Little Rock will host the 79th Annual Corn Show August 26th through 30th, celebrating this year's theme, "Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom." Camper hookups are available at Town & Country Park and City Park. Wednesday, August 26: Cruise Night down Main Street from 6 to 8 p.m., and the Lyon County Pork Producers Feed under […]
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.
ISU Extension and Outreach, the Sioux County Conservation Board, and local conservation experts will launch the Master Conservationist Program this fall -- 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 […]
The Sheldon Public Library will have new Storytime To‑Go Kits available on Tuesday, September 1st. Each packet includes early‑literacy activities, crafts, and tips for getting ready to read. For ages 3-6.
LifeServe Blood Center will host a Sioux Center blood drive on Thursday, September 3rd from 1 to 6 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.
Northwestern College will host a “Happy Birthday, USA” concert on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The White Spruce Chamber Players, a Sioux Falls-based ensemble known for bringing fresh energy to chamber music, will perform iconic American works in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. A freewill donation will be collected to […]
Sheldon Celebration Days is going on September 5th through 7th with a full weekend of activities across the community. Saturday, September 5th: Power and Flow Yoga in the Park at 8 a.m., a free movie at Main Street Theatre at 10 a.m., mini‑rod tractor pulls north of Casey's from 1:30 to 4 p.m., and the […]
Prairie Woods Nature Center will host an Artist Reception for Lesley Valerio Chairez on Saturday, September 5th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests can meet the artist, enjoy refreshments, and explore her work.
Prairie Woods Nature Center will host Monarch Tagging on Saturday, September 5th from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Families can learn about monarchs indoors, then join a guided search to tag butterflies, weather permitting. The event is free.
The Sheldon Avenue of Flags will be displayed in honor of Labor Day. Flags will be put out on Saturday, September 5th, with retirement scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday, September 7th. Volunteers are invited to help with setup on the east side of City Park. All times are weather‑dependent. Updates will be shared on […]
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.
Registration for the Halloween Hike opens Tuesday, September 8th at 8 a.m. by calling 712‑552‑1047. Campers receive free camping in exchange for candy for 800 children. Prize awarded for Best Decorated Campsite.
The Master Conservationist Program continues this fall through ISU Extension and Outreach, the Sioux County Conservation Board, and local conservation experts. The five‑week series blends online learning with in‑person sessions across Sioux County, helping participants deepen their understanding of Iowa’s natural resources and conservation challenges. Session #2, Aldo Leopold and the Prairie, will be held […]
Seasons Center will host a free ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9th and 10th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office in Emmetsburg. ASIST is an intensive, two‑day, skills‑based training that helps participants recognize opportunities for suicide intervention, build confidence in responding, and […]
Seasons Center will offer a free Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Wednesday, September 9th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville. The evidence‑based course teaches participants how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance‑use challenges in young people, and how to connect youth […]
LifeServe Blood Center will host a Primghar community blood drive on Wednesday, September 9th from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Primghar Fire Station, 360 3rd Street 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 […]
Rock Valley High School will host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, September 10th at 1712 20th Avenue in Rock Valley. Donation hours are 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Appointments can be reserved by calling the school office at 712‑476‑2701. All donors will receive a $15 Scooters gift card as a […]
Seasons Center will host a free ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) on Wednesday and Thursday, September 9th and 10th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palo Alto County Sheriff's Office in Emmetsburg. ASIST is an intensive, two‑day, skills‑based training that helps participants recognize opportunities for suicide intervention, build confidence in responding, and […]
The Sheldon Avenue of Flags will be displayed on Friday, September 11th, in honor of Patriots Day. Volunteers are invited to help set up the flags at 7 a.m. on the east side of City Park, with flag retirement scheduled for 5:30 p.m. All times are weather‑dependent. Updates will be shared on our website and […]
Northwestern College will host a piano concert on Friday, September 11th at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel, featuring concert pianists Dr. Woori Kim Smith and Dr. Curtis Smith. The duo will perform Frederic Chopin's complete ballades and scherzos -- a collection rarely presented in a single program due to its musical and technical rigor. The […]
Lyon County Conservation will host a Hunter Education Field Day on Saturday, September 12th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Rock Rapids Gun Club. This session fulfills the field‑day requirement for Iowa’s hunter education program. Registration is required.
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 […]
The Sheldon Public Library will have new Storytime To‑Go Kits available on Tuesday, September 15th. Each packet includes early‑literacy activities, crafts, and tips for getting ready to read. For ages 3-6.
