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. 
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted September 19, 2021 - Save time and headache by paying your utility bills electronically. This document explains how. 
Or visit the page City Departments: Water and Sewer.
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Posted September 13, 2021 - The City of Shellsburg will hold a Public Informational Meeting to discuss plans for the proposed improvements to the Sells Street crossing of Bear Creek. Options to be discussed include replacement of the existing structure or conversion of the existing historic structure to non-vehicular use and construction of a new crossing of Bear Creek downstream of the existing structure. The meeting will be held on:
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Shellsburg City Hall, 108 Main St. SE
Representatives from the engineering firm, Origin Design, will attend the meeting and be available to answer questions regarding bridge and roadway layout. The meeting will be open house format, and a brief presentation about the project will occur at 5:30 PM. Area residents and other interested parties are invited to attend this Public Informational Meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting and would like more information about this project or would like to submit written comments, please feel free to contact Julie Neebel, Project Manager, Origin Design, julie.neebel@origindesign.com or (563) 556-2464.​.
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Posted August 14, 2021 -  Nomination papers are now available for the November 2, 2021 city election. If you are interested in running for an office you may pick up forms and information at the City Clerk's office. Prospective candidates will need to obtain no fewer than 10 signatures of eligible electors who reside in Shellsburg on a nomination petition. This petition must be submitted to City Hall by 5:00PM on Thursday, September 16, 2021, in order to have your name placed on the ballot. If there are any questions, please call City Hall at 319-436-2954.

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CONTACTS

  • City Hall:  319-436-2954     cityofshellsburg@shellsburg.com
  • 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
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