November 28, 1882. Collins Township has been redistricted by the school board and another sub-district created, making 10 in place of 9. The town of Collins is now No. 10. As there is no schoolhouse in No. 10, it will be necessary for the board to rent until such time as a house can be built. There are now about 40 scholars in the new district. The school board is in earnest and is determined to give every child a chance for education. Success to them (History of Story County, Iowa: Payne, c. 1887, Page 282.)
November 29, 1882. The first town school called Collins No.10 was located across the street west of the post office and located on the northwest corner lot of 3rd Avenue and 1st Street. It was occupied for the first time Friday evening with a show. It had to be dedicated. School began December 1882, with Miss Mills as the teacher with 40 pupils enrolled.
December 6, 1882 Our school officers have succeeded in making arrangements for a winter school.
May 1883. School is now in full running order with about fifty scholars. Charles Campbell is the teacher. We are getting another school, larger than the old shanty now used. It is to be built before winter. We now have sidewalks.
June 25, 1982. Celebrate a Century of Living at the Collins Centennial.
Friday Agenda: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Legion Hall. 9:00 a.m. Flag Raising. 9:30 a.m. Kids Parade down Main Street followed by awarding parade prizes. Noon lunch on the grounds. 1:00 p.m. Puppet Show at the Park. 2:00 p.m. Sisters of the Swish. 4:00 p.m. Sing-A-Long with Sesame Street and Disney Characters. Supper on the grounds. 7:30 p.m. Showtime at the Schoolhouse and Crowning of the King and Queen.
Saturday Agenda June 26, 1982: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast at Legion Hall. 7:00 a.m. Fun Run, 3.2 K, start at Town Hall. 8:00 a.m. Road Run, 10 K, start at Town Hall. 9:30 a.m. Parade down Main Street to the Park. Lunch on the grounds. 12:30 p.m. Life Flight Landing to the Park followed by remarks from John Hattery, awarding plaques to Collins mayors and awarding parade prizes. 1:00 p.m. Water Fights by Fire Fighters. 1:00 p.m. Midwest Regional Mule and Donkey Show. 1:30 Puppet Show and Entertainment at Park; Style Show at the Schoolhouse. 3:30 p.m. Brothers of the Brush Judging at the Park. 4:35 p.m. Time Capsule Ceremonies at the Park. 5:00 p.m. Auction of Coins and etc., Quilt Drawing at Park. Supper on the grounds. Lions Club chicken. 6:30 p.m. School Alumni Banquet at Schoolhouse. 9:30 p.m. Fireworks at the Park; Street Dance at Fire Station.