Northwestern College is opening its 2024–25 art exhibit season with a show by South Dakota artist Molly Wicks. Titled “Phases for Now,” Wicks’ exhibit is on display through Oct. 17, with a public reception with the artist scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. Wicks’ artwork features suspended plexiglass, metal and canvas on which […]
The annual migration of the monarch butterfly has captured the human imagination and curiosity for centuries. How do they know where to go? It is the same monarch that we see in our yards and neighborhoods that makes it all the way to Mexico? When do they know it's time to return in the spring? […]
St. Mary's Catholic Daughters are having sub sandwhiches for sale. They will be available for pickup on Saturday, Sept. 21st at the Ashton Legion Community Building from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The cost is $5 each. To place your order, please call Nancy Marnach at 712-724-6297, or Cidny Corbett at 712-724-6498, or Karen Trei […]
Come to Sheldon, Iowa, for Sheldon's Celebration Days from Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2. Free Entertainment in the Park includes: - Mr. Twister from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. located near the inflateables. - Kenny Ahren performing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Rosenboom […]
The Praire Woods Nature Center will have a Nature Hike event on Aug. 30th, Aug. 31st, and Sept. 1st. This hike will start at the Praire Woods Nature Center and participants will walk a loop to find cue cards. The Nature Trail, however, is not stroller friendly.
Celebrate Smokey’s 80th Birthday by joining the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge at the Sheldon Public Library. Read books, take action, and have fun! Sign up on the Beanstack app or by stopping by the Sheldon Public Library after August 26th. It is for all ages.
Call 712-552-1047 starting at 8 a.m. on Sept. 3 to claim a spot for the Oct. 12 Trick or Treat event at Oak Grove. Each camper can register themselves and one other camper. Campers will receive Friday and Saturday night of the event free for camping in exchange for enough candy and goodies for 800 […]
Pick up an early literacy packet at the Sheldon Public Library with activities, a craft and tips on getting your child ready to read. It is for kids ages 3- to 6-years-old.
The Sheldon Mobile Food Bank will be in the parking lot at Living Water Community Church Thursday, Sept. 5, located at 610 2nd Ave. in Sheldon. Bring a box to pick up your food from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The economic development organizations in northwest Iowa are teaming up to offer $10,000 in prize money for The BIG Challenge grant competition. The BIG Challenge encourages entrepreneurs to Build, Innovate, and Grow their business in northwest Iowa. The contest gives entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to submit their dreams to start or expand […]
The NWID Partner Meeting will be happening at Western Christian High School in Hull on Friday, September 6th, with the 2nd Annual Golf Outing happening after for those that are interested at Rolling Hills Country Club in Hull The schedule for the NWID Partner Meeting goes as follows: 11:30 a.m. Networking and Lunch 11:55 a.m. […]
Saddle up for the Rick Harmelink Commemorative Trail Ride on Saturday, September 7 at Newton Hills! The ride features six miles of horse trails filled with scenic hills and trees. For over ten years, Rich helped make this fundraiser a success, and now you can ride in his honor. Find out all the details about the […]
The City of Sheldon Water Department will be flushing water mains on Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday, September 12. We will be doing this from 11pm to 7am. There will be discoloration in the water during and after the flushing
Let’s build a forest – trees and animals and more at the Sheldon Public Library Wednesday, Sept. 11th from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. It is for K – 6th graders
Ready for an adventure? Bring your ATV's, side by sides, dirt bikes, or horses and join Hope Haven for their Talsma Benefit Ride at Talsma’s Trail Park on Saturday, September 14. Talsma’s Trail Park is an ATV park located along the Missouri River in Southeast South Dakota. Trails range from easy to extreme, and include […]
There is a Moving Sale at the Sheldon City Park Shelter House Sept. 13th and Sept. 14th. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Items include: John Wayne collectables, antiques, furniture, books, puzzles, a camera, lamps, a record player, old records and XL men's and women's clothing.
Attention all Sheldon residents: The City of Sheldon cleanup week begins on Sept. 16 and runs to Sept. 20. Details will be in your July utility billing, or at sheldoniowa.gov. Please sign up by Sept. 10.
Pick up an early literacy packet at the Sheldon Public Library with activities, a craft and tips on getting your child ready to read. It is for kids 3- to 6-years-old.
