The O’Brien County Conservation Board is offering a multitude of opportunities for youth to get outdoors and EXPLORE this summer. A survival camp for beginners will be held on Thursday, August 1st at the Prairie Heritage Center.  Youths ages 8-14 will meet at the Prairie Heritage Center at 9:00 a.m.  Some basic survival skills – […]

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The Glee Handbell Choir from Tokyo, Japan, will offer a free concert in Orange City on Thursday, Aug. 1st. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in Northwestern College’s Christ Chapel. The Glee Handbell Choir was established in 1980. The choir has toured since 1981, performing several times in Orange City. This is the 48th […]

The 10th Annual Sibley Adult/Youth Golf Tournament will be held at the Sibley Golf and Country Club on Saturday, August 3, 2019 with a 9:00 A.M. start.  Open to all youth ages 7 – 16. Register by calling 712-754-2927. Cost is $10.00 which includes cart, meal, and many prizes.  Plus a great time on the […]

Do you like to shoot archery, race minnows, make bird feeders, learn about dog training, and play outdoor games? How about win outdoor equipment like bows, guns, and camping supplies? Then we have the event for you! Ringneck Rendezvous is for ages 5 and up (ages 5-8 must have an adult present) on Sat. Aug […]

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Rave On is coming to the Pearson Lakes Art Center Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30 pm. Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience reinvents the ordinary tribute show with an electrifying, high-energy, rock n’ roll extravaganza. The Rave On Band’s incredible musicianship helps breathe new life into the music of Buddy Holly. For ticket information go […]

The natural world is filled with color, shape, and design.  In 2019, the O’Brien County Conservation Board will be hosting a monthly Nature’s Art series to engage people of all ages in looking at nature through an artistic lens. The next program in the series is “Bee’s Wax Art” which will be held at the […]

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Are you ready to run? The Prairie Heritage Center is holding a special event to celebrate spending time outdoors.  Consider a morning run or walk on the prairie as a way to support the center’s programming and display development.  This year’s Bison Stampede Trail Run will raise money for an observation tower which will provide […]

Former Archer resident, Rose Ann Wegter's 90th birthday will be observed during an open house from 2 - 4 pm on Sunday, August 11. The open house will be held in the Social Room at the Christian Retirement Home located at 1414 Elm Court in Sheldon.

August Sunday Talks continue at McCallum Museum with Donna Houtsma and Leona Meendering speaking about the 1930’s Depression and its effects on farm families. They will discuss prices for farm products, planting and harvesting of crops-including threshing rings, effects of weather and hardships shared by many. How did they do it? Please bring and share […]

A free Iowa DNR hunter safety course will be offered at Oak Grove Park for ages 11 and over on Tuesday, Aug 13th  from 9:00 am-7:00 pm. Participants will be instructed on safe gun handling, laws, wildlife management, outdoor safety, archery, muzzleloading, and ethics.  The day will include shooting shotgun, rifle, and archery with certified […]

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The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best known meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere.  It will soon be time again for this annual event.  The earth’s orbit is crossing into the debris path of the Swift-Tuttle comet which last passed through the inner solar system over 20 years ago.  The shower gradually builds […]

Be one of the first 50 dine in customers, Wednesday, Aug 14th, 2019 at 9:00 am and receive free Big Macs for a year! While there - enter to win kid’s bikes and an Amazon Firestick! And everyone should play Spin to Win for a chance to win free food, sunglasses, mouse pads, travel mugs […]

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The Sheldon Christian Retirement Home will be hosting Kemper's Quartet, a group from Sioux Center, IA on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for the Third Ice Cream Social of the season. The public is invited to attend, please bring your own lawn chairs. The concert will be held by the main entrance. In the […]

Enjoy fun for the whole family at Ashton Town and Country Days on August 16th and 17th. With activities like a softball tournament, pedal pull, parade, and street dance, there is sure to be something for everyone! See a full schedule of events above

Enjoy fun for the whole family at Ashton Town and Country Days on August 16th and 17th. With activities like a softball tournament, pedal pull, parade, and street dance, there is sure to be something for everyone! See a full schedule of events above

Saturday,  August 17, 2019 6 PM - 10 PM 90th Birthday Dance for Arnie Yates at the Paullina American Legion Highway 10, Paullina, Iowa music by the Malek's Fisherman Polka Band Everyone is welcome

The Sheldon Area Unity Meal is a free banquet style meal served every 3rd Monday at Living Water Community Church in Sheldon. This month it will be held on Monday, August 19th at 6:00 pm. This is open to all ages, families and individuals in an atmosphere of love and acceptance.

Please call ahead to register for a time! 324-2442

Exciting things continue to happen at the Prairie Heritage Center!  The annual Bison Burger Picnic and Lawn Concert sponsored by the Little Sioux Valley Conservation Association and the O’Brien County Conservation Board is a great opportunity for the public to see the changes that have occurred over the past year. This year the highlight of […]

Please call ahead to register for a time! 324-2442

August Sunday Talks continue at McCallum Museum with Donna Houtsma and Leona Meendering speaking about the 1930’s Depression and its effects on farm families. They will discuss prices for farm products, planting and harvesting of crops-including threshing rings, effects of weather and hardships shared by many. How did they do it? Please bring and share […]

Beyond Crayons will meet at the Sheldon Public Library on Monday, August 26th at 6:30 pm. This for high school and older, join us for coloring, fellowship, and refreshments! Bring your own supplies or use ours!

Northwestern College will open its 2019–20 art exhibit season with a show by Meghan Flynn, an artist and art professor from Yakima, Washington. Entitled “Avant-Garden,” the exhibit will be on display in Northwestern’s Te Paske Gallery August 20th - September 20th. A public reception with the artist is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th, at 7:00 […]

Computer Skills for the Workplace Certificate (Level 1)  This non-credit certificate will cover the fundamentals of the computer operating system and the basics of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel and Outlook. Registering for the certificate program will include each course listed as LEVEL 1. Tuition includes handouts for each course and a flash drive. COURSE […]

Use modern technology to unlock the past!  “Stories in Stone” will be hosted by the O’Brien County Conservation Board at the Waterman Cemetery, 420S HiView Street in Sutherland.  Meet the Naturalist at the main monument on Thursday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. This event will use GPS equipment to look for clues in a scavenger […]

The O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased announce an exciting new event to be held at the Crosbie Wildlife & Nature Youth Center at 4270 Roosevelt Ave between Primghar and Paullina.  A 3D Archery event is scheduled for Saturday, August 31st (postponed from June 22nd). This event is open to seasoned archers who are 14 […]