A Sutherland community blood drive will be held Monday, September 14th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the R.L. Johannsen Center, 110 Ash Street. September's drives honor patients fighting childhood cancer and sickle cell disease -- conditions for which blood transfusions are essential. Appointments may be scheduled at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.

ISU Extension and Outreach, the Sioux County Conservation Board, and local conservation partners are offering the Master Conservationist Program this fall -- a five‑week blended series focused on Iowa's ecosystems and conservation history. Session #3, the NRCS Bus Tour, will take place Monday, September 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. at a location to be announced. Local NRCS staff will lead a guided tour showcasing conservation practices, soil‑health strategies, water‑quality improvements, wildlife‑habitat enhancements, and hands‑on demonstrations of programs available to landowners.

Sioux County Conservation will host a Fall Birding Walk on Tuesday, September 15th from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in Hawarden. Guest instructor Tucker Lutter of the Loess Hills Audubon Society will join a Sioux County Conservation Naturalist for a morning of bird watching during the early fall migration, a prime time to spot a wide variety of species moving through the area. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars or a bird guide if they have them. Meet at the Bird Watching Blind after parking at either the swimming beach or the Eagle View Campground comfort […]

Prairie Woods Nature Center will offer Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship sessions on Tuesday, September 15th at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Seniors can enjoy fellowship and a presentation on star gazing.

The Archer Block Party will be held Wednesday, September 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Archer Reformed Church. Ribeye sandwiches and hot dogs will be served, with lawn activities available for all ages. Everyone who knows where Archer is -- is invited.

LifeServe will return to Sioux Center for a blood drive on Thursday, September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centre Mall, 251 N. Main Avenue. September's drives honor patients fighting childhood cancer and sickle cell disease -- conditions for which blood transfusions are essential. Appointments may be scheduled at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.

Prairie Woods Nature Center will host a Live Eagle Presentation on Saturday, September 19th, from 10 to 11 a.m. Guest naturalist Christina Roelofs of Shelby County and the Iowa DNR will present Callie, a non‑releasable adult female bald eagle. Roelofs has more than 20 years of raptor‑education experience. The program is free, sponsored by the Sioux County Conservation Foundation. Please preregister at siouxcountyparks.org and bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

The St. Mary’s Catholic Daughters will hold their Fall Harvest Sub Sandwich Sale on Saturday, September 19th at the Ashton Legion Community Building. Subs are $5.50 each and available for pickup from 10 to 11 a.m. Orders must be placed by September 10th by calling Nancy Marnach at 712‑348‑1369, Cindy Corbett at 712‑348‑5591, or Barb Tremmel at 712‑539‑1982.

The fall Master Conservationist Program -- offered through ISU Extension and Outreach, the Sioux County Conservation Board, and local conservation experts -- continues its five‑week exploration of Iowa's natural resources, ecosystems, and conservation leadership. Session #4, Watershed Health and Fish Shocking, will be held Monday, September 21st from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Big Sioux Recreation Area. Iowa DNR Fisheries Biologist Andrew Carlson will meet participants at the 90‑acre lake between the Dry Creek and Big Sioux watersheds to discuss watershed health, water‑quality challenges, and fisheries management. He will also demonstrate the DNR’s electrofishing boat and explain how the tool […]

The Orange City Arts Council will present "Enhake Winds" in concert on Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30 p.m. in Northwestern College's Christ Chapel. The orchestral ensemble, made up of accomplished music faculty from across the country, is known for adventurous yet accessible programming and performances of exceptional intensity. Their work has been praised by Fanfare, BBC Music Magazine, and The New York Concert Review, including acclaim for their 2010 Carnegie Hall recital. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students including college students, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available at the door or online at orangecityarts.org under […]

Prairie Woods Nature Center will host Wild Child Nature Series sessions on Wednesday, September 23rd at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Ages 2-5 must be with an adult. Pre‑registration required.

LifeServe will host a blood drive at Service Trucks International on Thursday, September 24th from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Sioux Automation Center, 877 1st Avenue NW in Sioux Center. September's drives honor patients fighting childhood cancer and sickle cell disease -- conditions for which blood transfusions are essential. Appointments may be scheduled at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.

LifeServe will hold an Orange City blood drive on Thursday, September 24th from 9:05 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Reformed Church, 407 Albany Avenue SE. September's drives honor patients fighting childhood cancer and sickle cell disease -- conditions for which blood transfusions are essential. Appointments may be scheduled at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800‑287‑4903.

ISU Extension and Outreach, the Sioux County Conservation Board, and local conservation experts are wrapping up their Master Conservationist Program -- a five‑week blended online and in‑person series designed to help participants better understand Iowa’s natural resources, ecosystems, conservation history, and current challenges while learning practical ways to become informed stewards and community conservation leaders. Session #5, Fresh Air and Fresh Fares (Outdoor Meal) and U‑Pick at Holland Farms, will be held Monday, September 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sandy Hollow Recreation Area. This grand finale features an outdoor dinner made with local ingredients, offering time for reflection and […]

Sioux County Conservation will host a public input meeting on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:30 p.m. at Prairie Woods Nature Center in Hawarden. The session will introduce the upcoming Sioux County Parks Tree Inventory and Management Plan, an urban‑forestry project focused on improving long‑term tree health, safety, diversity, and management within Oak Grove State Park, Sandy Hollow, and the Big Sioux Recreation Area. Staff from Sioux County Conservation and Prairie Creek Environmental will outline the inventory process, discuss maintenance priorities, and gather public feedback on future tree‑planting and management decisions. Community members are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and share input. […]