals to be impounded. If this occurs, the pet owner will be responsible to pay any fees associated with the care of the animal prior to the animal being released from the animal shelter to their care. Please be a good neighbor and maintain control of your pets.
Email List - The city is interested in gathering email addresses of our residents so we can communicate important information, especially during emergencies. If you'd like to be on our email list, click the Contact Us link and fill out the form.​
Shellsburg Big Day 2021 (video)
​​Shellsburg Holiday Greeting (video)