Okoboji Summer Theatre opens its 68th season with "Ring of Fire – The Music of Johnny Cash," running June 23rd through 28th. The musical revue celebrates the life and music of Johnny Cash through many of his greatest hits, including “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Ring of Fire.” Curtain times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 4:30 p.m. and a Sunday performance at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26 and may be reserved through the box office at 712‑332‑7773 or online at Eventbrite. The production is sponsored by Anna and Josh Harris and […]
The Boyden Bash starts Thursday, June 25th, and runs until Sunday, June 28th, with four days of food, activities, and community fun. Thursday features bike decorating at the Boyden Public Library at 3 p.m., followed by an evening of trivia at 7 p.m. at the Demco Community Center. Friday includes the Boyden Golf Event at Otter Valley Country Club, with lunch at 11:30 and golf beginning at 1 p.m. The Boyden Fire and Ambulance crew will serve a freewill‑donation burger meal from 5 to 7 p.m., and the Happy Endings Band will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight at Rok's Bar […]
Northwestern College will host a theatre camp for students entering 9th through 12th grades from June 28th to July 2nd in Orange City, offering hands‑on training in acting and stagecraft. The camp is led by the college’s theatre faculty and supported by current theatre students who serve as mentors. Participants will use the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center, including its theatres, costume and scene shops, as well as makeup and dressing rooms. Daily activities include warmups, skill workshops, script work, improvisation and evening community time. The $375 fee covers instruction, room and board, with a $25 discount for returning campers or local […]
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George will host Bless My Ride on Sunday, June 28th, at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Kolton Roos with music by Paston Ken Eberline. Members of the CMA will be present to bless motorcycles, classic cars, side‑by‑sides, or any vehicle brought to the event. A meal will be served following the service.
The Sheldon Public Library invites all ages to enjoy its "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading Program from June 1st through July 18th. Daily passive activities inside the library include a themed coloring poster, city‑wide bingo, a Change the Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head activity, Chalk Our Walk, a summer‑long book‑guessing jar and a bean‑in‑the‑jar reading tracker. These activities are available anytime the library is open and are designed for readers of all ages. Sheldon Public Library Open Hours: Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
The Farmers Market at the Sheldon Train Depot opens Monday, June 1st. The market runs every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through September 7th at the depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue. Shoppers can find fresh vegetables, homemade goodies and more each week.
The Okoboji Summer Theatre will present "Murder on the Links" June 30th through July 5th, a comedic mystery based on Agatha Christie’s classic novel. In this lively adaptation by Steven Dietz, Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of his newest client on a private golf course, with a cast of six actors portraying a wide range of characters as the twists unfold. Directed by Chad Fess in his OST directorial debut, the production features Okoboji favorite Rob Doyen alongside Conservatory students. Curtain times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 4:30 p.m. and a Sunday performance at […]
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
LifeServe Blood Center will host a Sioux Center community blood drive on Thursday, July 2nd, from 1 to 6 p.m. at 251 N. Main Avenue in Sioux Center. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
Sheldon High School Summer Theatre will present Dorothy Meets Alice, a children's show, on July 2nd and 3rd at 7 p.m., with an additional performance on July 4th at 2 p.m. Sponsors include Schwarz Sanitary Service, Steve and Diana DeKok, and Jonathan Loveall. The performance is part of the school's 54th season, sponsored by DK Plastics and GPS Dairy Consulting.
The Sheldon Avenue of Flags will be displayed in honor of Independence Day. Flags will be put out on Friday, July 3rd at 7 a.m., with retirement scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th. Volunteers are invited to help with setup on the east side of City Park. All times are weather‑dependent. Updates will be shared on our website and through the Avenue of Flags Facebook page.
Sheldon High School Summer Theatre will present Dorothy Meets Alice, a children's show, on July 2nd and 3rd at 7 p.m., with an additional performance on July 4th at 2 p.m. Sponsors include Schwarz Sanitary Service, Steve and Diana DeKok, and Jonathan Loveall. The performance is part of the school's 54th season, sponsored by DK Plastics and GPS Dairy Consulting.
The Sheldon Public Library invites all ages to enjoy its "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading Program from June 1st through July 18th. Daily passive activities inside the library include a themed coloring poster, city‑wide bingo, a Change the Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head activity, Chalk Our Walk, a summer‑long book‑guessing jar and a bean‑in‑the‑jar reading tracker. These activities are available anytime the library is open and are designed for readers of all ages. Sheldon Public Library Open Hours: Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
The Farmers Market at the Sheldon Train Depot opens Monday, June 1st. The market runs every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through September 7th at the depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue. Shoppers can find fresh vegetables, homemade goodies and more each week.
