The Sibley-Ocheyedan Community School District is offering free summer lunches. Meals are available for students 18-and-under at no cost. Pickup times are from Noon to 12:30 p.m. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the Sibley-Ocheyedan High School. Stop by and pick up your meals to go, courtesy of the […]
Sheldon Celebration Days is quickly approaching and we need YOUR help! Below is a list of different volunteer opportunities for Monday, September 1. If you would be willing to donate an hour or two of your time, we would be extremely grateful. Ticket Booth (selling wristbands for the inflatables on Monday, September 1) […]
Sheldon Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the course of the […]
The Iowa Department of Education, Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services, has finalized its policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program and the Afterschool Care Snack Program. The full rules and regulations […]
STEAM Drop-in is going on at the Sheldon Public Library Monday, July 28th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, July 29th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be 20-plus STEAM toy sets from Iowa PBS Education available for free play. This is for all ages, but children younger than 8-years-old need […]
Sheldon’s Farmer’s Market is now open at the Train Depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from now Thru September 1st!! This farmer's market sells fresh vegetables, canned goods and much more! Sheldon’s Farmers Market at the Train Depot from 4:30 to 6:30 pm every Monday!!
The Sioux Falls Community Bloodmoblie will be at the Osceola Regional Health Center Tuesday, July 29th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and then after lunch the Bloodmoblie will reopen at 1:30 p.m. and run to 4:30 p.m. The Community Blood Bank is the sole supplier of all blood and blood products for Osceola Regional Health […]
The Community Blood Bank will have a Blood Drive at the Osecola Regional Health Center Tuesday, July 29th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Then after lunch it will reopen from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donors can schedule a donation by calling the hospital at 712-754-5358. As a token of appreciation, all donors will […]
Let the Wild Rumpus Storytime Start with middle school art teacher Marci Cabrera Tuesday, July 29th, at 10:15 a.m. at the Sheldon Public Library. Let’s read and play in the expressive, imaginative world of The Wild Things by Maurice Sendack. This event is for ages 1- to 6-years-old and their caregivers.
The 2025 Youth Art Show will run from 7/30/25 to 8/20/25 at the Stadscentrum in Orange City. Open Monday's and Tuesday's from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday's from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Winners will be announced on August 20th, can visit the website to view art at www.orangecityarts.org
Orange City Arts is putting on a production of "High School Musical JR" by the Youth Theater Group on August 1st, at 6:30 p.m. Will premier at the Unity Christian HS Knight Center.
Ringneck Rendevous will be at the Rock Valley Gun Club Saturday, August 2nd. Archery, live animals, outdoor obstacle races, tossing games, water guns, air rifles for ages 11 -and-over, shotgun shooting for ages 11-and-over, LOTS OF PRIZES, and more can be found at this annual event in Rock Valley. Door prizes are sponsored by local […]
The Everly Dance sponsored by Dance 4 Fun, will be held on Saturday August 2nd at the Hap Kettleson Community Center in Everly. The doors are open at 6:15 p.m., the dance is from 7:00 p.m to 10:30 p.m. The band is The Riata Band. Put on your dancing shoes & come join us for […]
Sheldon’s Farmer’s Market is now open at the Train Depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from now Thru September 1st!! This farmer's market sells fresh vegetables, canned goods and much more! Sheldon’s Farmers Market at the Train Depot from 4:30 to 6:30 pm every Monday!!
Monday, August 4th, is Hot Dog Day in Downtown Sheldon from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Various businesses in downtown Sheldon will have hot dogs for you to eat and various businesses will also take part to the Top Dog Contest where you vote for your favorite hot dog.
Join the Prairie Woods Nature Center for Granparents Day Tuesday, August 5th. The Prairie Woods Nature Center will have an open house for grandparents and their grandchildren. The day's theme is unhuggables! There will be activities around the unhuggable animals of Iowa and they will be available at the Prairie Woods Nature Center from 9:00 […]
Wednesday, August 6th, and every Wednesday in the month of August at the Sheldon Public Library is Wacky Wednesday. Every Wednesday in the month of August will have a different theme. Come to the library, match the theme and get a small prize.
The Sheldon Chamber and Development Corperation will have it's 5th-Annual Homecoming Scholarship Golf Tournament Wednesday, August 6th, located at the Sheldon Golf and Country Club. The event will start at about 9:00 a.m.
Join Orange City Arts at Windmill Park in Orange City, for a free concert! Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce is a high-energy, vintage-inspired band led by award-winning vocalist and bassist Kate Voss. Blending Hot Club, Western Swing, Blues, and classic hits from the‘50s and ‘60s, the band delivers a lively, feel-good experience that gets the […]
Ocheyedan Days of Olde will be Thursday, August 7th, Friday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 9th, in Ocheyedan. The schedule of events are pictured below:
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, August 7th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jonng. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Public Library, it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
St. Patrick's School's 26th-Annual 4-Person Best Ball Golf Outing will be Saturday, August 9th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Sheldon Golf Course. Breakfast will be at 8:45 a.m. You must pre-register for this event by August 2nd. You can register by calling 324-3181
Sheldon’s Farmer’s Market is now open at the Train Depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from now Thru September 1st!! This farmer's market sells fresh vegetables, canned goods and much more! Sheldon’s Farmers Market at the Train Depot from 4:30 to 6:30 pm every Monday!!
Board Game Night at the Sheldon Public Library is Monday, August 11th. Come to the library to play a variety of board games from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is for all ages and all are welcome.
