Our Community: Organizations
American Legion auxiliary UNIT #166
Comprised of wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of veterans who served our country during times of war. Meetings are generally the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Shellsburg American Legion.
Contact: Martha Travis    319-436-2217
American legion post #166
For any active or honorable discharged member of the US military or Merchant Marines who served during a wartime period. Meetings are normally the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30  pm at the Shellsburg American Legion. The Shellsburg American Legion hosts a weekly breakfast every Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Cost is a good will offering.  Everyone is welcome!
Contact: Ed Shaeffer      319-389-2682       eshaeff@gmail.com
American Legion RIDERS CHAPTER #166
The American Legion Riders are a diverse group of motorcycle enthusiasts sharing common goals. All are members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion—and all are united by patriotism. They answer the call to ride in service to America’s military, her veterans, and for the children and youth of our country. Meetings are held the second Saturday of the month @ 10 am at the Shellsburg Legion Hall.
Contact: Kaye Bonesteel           319-521-4545          croakie825@aol.com
Benton City Masonic lodge #81
A fraternal organization of men supporting the tenants of Freemasonry. Meetings are generally the second Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Masonic Lodge.
Contact: Larry Shears                 319-213-3396          jstlarry@gmail.com
​​CUB SCOUT PACK 43
Shellsburg area boys and girls, grades 1 through 5 are eligible and encouraged to join!  Meetings occur on Sundays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Refer to the Community Calendar for upcoming meeting dates and locations.
Contact: Angela Dooley          319-202-2214          pack43shellsburg@gmail.com
GIRL SCOUT TROUP 413
Shellsburg area girls, ages kindergarten through 12th grade. Meeting dates, times and places vary by age. 
Contact: Kelly Siems          319-721-9126          ksiems78@yahoo.com
HARRISON WILLING WORKERS 4-H CLUB
Members are boys and girls grades 4 through 12.
​Contact: Kelli McClintock       319-929-1161       kellic@hotmail.com
SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
Nonprofit organization of Shellsburg area residents established to promote community betterment. Meetings are normally the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm in the lower level of the library.
Contact: Jill Hidinger          319-447-7137          jillhidinger@gmail.com
SHELLSBURG LIONS CLUB
The Lions club were organized to foster local and international good relations and  service to the community. Our motto is "We Serve." In 1925 we were challenged by Helen Keller to become "Knights of the Blind". Since that time, Lions all over the world have worked in the area of sight and hearing. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Shellsburg Legion Hall at 6:30 pm.
Contact: Judy Shaeffer          319-436-7117          jashaeff@gmail.com
SHELLSBURG RECREATION
Volunteers organizing summer ball programs for the community. We are looking for new volunteers.  Please contact Rhonda Bridgewater for more information. Check our Facebook page for meetings and updates. 
Contact: Rhonda Bridgewater          319-558-9914          rbridgewater@mercycare.org
SHELLSBURG SHARE FOOD PANTRY
Our mission is to help feed those in our community while creating a hunger for Christ. The Share Food Pantry serves residents in the Shellsburg area zip code, as well as attendees of the supporting churches.
Food collection: City Hall (108 Main Street SE)
Food distribution: Distributions normally occur on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, and the fourth Thursday from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.  During the months of November and December, these dates may be altered.  You can also refer to The Pride for upcoming food distribution dates.
PO Box 18, Shellsburg, IA 52332
Contact: Judy Mumm          319-350-8431          caphummy@fmtcs.com
SHELLSBURG-URBANA CLOVERBUDS 4-H CLUB
Members are boys and girls grades K-3.
Contact: Marcy Johnson     mjs130@hotmail.com
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON #166
Comprised of males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.
​Contact: Philip Travis          319-389-6641          ptravis@dxpe.com
SOROSIS CLUB
A local women’s club aimed at self improvement and encouraging interest in the general welfare of the community. Meetings are generally the second Tuesday at 2:00 pm at various homes.
Contact: Karolynn Roehr          319-436-2996          kkroehr@aol.com