Okoboji Summer Theatre will present "Sister Act" July 7th through 12th at the theatre in Okoboji. Based on the hit 1992 film, the show follows Dolores, a talented lounge singer placed in witness protection at the Queen of Angels Convent, where her unexpected arrival transforms a struggling choir. Featuring music by Alan Menken, the production is directed by Bernard Monroe with musical direction by Tom Andes, and stars Jesse Graham Galas as Mother Superior and Angelina Nazario as Dolores. Curtain times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 4:30 p.m. and a Sunday performance at 6 […]
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
The Sheldon Public Library will offer "Pixel Plants" on Wednesday, July 8th, at 1 p.m. Participants will create pixel‑style plants using perler beads. This program is for ages 11-16.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Rock Valley will host "Thunder in the Valley" July 9th, 10th, and 11th, featuring three days of Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulling at the Rock Valley pull grounds. The event includes 32 classes across two sleds, with start times of 7 p.m. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12, with kids 5 and under admitted free. General admission is available at the gate by cash or credit card, and reserved camping is offered. Coolers are not permitted. More details are available at rockvalleypull.com.
Sheldon High School Summer Theatre will present Mean Girls Jr. on July 9th, 10th, and 11th at 7 p.m. Sponsors include Woods Fuller, Citizens State Bank, and KIWA Radio. The performance is part of the school's 54th season, sponsored by DK Plastics and GPS Dairy Consulting.
Hawkeye Point will host a community celebration on Saturday, July 11th, featuring the official dedication of the "Tallest Ear of Corn" in Iowa. The public is invited to visit Hawkeye Point Park throughout the day, with a pancake and sausage meal served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a free concert by The Klassen Family beginning at 11 a.m. The dedication program will follow the concert, recognizing project supporters and unveiling the new silo mural painted by Troy Freeman. Visitors are encouraged to explore the updated pathways, lighting, signage, landscaping, and other recent improvements across the park, including the agricultural […]
The Ashton Whiskey Vault will host the 2nd Annual "Whiskey Run" Freedom‑Style Poker Run on Saturday, July 11th. Registration is $20 per bike, with sign‑in and odometer check between 11 a.m. and noon. Riders earn their first two poker cards after the first 50 miles, with one additional card awarded for every 50 miles after that. Sign‑out and final odometer check will take place from 5 to 5:30 p.m. to determine each rider's "poker hand." A 50/50 payout will follow the run, along with food, drinks, and karaoke.
The Sheldon Public Library invites all ages to enjoy its "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading Program from June 1st through July 18th. Daily passive activities inside the library include a themed coloring poster, city‑wide bingo, a Change the Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head activity, Chalk Our Walk, a summer‑long book‑guessing jar and a bean‑in‑the‑jar reading tracker. These activities are available anytime the library is open and are designed for readers of all ages. Sheldon Public Library Open Hours: Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
The Sheldon Public Library will host "Teen Read and Feed" on Monday, July 13th, at 3 p.m. Teens ages 11-16 can bring a favorite book, or choose one at the library, enjoy a snack, and spend an hour reading together.
Okoboji Summer Theatre will present "The Cottage" July 14th through 19th -- a sharp, witty comedy that mixes romance, secrets, and just enough chaos to keep everyone guessing. Set in the English countryside, the story follows Sylvia and Beau during their annual rendezvous, a meeting that goes sideways fast when both of their spouses show up at the cottage. What follows is a playful tangle of mistaken motives, shifting loyalties, and big laughs as the truth slowly and hilariously unravels. Directed by Rob McKercher, the production features Stephens College Conservatory students alongside returning OST guest artists Mollie Craven and Sean Birkett. […]
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
LifeServe Blood Center will host a DEMCO blood drive on Tuesday, July 14th, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4010 320th Street near Boyden. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
Naturalist Kylie Holdorf will present Plants Fight Back by Lisa J. Amstutz on Wednesday, July 15th, at 1 p.m. at the Sheldon Public Library. Ages 6-11 will learn how plants protect themselves against predators using real examples found in nature.
