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 […]
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.
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 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 monument for those killed in action. We will be honoring four families, two of which will be present. Please join us and help honor these […]
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, with tips on getting your child ready to read. These kits are for kids ages 3- to 6-years-old.
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 how to make your home stronger and safer – whether it was damaged by this summer’s severe storms or not. FEMA has provided $66.8 million […]
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 Pumkins are $12. There will also by a hayride to the patch. Brought to you by Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon and the Sheldon […]
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 place in the DeWitt Theatre Art Center’s Allen Black Box Theatre. Based on the book by John O’Hurley, “The Perfect Dog” tells the story of […]
Join the Sheldon Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 8th, for Fire Station Story Time. Join us for a story and a craft, before we head to the fire station for a visit with the firefighters, trucks, and a Fire Pup! This event starts at 1:30 p.m. and it is for children and their caregivers.
Wednesday, Oct. 9th, it is MakerSpace: Haunted House at the Sheldon Public Library. Build yourself a creepy house! It is designed for K – through 6th-graders. The event starts at 2:45 p.m. and runs to 3:45 p.m.
Lewis Family Drug in Sheldon is here is keep you healthy! Offering a Vaccination Day Wednesday, Oct. 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open to the public. Prepare for the flu season, COVID updates and RSV. Bring your insurance cards as most are covered at no charge. Let Lewis Drug help keep […]
Happening now through October 31st, the2024-25 Iowa Watercolor Society Traveling Member Showwill be on display at the main level of the Northwestern College DeWitt Library in Orange City. This exhibit is open to the public and free to attend, offering a splendid array of watercolor artworks from talented artists across Iowa. Come to Northwestern College […]
Join the Sheldon Fire Department Thursday, Oct. 10th for a burger feed running from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The burgers are provided by the O'Brien County Cattlemen. Free will donations are welcome, no tickets are required.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 15th, and pick up a Story Time To-Go Kit. You can pick up an early literacy packet with activities and a craft, with tips on getting your child ready to read. The kits are designed for kids 3- to 6-years-old.
Seniors, looking for a place to gather with friends? Enjoy coffee, treats, fellowship and a short presentation at Prairie Woods Nature Center at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The topic is Squirrels and Friends.
Tuesday, Oct. 15th, it is Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library. IT is designed for 1—to early 3-year-olds and their caretaker. We share books, songs, fingerplays, felt boards, whole-body movement, and more. Siblings are also welcome. The session starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts 20 – 30 minutes, followed by playtime.
Women that are mothers, please join the "Mom to Mom" Bible study that happens every first and third Wednesday of each month between October and May at Faith Community Church in Sheldon. Free child care is provided and the Bible study runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Help North Star Community Credit Union celebrate International Credit Union Day Friday, Oct. 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join them for refreshments, door prizes and a chance to learn more about credit unions.
Scaritage Park in Primghar presents "Holiday Horrors" Friday, October 18th and Saturday, Oct. 19th. as well as Friday, Oct. 25th. All three events start at 7:30 p.m. and run to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Tickets are being sold at the Primghar County Club Basement where you will wait for your ride to […]
Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, it is Fall Crafts Day at the Sheldon Public Library. Join us to make seasonal and holiday crafts for K – 5th graders, starting at 2:45 p.m. Please register by calling, messaging, or stopping into the Sheldon Public Library.
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 […]
Defender Days at Dordt University begins with the 4th Avenue Jazz Concert at 3:10 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium on Friday, October 25th. The concert features Dordt’s 4th Avenue Singers and the 4th Avenue Band performing a mix of jazz favorites, including a jazzy rendition of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” along with […]
Experience the serene beauty of a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Kuniko Yamamoto on October 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Kweken Co., downtown Orange City, IA. This special event will not only showcase the meticulous art of preparing and serving green tea, but will also include captivating storytelling and traditional Japanese koto music. Each attendee […]
Defender Days at Dordt University in Sioux Center continues with the Dordt Fall Music Festival at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25th, at the BJ Haan Auditorium The Fall Music Festival opens with instrumental ensembles at 7:00 p.m. The Dordt Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, and Campus-Community Band will perform a rich selection of traditional and contemporary […]
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 […]
Happening Sunday, Oct. 27th, Gehlen Catholic schools invites you to a turkey dinner, presented by the Gehlen Catholic Fine Arts Boosters. This dinner benefits all Gehlen Catholic preschool - through 8th grade students as well as high school students in art, band, choir drama and speech. The dinner starts at 4 p.m. and goes to […]
Join Sheldon Christian School every Monday between Monday, Sept. 30th and Monday, November 4th for Fall Music Makers. 3- to 4-year-olds are from 10:45 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 4 -to 5-year-olds are from 11:30 a.m. t0 12:10 p.m. The cost is $30.
Sanford Sheldon is offering flu vaccinations Tuesday, Oct. 29th and Wednesday, Oct. 30th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Safely boost yoou body's ability of keep you healthy. Regular vaccinations protect you - and those around you - from getting sick. Every dose makes a difference, so get your flu vaccine at Sanford […]
Tuesday, Oct. 29th, it is Toddler Time at the Sheldon Public Library. It is designed for 1—to early 3-year-olds and their caretaker. We share books, songs, fingerplays, felt boards, whole-body movement, and more. Siblings are also welcome to join us. The session starts at 10:30 a.m. and lasts 20 – 30 minutes, followed by playtime.
Off, Off Broadway will present Beehive - The 60's Musical. It will be performed Thursday, Oct. 31st through Sunday, Nov. 3rd, at the Ashton Community Center. Dinner will be served nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with curtain time each evening at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, please call 712-461-0767. Be sure to visit the […]
Attention Kids! Come to downtown Sheldon Thursday, Oct. 31st, for Trick-or-Treating! Most of the downtown businesses will be handing out candy for various trick-or-treaters, starting at 4:30 p.m. and running to 5:30 p.m. City-wide Trick-or-Treating starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 7 p.m. Sanford Sheldon Hospital Trick-or-Treating starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs to […]
Fiddler of the Roof will be performed as the fall mainstage production by the Theatre 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 […]
There will be a Lord's Day Celebration at Archer Community Church Saturday, Nov. 2nd. The worship service begins at 10:00 a.m. with a lunch following from 11:00 a.m. t0 1:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken and take out meals will also be available. Everyone is welcome. There will also be a Bake […]
The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at St. Andrew Church in Sibley Saturday, Nov. 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. and led by St. Andrew's CDA. All are welcome. We will be praying for our county and the integrity of the upcoming election on Nov. 5th, as well as the outcome of the election.