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) […]
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 […]
The economic development organizations in northwest Iowaare teamming up to offer $10,000 in prize money for The BIG Challenge grant competition. The BIG Challenge encourages entreprenuers to Build, Innovate and Grow their business in northwest Iowa. The contest gives entreprenuers and small business owners the opportunity to submit their dreams to start, or expand a […]
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 […]
Sheldon Celebration Days is soon upon us. Save August 30th through September 1st for a fun – exciting weekend. Events include Yoga Sculpt + Flow with CKS, 2 Sheldon Hall of Fame inductee's,Car cruise and burn out contest, Celebration Days Parade, a glow Walk, Fly in Pancake Breakfast, Aircraft display, Arts and Crafts in the […]
The Trails Committee will be having a GlowWalk on August 31st from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the trail by the Pavillion. This is a fun freewill offering event for the family to start the Celebration Days off! Plan on attending.
There will be a storage locker sale just north of Neal Chase Lumber in Sheldon. It is called Sheldon Crossing Storage and it is the middle of the four buildings you will see. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Monday. There will be various items for sale that include kitchen chairs […]
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 […]
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Tuesday, September 2nd, and pick up a Story Time To-Go Kit. Pick up an early literacy packet of activities and a craft with tips on getting your child ready to read. These packets for for kids ages 3- to 5-years-old.
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 […]
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, September 4th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jongg. The event begins at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
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 […]
Hull's Tombstone Tour 2025 will be September 6th, at 3:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. The presentation will be given in the fellowship hall of the church, with a self-guided walk in the cemetery after the event. Donations of $10 will benefit the Hull Historical Society. Questions? Contact Chuck Brunsting at 712-441-4045.
Bible League International will host their Fall Conference at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Center. A dinner will be held on on Monday, Sept. 8th, at 6:00 p.m. The Fall Conference will be Tuesday, Sept. 9th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Jason Van Ruler, a therapist and author […]
Board Game Night at the Sheldon Public Library will be Monday, September 8th. Come to the library and play a variety of board games from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event is for all ages.
The deadline to sign up for Sheldon Cleanup Week is Tuesday, September 9th. To sign up for Sheldon Cleanup Week, contact City Manager Sam Kooikerat 712-324-4651
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, September 11th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jongg. This event starts at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
The Sheldon Mobile Food Bank will be at Living Water Community Church Thursday, September 11th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please bring a box to take home your food.
Happening Saturday, September 13th, it is Dutch Oven Gathering at the Prairie Woods Nature Center. Calling all Dutch Oven Cookers! The Prairie Woods Nature Center will be hosting a gathering for Dutch Oven Cooking. Dishes will include the following: breads, appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Dishes will be judged with first place awarded in each […]
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal will be at Living Water Community Church Monday, September 15th, 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.
Evening Book Club Night at the Sheldon Public Library will be Monday night, September 15th. Bring whatever books you are currently reading for a short discussion. This event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is for ages 16-and-over.
Come to the Prairie Woods Nature Center Tuesday, September 16th, for Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF). 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 Amphibians. Event times are 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. […]
Come to the Prairie Woods Nature Center Wednesday, September 17th, for the Wild Child Nature Series. 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 usinig their senses. An adult is required to join the child, […]
Wednesday Game Day at the Sheldon Public Library will be Wednesday, September 17th, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Play games with your friends after school! Try out our new Nex Playground gaming system, or one of our many board games. This event is for K – through 6th-graders.
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, September 18th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jongg. This event starts at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
Adult Coloring Night at the Sheldon Public Library will be Monday, September 22nd. Enjoy an evening of coloring. Bring your own supplies or use ones provided by the Sheldon Public Library. This event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is for ages 16-and-over.
Teen Crafternoon at the Sheldon Public Library will be Wednesday, September 24th. Teens are invited to get crafty. Join us for an hour of crafts, snacks, and fun! This event starts at 2:45 p.m. and runs to 3:45 p.m. and is for 6th – through 10th-graders.
O'Brien County Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF) at the Sheldon Public Library will be Thursday, September 25th. Independent seniors, join our O'Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf as each month, there will be a 45-minute presentation to teach about a topic fitting into this year's theme: Creature Feature. There will be coffee and treats for […]
A free training summit aimed at professionals in caregiving and support roles will be held to shine a light on the emotional and psychological challenges that often go unspoken in the helping professions. Hosted by Seasons Center for Behavioral Health and led by Stephanne Thornton, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor, […]
Come to the Sheldon Public Library Thursday, September 25th, and learn about the Chinese tile game Mah-Jongg. This event starts at 1:30 p.m., it is for all ages and beginners are welcome.
Come to Sandy Hollow Saturday, Oct. 4th, for Trick-or-Treating. Join Sandy Hollow for a fun evening of Trick-or-Treating. Ages 12-and-under are invited to trick-or-treat in costume. The campground will be full of campers with friendly faces at each campsite and, of course, candy and goodies too! If you would like to be a camper, it […]