Shell Rock News

Posted on Oct 27, 2009 by charlotteeby . DES MOINES - " Former state representative Bill Dix, a Republican farmer from Shell Rock, announced Tuesday he will try to make a return to the Iowa Legislature But this time the former Iowa House member will seek a seat in the Iowa Senate.

Anthony Baldosaro knew about Iowa's wrestling tradition and how the Hawkeyes compete on the mat.

Former Decorah High School Principal Jere Vyverberg named Iowa School Administrators Superintendent of the Year Posted: Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 Waverly-Shell Rock School Superintendent Jere Vyverberg--a former Decorah High School principal--has been named Iowa School Administrators Superintendent of the Year.

Josh Dziewa committed this summer to wrestle at Rutgers. Then Iowa coach Tom Brands called.

Eastern Iowa is being recognized for being healthy. The University of Iowa won the Healthy Iowa College of University award this year.

Sunshine Jackson and the Temple of the Righteous Beach Party members Evan Campbell , BVU sophomore Mark Haugen , and Sam Dorrance bring a lot of personality to their fresh style of music.

An eastern Iowa superintendent is being recognized not only for what he's done for his school, but also what he's done for his community.

From 1982: This photo was taken in New Hartford during the filming of a national TV ad for Tide laundry detergent.

Freshmen Justin Bond, Des Moines North; Thomas Cotter, St. Mary's College, Ireland; Josh Fick, Muscatine; Gage Fiscus, BCLUW; Adam Heatherington, Prairie Valley; Laroy Johnson, Ridgeway, TN; Anthony Lieghio, Drimnagh Castle CBS, Ireland; Willard Lewis, Percy Julian, IL; Levi Long, Centerville; Zach Mosbach, Cherokee Washington; Moses Moses, ...

There is no cure for ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. So for eastern Iowans diagnosed with it, coping is a difficult process.

Waverly native Hannah Rediske and her husband Michael Sturm are bringing a taste of Ireland to the Cedar Valley for the Waterloo Irish Fest.

Arlo D. Albers, 77, of Mendota died July 13, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Knoxville, Iowa.

KRCU will follow the experiences of Southeast Missouri State University faculty member, Chris Wubbena, as he travels to Vietnam with his father and mother.

Andrew Joseph Harris, 26, of 2393 Atlas Ave. in Shell Rock was arrested for possession of a controlled substance Tuesday, Jul.

On August 22, 2009, the Shell Rock Community Historical Society will sponsor its third annual tractor ride.

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.