Sheldon schools are serving free lunch meals starting June 3 and running to August 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the East Elementary Caeteria in Sheldon. These meals are available for children and teen 18 and under. For kids that need a ride, the bus schedule each day is below: 11:00 a.m. Pine […]
The Okoboji Summer Theatre presents Barefoot In The Park that runs July 30 August 4. Barefoot In The Park is a hilarious Neil Simon comedy that explores the relationship of newlywed's as everything that goes wrong does as they navigate a new apartment. This is one you are not going to want to miss. Tickets available on […]
Come Walk the Lake at Lake Pahoja near Inwood. This come and go event is open to all from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.. This time we will make an afterbite roller. Make sure to register if you would like to take home an afterbite roller.
Kid’s turn. This beginner class sponsored by Lyon County Conservation will be led by Brandi Phillips from EMBE Yoga. Special animal guests. Bring a mat/towel if you have one. Some will be on hand.
Let’s Make Ice Cream - Wednesday, July 31 @ 11:00 a.m. Come make homemade ice cream and learn about all things dairy with Siouxland Ag in the Classroom. For 5-11 year-olds
August 3- Ringneck Rendezvous Rock Valley Sports Complex 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm Archery, live animals, outdoor obstacle races, tossing games, water guns, bb guns, trapping, dog training, LOTS OF PRIZES and more can be found at this annual event in Rock Valley. We are welcoming a live raptor demonstration, “Regalia International Birds of Prey” from […]
The Everly dance sponsored by Dance 4 Fun, will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at the Hap Kettleson Community Center in Everly, Iowa. The doors are open at 6:15 p.m., the dance is from 7:00pm -10:30 pm. The band is The Senders. Put on your dancing shoes & come join us for a fun […]
On Monday, August 5th, Sheldon Community Schools will have its groudbreaking on the Sheldon High School Renovation and Addition. The event starts at 11 a.m. and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome and no RSVP is required.
The Osceola Regional Health Center Foundation Open is Monday, August 5th, at the golf course in Sibley. It is an 18-hole best ball tournament with special games throughout. The tournament begins with a lunch at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the event. […]
The Okoboji Summer Theatre presents The Music Man which runs August 6 - 11. The Music Man is an Iowa-based Musical Theater classic which we have not done in 20 years. What happens when a con man comes to River City, Iowa and convinces the town he can organize a boys band, when in reality he plans on skipping […]
There is a garage sale running from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at 1511 East 3rd Street in Sheldon. Items include kitchen stufgf, iPhones and many more!
Golf Outing - Saturday, August 10 @ 9:30am at the Sheldon Golf Course. 18-Hole Best Ball, 4-person teams, with a shotgun start. The continental breakfast starts at 8:45. Register by July 26 by calling 712 324-3181.
Aug 10-Gourd Painting Prairie Woods Nature Center 9am-4pm This class is open to all skill levels. You will learn how to create works of art with gourds while enjoying the view from the Prairie Woods Nature Center in Oak Grove Park. Instructor Dave Oppegard will provide all instructions and supplies needed, including easy-to-use templates to […]
Larry's Repair in Sheldon in celebrating 50 years on Monday, Sept. 23. All customers are welcome to join Larry's Repiar for an open house meail and door prizes from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to thank everyone for supporting their business.
*Sam’s Barber shop, is celebrating his 60th Anniversary, Wednesday, August 12th from 5pm-7pm. The theme is winning for 60, stop by and enjoy a tailgate party, while attending hot dog days, they will also be providing cupcakes as an additional treat.
August 13- Hunter Education Classroom Course Prairie Woods Nature Center 9 am- 7 pm All ages 11 and over are invited to join us for this course. Participants must attend full length of class. Must register for course online at www.gooutdoorsiowa.com. Once you have registered you will receive an email with the Hunter Safety […]
Come join the Christian Retirement home on Tuesday August 13th! They will be having their 3rd ice cream social of the summer at 7pm and it will be featuring the Ebel family. Plan on attending this event…. please bring your own lawn chairs, and enter through the main entrance.
A church garage sale is happening today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1200 4th Ave. in Worthington, MN. It will be open agian tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday is half price day and a full bag for only $5.
