Events

Sheldon Christian School will be holding their Annual Baked Potato Supper on Monday, January 27th, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the school's gymnasium. Come on out for a warm baked potato with all the delicious toppings, plus a salad, roll, and homemade dessert. A freewill donation will be received.

The Adult Coloring Group will meet at the Sheldon Public Library on Monday, January 27th at 6:30 pm. This for high school and older, join us for coloring & fellowship! Bring your own supplies or use ours!

Avera Medical Group Larchwood and Community Blood Bank will be hosting a community blood drive on Tuesday, January 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to impact patients’ lives in the area. Blood is needed each day in the United States to sustain the lives of […]

In 2020, the O’Brien County Conservation Board is holding a series of programs each month to get you thinking about what is going on above your head! “What’s Up” kicks off on Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 pm with a “Focus on Planets … and Stars.” The STAR LAB portable planetarium will be set up […]

Northwestern College will host the Northwest Iowa Honor Orchestra Festival on Thursday, Jan. 30. The event will begin with rehearsals at 10 a.m. and culminate in a 7 p.m. concert in Christ Chapel that is open to the public. Now in its 20th year, the festival will involve more than 125 student musicians selected through […]

The Sheldon St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus are hosting their Annual Spelling bee to be held at the Wansink Center on the campus of Village Northwest Unlimited on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 9:30 am. Registration forms can be obtained at Sheldon Public, Catholic, or Christian Schools prior to the day of the event.  Pre-registration […]

The Sheldon Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Free Throw Contest on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 12:00 pm. The contest will take place at the Village Northwest Unlimited Gymnasium (in the Wansink Center). Doors will open at 11:00 am for registration and practice shooting.  Boys and girls who are 9-14 by January 1, […]

Primghar Parks & Rec will be having a Kids Carnival on Saturday February 1st from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at the Primghar Community Building. Free entrance and 50 cent tickets. Taco in a bag will begin at 4:30 for a free will donation. Roller skating next door is from 1:30 - 3:30. Get $1 off […]

St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Primghar invites the public th their Turkey Gravy Biscuit Dinner, including salad bar, and dessert. Serving from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 2nd at the Primghar Community Building. A freewill donation will be accepted.

The O’Brien County Conservation Board is pleased to partner with local libraries for another year of the Conservation Series.  The topic for February is a look at “Trials and Triumphs” in our natural world. What happened to birds so great in numbers that they darkened the sky?  Where are the clams that once covered the […]

Community Blood Bank will partner up to save lives at a winter community blood drive event held on Tuesday, February 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. at Village Northwest Unlimited and from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center.  The public will have an opportunity to donate blood to help local […]

The American Reformed Church in Hull will be holding a Dinner & Auction on Wednesday, February 5th. The will be serving a Baked Potato Buffet, ice cream and drinks for free will donation from 5:00 - 7:00 pm with the auction to follow. Proceeds will go towards the building fund.

On Friday, February 7th Perspective Insurance is sponsoring a “Red Out Night” at the Sheldon High School basketball games. There will be free sugar cookies to the first 96 fans to get to the gym and free popcorn for everyone during the game. There will also be a shooting contest at each varsity game for […]

Ashton American Legion Annual Soup & Dessert Supper for Monday Jan. 20th has been postponed till Monday, February 10th

Family Storytime – Monday, February 10th @ 6:30 Join us to share books and activities to get your children ready to read. Designed for 3- to 6-year-olds, the whole family is welcome.

Join the O’Brien County Naturalist for the next event in the “What’s UP” series.  In February, participants will be taking a look at the full moon.  Come to the Prairie Heritage Center on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy a tromp through the snow in the light of the full moon.  It is […]

Northwestern College will host a new conference, titled “Involve,” on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place in the college’s DeWitt Learning Commons and Ramaker Center. During the conference, attendees will focus on how to fully embrace individuals with different intellectual and developmental disabilities. Attendees will learn how […]

The American Red Cross will have a blood drive on Tuesday, February 11th from 2:00-7:00 pm at the Sheldon First Christian Reformed Church at 901 9th Street. To schedule your appointment go to redcrossblood.org or call 712-540-1654.  Walk-ins are welcome!