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 […]
The Community Blood Bank will host a Sheldon Chamber Blood Rive at KIWA Radio on Tuesday, September 15th. The drive is located at 411 9th Street in Sheldon. Donation times run from 9 to 12:30 and 2 to 4:30. Donors must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds […]
LifeServe will return for a Sioux Center community blood drive on Thursday, October 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centre Mall. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LifeServe Blood Center reminds the public that more than 25% of the nation’s blood supply supports cancer patients through surgery, treatment, and recovery. A single donation can […]
The Sheldon Public Library will host Game Day on Wednesday, September 16th at 2:30 p.m. Ages 6-16 can play games throughout the library, from the Nex Playground to classic board games.
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.
Seasons Center will host "Activating True Resilience" on Thursday, September 17th from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hope Church in Spencer. The seminar features internationally recognized keynote speaker Allison Massari, presenting on the five kinds of courage leaders, caregivers, and professionals can use to strengthen resilience and navigate the emotional demands of supporting others. Massari, a […]
Heritage Village in Sioux Center will host its annual Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The festival brings local history to life through preserved and recreated buildings, hands‑on demonstrations, and living displays that reflect three centuries of prairie and pioneer […]
Heritage Village in Sioux Center will host its annual Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, September 18th and 19th, with free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The festival brings local history to life through preserved and recreated buildings, hands‑on demonstrations, and living displays that reflect three centuries of prairie and pioneer […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal will be at Living Water Community Church Monday 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.
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 […]
The American Red Cross will host a Sheldon Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 22nd from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Christian Reformed Church. Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 1‑800‑RED‑CROSS or visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering "SheldonIA". Rapid Pass is available online for those who want to complete pre‑donation […]
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, […]
The Sioux Falls Community Bloodmobile will hold a Blood Drive on Thursday, September 24th at Osceola Regional Health Center. Bloodmobile hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Donors are encouraged to take time out of their day to give the gift of life -- the life you save may be someone […]
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.
Lyon County Conservation will host Field to Vase, a wildflower gathering and arrangement class on Saturday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lyon County Nature Center in Inwood. Participants ages 12 and up can enjoy a come‑and‑go format, learning about local wildflowers and creating their own arrangements. The fee is $25, […]
The Ashton Whiskey Vault will welcome Comedian Carl Giannetto on Saturday, September 26th at 8 p.m. Giannetto has been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show, has opened for top comics across the country, and performs everywhere from bars and clubs to theaters — and even porta‑potties. Guests can expect a fast, lively […]
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. […]
The Sheldon Public Library will host How Money Works on Monday, September 28th at 6 p.m. Adults can learn budgeting, debt management, saving strategies, and long‑term financial confidence with advisor Jessica Henninger.
Join the Sheldon Public Library for Camping Storytime on Tuesday, September 29th at 10:15 a.m. Ages 3-6 will explore the great outdoors through stories.
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, […]
Prairie Woods Nature Center will feature the "Your Friendly Neighborhood" exhibit throughout October. The exhibit highlights adaptable wildlife like rabbits and owls and encourages everyday conservation.
The Sheldon Public Library will host Toddler Time on Thursday, October 1st at 10:15 a.m. Little ones can move, sing, and play in this early‑learning program designed for ages 0 to 3.
LifeServe Blood Center will host a Sioux Center community blood drive on Thursday, October 1st from 1 to 6 p.m. at Centre Mall, 251 North Main Avenue. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LifeServe Blood Center reminds the public that more than 25% of the nation’s blood supply supports cancer patients through surgery, treatment, and recovery. […]
A Boyden community blood drive will be held Friday, October 2nd from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the DEMCO Community Center, 714 Main Street. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LifeServe Blood Center reminds the public that more than 25% of the nation’s blood supply supports cancer patients through surgery, treatment, and recovery. A single donation […]
Sandy Hollow will host its Trick‑or‑Treat Hike on Saturday, October 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids 12 and under can trick‑or‑treat through the campground. Food trucks available; no registration required.
Northwestern College's music department will present its Fall Music Showcase on Saturday, October 3rd at 7 p.m. in Christ Chapel as part of Raider Nation Celebration. The free concert features performances by the A cappella Choir, Women’s Choir, Orchestra, and Symphonic Band, along with scholarship‑winning soloists and a faculty piano duo. The program includes spirituals, […]