Shell Rock News

The recruiting process for Jake Ballweg officially started July 1 when college wrestling coaches could contact prospective high school seniors for the first time.

Even the worst of times can be teaching moments. That's the thinking behind a collection of advice and best practices developed and distributed by the Iowa Association of School Boards.

Project AWARE's Nate Hoogeveen teaches basic rowing techniques to river cleanup volunteers Saturday at the Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Palo.

Samara Heinemann, a 10-month-old baby whose father Darin graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School, was just diagnosed with a malignant Rhabdoid Tumor - one of the most rare, aggressive and lethal malignancies in pediatric oncology.

It's biking at its best. Bicycle enthusiasts will get a chance to ride the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail, as part of this year's Clarksville Pioneer Days Celebration, June 11-13. Pathways Behavioral Services will sponsor the PEDAL Power Benefit Bike Ride on Saturday, June 13, at 10:30 AM.

It's been nearly a year since floodwaters devastated dozens of towns in Iowa. It destroyed parks buildings and homes in the area and just recently FEMA has approved buyouts for houses that are in the flood plain.

Sisters Amy Patrick and Elizabeth Boelman lace up their sneakers for a practice walk.

Iowa school districts will share $257 million in federal economic stimulus money that they can start to spend next month to save jobs and drive school reform over the next two years.

Riverview Conference Center is hosting their Second Annual Musical Showcase on Saturday, April 18th, at 6 p.m. Come out to a great night of inspiring , home-grown, Iowa singers featuring Bill Quibell, the Randy Aalderks family, Phil Hague, Circle of Friends Trio, and Aaron and Liberty Epley.

Mississippi River Pools 9 to 15: Walleye and sauger fishing is good below the tailwaters of Lock-and-Dams 9 to 15.

WAVERLY - In Waverly, the floods of 2008 caused major damage to school buildings.

Mississippi River Pools 9 to 15: Water levels are stable to slightly rising on the upper Mississippi River.

Chuck and Tammy Stevenson of Elma, Iowa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Stevenson, to Andy Schaapveld.

A school district effected by last summer's flooding will hear from financial experts on how to deal with a bond issue planned for a new school.

Junior high students at waverly-shell rock participated in new and fun fitness activities as part of wellness day.

The 23rd dual-meet state wrestling meet in Cedar Rapids on Saturday has what is believed to be a first-time event.

Given his choice, Jordan Simon of Aplington-Parkersburg chooses wrestling over dealing with an F5 tornado.

The following case appeared before Associate District Court Judge Peter B. Newell in Butler County District Court in Allison, IA on January 7, 2009: Brett A. Garbes, 47, of Shell Rock, IA, pled guilty to OWI ...

By Travis Fischer The Iowa Legislature has passed a law securing $56 million in additional disaster relief funds.

According to the Iowa Department of Education, there are more than 4500 school buses on Iowa roads each school day.