MakerSpace: Pipe Cleaner People – Wednesday, February 12th, 2:45 – 3:45  pm Build yourself a family. Or a team of ninjas. Or a zoo. Time to tinker and build for kids in kindergarten - 8th grade.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the O’Brien County Conservation Board is holding a family friendly presentation entitled “We LOVE Animals.”  Bring your family to the Prairie Heritage Center to enjoy fascinating facts about animal pairs.  “We LOVE Animals” will be held on Thursday, February 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the […]

On Friday, February 14, nine downtown retailers in Sheldon will be participating in a Chocolate Walk. Simply stop in the stores for a chocolate (or red hot) Valentine treat! All participating business will also be running an in-store special. You won’t want to miss out on the delicious delights and sweet deals!   Participating Businesses: […]

Join us for a romantic evening with your special someone to enjoy a night of wonderful food, service, and music by Tonic Sol-fa. Tonic Sol-fa is a ground-breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, in constant development since their formation two decades ago. TSF stands as one of the leading forces in the world of vocal […]

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and Camp Autumn are hosting an Ice Fishing Tournament & Fundraiser at Camp Autumn near Sutherland on Saturday, February 15, 2020. This event is a free will donation event and is open to the public, though registration is encouraged. Visit https://bit.ly/3afBKU0 to learn more. This event is a release tournament, […]

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, February 17th at 6:00 pm. This is open to all ages, families and individuals in an atmosphere of love and acceptance.

Join us as we are led in discussion by one of our fellow Book Club members during the Monthly Book Club Meeting, taking place on Monday, February 17th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. Our January Book Club pick is Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. […]

For more information, contact Emily at 712-472-2217.

Drop in and play with Legos at the Sheldon Public Library! Saturday, February 22nd from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm children can stop in at the library and get creative with Legos. Everyone is welcome, children under 8 MUST have a caregiver present.

Sheldon Police Department, SCAT, Fire Department and EMA will compete to see which department can recruit the most blood donors for the community’s blood supply during the 13th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges”. This fun and friendly competition between the departments will be held on Monday, February 24 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm and […]

Experience the white stuff of winter from different points of view!  Enjoy a family outing on Monday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Mill Creek Park, near Paullina. “SNOW Fun”  is part of the “Immerse in Nature” series which encourages children, families and adults to spend more time outdoors in 2020. Meet near the lodge […]

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host an Open House to present new preliminary floodplain maps to Lyon County citizens. The Open House will be held on Tuesday, February 25th, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Lyon County Courthouse Conference Room located at 206 S. […]

The American Red Cross will be holding an Empower our Youth blood drive on Wednesday, February 26th from 2:00-7:00 pm at the Sanborn Christian School Gym, located at 402 W 2nd Street. To schedule your appointment go to redcrossblood.org or call 712-348-2484.  Walk-ins are welcome!

Bethel Reformed Mission Committee Soup and Pie Supper, rural Little Rock, IA ( 8 miles north of George, IA ) Wednesday, February, 26th, 2020, 5:00 to 7:00 pm Serving, broccoli-cheese, chicken wild rice,  chilli soups Buttered French bread w/ cheese, milk ,water, coffee.

Drop in and play with Legos at the Sheldon Public Library! Saturday, February 29th from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm children can stop in at the library and get creative with Legos. Everyone is welcome, children under 8 MUST have a caregiver present.

Celebrate LEAP day with a little silly fun from the natural world.  Enjoy this family friendly program provided by the O’Brien County Conservation Board.  Come to the Prairie Heritage Center on Saturday, February 29 at 2:00 p.m. for a “Who Hops?!?!” interactive presentation.  Find out who hops, leaps, and jumps.  You can even measure how […]