Northwest Iowa Community College will host "Ready, Set, Go," a free overnight summer experience for high school students, on Thursday and Friday, July 16th and 17th, on the NCC campus in Sheldon. The two‑day event helps students explore college majors, career possibilities and transfer pathways while experiencing life in the residence halls and connecting with other students from across the region. Thursday, July 16th 4:30 p.m. Check‑In and welcome Interactive breakout sessions Parent and student panel discussion Supper with families Residence hall experience Cookout, lawn games, and evening activities Friday, July 17th Light breakfast in the LLRC Meet NCC faculty, coaches, […]
LifeServe Blood Center will return to Sioux Center for a second July blood drive on Thursday, July 16th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 251 N. Main Avenue in Sioux Center. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sandy Hollow will welcome vocalist Kassidy Van Der Brink on Saturday, July 18th, from 6 to 8 p.m. Her performance spans country, pop, jazz, Christian, and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating at the open shade shelter. Rain date is July 25th.
The Sheldon Public Library invites all ages to enjoy its "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading Program from June 1st through July 18th. Daily passive activities inside the library include a themed coloring poster, city‑wide bingo, a Change the Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head activity, Chalk Our Walk, a summer‑long book‑guessing jar and a bean‑in‑the‑jar reading tracker. These activities are available anytime the library is open and are designed for readers of all ages. Sheldon Public Library Open Hours: Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: Closed
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
The Farmers Market at the Sheldon Train Depot opens Monday, June 1st. The market runs every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through September 7th at the depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue. Shoppers can find fresh vegetables, homemade goodies and more each week.
Okoboji Summer Theatre will present "Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive Musical" July 21st through 26th -- a high‑energy tribute packed with more than 30 throwback hits from the decade's biggest female vocalists. Following the much‑loved 60s musical, this rousing sequel brings nonstop 70s favorites from Linda Ronstadt, Heart, Gloria Gaynor, and more. As returning director Susie Dycus shares, the show will “transport you back to the 1970s -- a time of Polaroid cameras, shag carpet, bean bag chairs, platform shoes and macramé." Curtain times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a Saturday matinee at 4:30 p.m. and […]
Prairie Woods Nature Center will host SELF sessions on Tuesday, July 21st, at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Independent seniors are invited for coffee, treats, fellowship and a short program. July’s topic is Planting a Pollinator Garden.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
LifeServe Blood Center will host a Hull community blood drive on Tuesday, July 21st, from 1 to 6 p.m. at 1408 Main Street in Hull. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
LifeServe Blood Center will hold another Orange City blood drive on Thursday, July 23rd, from 9:05 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 407 Albany Avenue SE. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
The Sheldon Public Library will hold its next S.E.L.F. session on Thursday, July 23rd, at 10 a.m. Seniors are invited to join O’Brien County Naturalist Kylie Holdorf to learn about turtles, followed by conversation and treats.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
The Farmers Market at the Sheldon Train Depot opens Monday, June 1st. The market runs every Monday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through September 7th at the depot, 1200 S. 2nd Avenue. Shoppers can find fresh vegetables, homemade goodies and more each week.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
Sibley Ocheyedan CSD offers free summer meal pickup every Monday and Wednesday for students 18 and under. Meals are available at no cost from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. Pickup locations include the Ocheyedan Town Hall and the north side of the high school. Families are encouraged to stop by and pick up meals to go.
LifeServe Blood Center will host a Service Trucks International blood drive on Thursday, July 30th, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 877 1st Avenue NW in Sioux Center. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a Trans Ova Genetics blood drive on Thursday, July 30th, from noon to 3 p.m. at 3483 US‑75 Avenue in Hull. Donors may schedule an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.
Sheldon Community Schools will offer a free Summer Lunch Program from June 1st through August 14th at East Elementary. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and families are asked to use the north door when arriving. Children 18 and under eat free, and busing is available at in‑town bus stops. Parents are welcome to attend as well. No meals will be served on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. For more information, contact Sheldon Community School District at 712‑324‑2501.
The Ashton Whiskey Vault will host "Bags and a Band" on Saturday, August 1st, featuring a cornhole tournament and a street dance. Cornhole sign‑up begins at 11 a.m., with the tournament starting at noon. Live music begins at 8 p.m. with the Southern Edge Band. Advance tickets are $15 or $20 at the door. Cold and smooth 16‑ounce tallboy cans of Busch Light will be available for $5.
The annual Ringneck Rendezvous will be held Saturday, August 1st, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Rock Valley Gun Club. Activities include archery, live animals, obstacle races, tossing games, water guns, air rifles, and shotgun and rifle shooting for ages 11 and up. The event is open to ages 5-17, with a $10 registration fee for all youth and adults attending. Pizza is included. The first 400 kids will be accepted. Preregistration (closing July 26th) guarantees merchandise and door‑prize eligibility. Walk‑ins are accepted until the event fills. Registration closes at 4:45 p.m. Weather updates will be on Facebook.