August 15-Book Discussion “The Seed Keeper” by Diane Wilson Prairie Woods Nature Center 6-7pm On a winter's day many years later, Rosalie returns to her childhood home. A widow and mother, she has spent the previous two decades on her white husband's farm, finding solace in her garden even as the farm is threatened first […]
There is a church garage sale happening today at 1200 4th Ave. in Worthington, MN, at First Lutheran Church. It runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then again tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tomorrow's prices being half off and a full bag for only $5.
Tickets are on sale now for the 24th Annual Sportmans' Banquet scheduled for August 17th and the Crossroads Pavilion in Sheldon. Tours open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner begining at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be a BBQ dinner with prizes and displays. Adult tickets are $20, children 14 and under are $15. Hurry and […]
There is a church garage sale happening today at 1200 4th Ave. in Worthington, MN, at First Lutheran Church. Everything is half off and a full bag is only $5.
Come to Grandville Sunday, Aug. 18 for the 39th Annual Granville Car Show. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. The entry fee is $20, rain or shine. Awards will begin at 3:30 p.m.
There is a garage sale happening today from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Highway 18 just Southwest of Boyden. You can find wonderful deals on tools, home decor, DVDs and a utility trailer. The garage sale also has deals on clothes for kids, babies and adults. There are also jars of fresh local honey […]
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal is Monday, August 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with a food giveaway to attendees after meal at Living Water Community Church. All are welcome.
Celebrate the Sheldon Public Library's early literacy program Monday, August 19, with stories and activities starting at 6:30 p.m. It is for everyone, whether you are in the 1,000 Books program or not. We will celebrate our graduates with treats at the end. It is for families with children 2 – to 6-years old.
Monday, August 19th, it is Evening Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan.
August 20- Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) Prairie Woods Nature Center 10:00, 12:30 and 2:30pm Independent Seniors! Looking for a great place to gather with friends? Enjoy coffee, treats, fellowship and a short presentation. Topic: Grasses
August 21 Wild Child Nature Series Prairie Woods Nature Center Choose from 10am or 1pm Attention animal and nature lovers ages 2 through 5! Our 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 child(ren). No […]
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? […]
The Little Rock Corn Show is happening Saturday, Aug. 24. Events include the following: Pedal Pull at the Presbeterian Church at 10:30 a.m. Pork Dinner at T and C at City Park in Little Rock starting at 11:00 a.m. and running to 1 p.m. Vendor Fair and Crop viewing goes from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
Northwest Iowa Community College will be having their 2nd Annual Shoot for Success Fundraiser, Saturday, August 24th, 2024. You can register online at www.nwicc.edu/ss-reg/ or via email to mgranstra@nwicc.edu. Registration is $75 each and includes ammo, target, lunch and giveways. All proceeds support scholarship opportunities for sports shooting athletes at NCC!
The Melvin Fire Department will be having its 9th-annual cook-off at De Graaf County Park in Melvin on Aug. 24th. It is open to all cookers with a $25 per Meat Category Entry Fee | $10 Appetizer/Dessert Entry Fee ** Please register at the Firemen’s tent from 8am-10am! ** Cook- Off Categories Include: Pork | […]
Come to the Ashton Fire Department Saturday, Aug. 24th for a fun afternoon of water fights and delicious food! It is all located at the Ashton West Park. The delicious food will be served from 10 a.m, to 7 p.m. during the softball tournament. Kids water fights will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. […]
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 […]
August 28-Dutch Oven Class at Sandy Hollow Rec. Area 6-8:30pm This is an intro to Dutch Oven class that includes preparing dishes and as a reward, eating them! Cost is $15 a person, class size is limited. Cosponsored by Sioux Center Library. Please look for sign up on their website at siouxcenterlibrary.org.
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.
Kicking off Celebration Days in Sheldon is the Johnny Holm Band. They will perform Friday, Aug. 30th, inside the Crossroads Pavilion Event Center at 301 34th Ave. in Sheldon. Doors and the Bar will open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee that you can pay […]
Join the Praire Woods Nature Center Saturday, Sept. 2nd with the family to learn about monarch migration to Mexico. This is a two-part event. Part 1 is an indoor Monarch program for all ages. Part 2 is hiking, netting and tagging monarchs at Oak Grove Park. Nets will be provided, but Part 2 will be […]