Starting Sept. 17th and running every Tuesday at the Sheldon Public Library it is Toddler Time! It is designed for 1- to early 3-year-olds and their caretaker. Everyone will share books, songs, fingerplays, felt boards, whole body movement & more. Siblings are welcome to join us. It starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts for 20 […]
Attention animal and nature lovers ages 2- to 5-years-of-age. The Wild Child Nature Series at Prairie Woods Nature Center is happening on Sept. 18th. The Wild Child Nature Series is a one hour nature-based experience that will get your child exploring, moving, playing and using their senses. An adult is required to join the child, […]
Wednesday, September 18th, it is Domino Club at the Sheldon Public Library. Learn to build chain reaction domino creations. Each meeting, we’ll learn a new skill. It is for all ages, but kids younger than kindergarten need a caregiver with them. The event starts at 2:45 p.m. and runs to 3:45 p.m.
There is a garage sale happening at 318 5th Street in Sibley. It will happen today from 8:00 a.m. to as long as there is business and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon. A free will donation will also be accepted.
Trista Miller, who navigated foster and kinship care as a child and as as an adult, has experience as a kinship caregiver. Both drive her passion for fostering healthy and supportive relationships amoung children, families, caregivers and professionals. Join Seasons Center and Trista Miller on Friday, Sept. 20th, as we discuss trauma-informed care for professionals […]
On September 20, award-winning musician Hannah Hickman will hold masterclasses and a recital at Dordt University. At 3 p.m., she will present on her website and speak about the relationship between color, musicality, and performance. At 7 p.m., she will give an alto and soprano saxophone recital in the BJ Haan Auditorium. Hickman is a […]
If you ordered subs from St. Mary's Catholic Daughters Fall Harvest Sub Sales, today (Sept. 21st) is the day to pick up your order at the Ashton Legion Community Building from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The City of Sheldon will be smoke testing its sewer lines from Monday Sept. 23rd to Friday, Sept. 27th. The City of Sheldon asks everyone to pour water into your drains to ensure that your traps are full prior to the smoke testing. Don’t panic, smoke will be coming out of the sewers (and maybe […]
Fiddler of the Roof will be performed as the fall mainstage production by the Theater Arts Department at Dordt University. Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof may be purchased online here. Under the direction of Laurel Koerner, musical direction by Dr. Ryan Smit, and choreography by Robin Suing, the talented cast and crew of Dordt students […]
Larry's Repair is celebrating 50 years this month! In 1974, a two-stall garage was opened with the hope of providing honest, quality, personal service. The shop has moved, cars and trucks have changed, but Larry's Repair's commitment to honest, quality and personal service remains! Join Larry's Repair as they celebrate 50 years of keeping your […]
The Sioux Falls Community Bloodmobile will be holding their next blood drive on Tuesday September 24th at the Osceola Regional Health Center. Please take some time out of your day […]
Save a Life, Give Blood. Donate blood at the KIWA Radio station in Sheldon Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]
Join Northwest Iowa Community College on Wednesday, September 25th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the Days of Thunder Sioux Hall Ribbon cutting. The ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 25th is is Teen Crafternoon at the Sheldon Public Library, starting at 2:45 p.m. Teens ages 11- to 15-years-old join us as we design our own button pins […]
The Boyden American Legion and Auxiliary invites you to the Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day on Sunday, September 29th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial Park to dedicate the […]
Come to Sheldon Christian School every Monday from September 30th to Novemnber 4th to participate in Fall Music Makers. 3- to 4-year-olds are from 10:45 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. every […]
Tuesday, Oct. 1, come to the Sheldon Public Library and pick up a Story Time To-Go Kit. You can pick up an early literacy packet with activities and a craft, […]
FEMA will be in O’Brien County at the Downtown Hardware Hank store, 816 Third Ave., Sheldon Iowa, Oct. 1-4 from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. FEMA is providing free information about […]
Northwestern College’s theatre department will present “The Perfect Dog” children’s play Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4 and 5. Both performances—at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday—will take […]
Saturday, Oct. 5th it is Pumpkin Day At the Patch from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mini Pumpkins are $3, Medium Pumpkins (pink and warty) are $6 and Large Orange […]
Northwestern College’s theatre department will present “The Perfect Dog” children’s play Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4 and 5. Both performances—at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday—will take […]