Everyone aged 11-and-older are invited to the Prairie Woods Nature Center for a Hunter Education Classroom Course Tuesday, August 12th, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants must stay for the whole class and you must register for the course at www.gooutdooriowa.com. Once you have registered, you will receive and email with the Hunter Safety […]
Little Sioux Valley Conservation Association is putting on a Bison Burger Picnic Fundraiser Event at the Prairie Heritage Center in Peterson, IA. Free will donation. Events start with Conservation Station at 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Prairie Hike from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Food from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13th, and every Wednesday in the month of August at the Sheldon Public Library is Wacky Wednesday. Every Wednesday in the month of August will have a different theme. Come to the library, match the theme and get a small prize.
Join Orange City Arts at Windmill Park in Orange City, for a free concert! Local Musician, Kley DeJong and his band will bring a set filled with familiar hits blending pop, rock, blues, jazz, and funk with some blistering electric guitar.
Attention Iowa farmers and agribusiness pros: A 500,000+‑bushel grain facility, with office/shop, feed building, Grain stroage, building storage, truck scale and full grain handling system — is up for online auction, ending Thursday, August 14th in Coulter, IA. Visit DPAAuctions.com or call Chad Henning at 319‑483‑8907 for info. DPA Auctions. Auctions Made Simple.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, August 14th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jonng. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Public Library, it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
The Sheldon Mobile Food Bank will be at Living Water Community Church Thursday, August 14th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please bring a box to pick up your food.
The 3rd-Annual Rejoice Community Church Golf Tournament at Willow Creek Golf Course will be Sunday, August 17th, with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Check in starts at 11:30 a.m. There is 4-person best ball with the cost of $300 per team. Payment will give the team 18 holes of golf with a cart, plus […]
Sheldon’s Farmer’s Market is now open at the Train Depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from now Thru September 1st!! This farmer's market sells fresh vegetables, canned goods and much more! Sheldon’s Farmers Market at the Train Depot from 4:30 to 6:30 pm every Monday!!
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal will be at Living Water Community Church Monday, August 18th, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend and take home a bag of groceries after the meal.
Come to the Prairie Woods Nature Center Tuesday, August 19th, for Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF). Independent Seniors! Looking for a great place to gather with friends and learn something new? Enjoy coffee, treats, fellowship and a short presentation. The topic will be The Secret Language of Reptiles. Event times are 10:00 a.m., 12:30 […]
Wednesday, August 20th, and every Wednesday in the month of August at the Sheldon Public Library is Wacky Wednesday. Every Wednesday in the month of August will have a different theme. Come to the library, match the theme and get a small prize.
Join Orange City Arts at Central Ave & Windmill Park in Orange City, for Arts on Central! A joint effort of the Chamber, local businesses, and the Arts Council, bringing food, music, and fun for FREE!
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, August 21st, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jongg. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Public Library, it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
Purchase raffle tickets from any Melvin Fire Department member via CASH-CHECK-VENMO for $10.00 a ticket for raffle winnings of: 1st $1,000.00; 2nd $750.00; 3rd $500.00. Need not to be present to win!
Saturday August 23rd, join the Melvin Fire Department at De Graaf County Park in Melvin for their 10th Annual Fireman's Cook-Off & Cash Raffle Drawing! For more details, see their Facebook page.
Sheldon’s Farmer’s Market is now open at the Train Depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 pm from now Thru September 1st!! This farmer's market sells fresh vegetables, canned goods and much more! Sheldon’s Farmers Market at the Train Depot from 4:30 to 6:30 pm every Monday!!
Monday, August 25th, is Adult Coloring Night at the Sheldon Public Library. Enjoy an evening of coloring. Bring your own supplies, or use supplies provided by the Sheldon Public Library. This event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is for kids ages 16-and-over.
Wednesday, August 27th, is the final Wacky Wednesday in th month of August at the Sheldon Public Library . Come to the library, match the theme and get a small prize.
The Wild Child Nature Series will be at the Prairie Woods Nature Center Wednesday, August 27th. Attention animal and nature lovers ages 2- to 5-years-old! 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, […]
Senior Envorinmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) will be at the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, August 28th. Independant Seniors, looking fora great place to gather with friends? Join our O'Brien County Naturalist Lindsey Kleinhesselink each month as there will be a 45-minute presentation to teach about a topic fitting into this year's theme: Creature Feature. There […]
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, August 28th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jonng. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Public Library, it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
The Prairie Woods Nature Center will have a special game for Labor Day weekend from Saturday, August 30th, to Monday, September 1st. The Sioux County Conservation Board will have a self-led Game Cruise at Oak Grove Park. Pick up a game card at the Prairie Woods Nature Center and cruise by vehicle through the park […]
Today is the last day of the 2025 summer season for the Sheldon’s Farmer’s Market at the Train Depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This farmer's market sells fresh vegetables, canned goods and much more! Sheldon’s Farmers Market at the Train Depot from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the […]
September 2 is the deadline to register for the Halloween Hike at Oak Grove Park. Call 712-552-1047 starting at 8:00 a.m. on September 2nd to claim a spot for the Oct. 11th Trick-or-Treat event. Each camper can register themselves and one other camper. Campers will receive Friday and Saturday night free camping in exchange for […]
Join Oak Grove Park and the Prairie Woods Nature Center Saturday morning, September 6th, with the family to learn about the monarch butterfly. This will be a two-part morning. You can join Oak Grove and the Prairie Woods Nature Center for one part, or both. Part 1: The program will start indoors with Monarchs and […]