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 City of Sheldon reminds the public that winter Fireworks are only allowed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, December 31 and 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Therefore, the firework window for New Year’s Eve is now 15 hours and just a half hour on New Year’s Day.
The Everly Dance is on Saturday, January 3rd at the Hap Kettleson Community Center in Everly, Iowa. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the dancing runs from 7:00 to 10:30 with live music from Still Cruizin. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a fun, social evening on the dance floor. Feel free to bring […]
From January 5 to January 16, Children can guess how many bouncy balls are in the jar. The child who gets the closest guess will win a prize. For ages 3-12.
The Sheldon Mobile Food Bank will be at Living Water Community Church Thursday, January 8th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please bring a box to pick up your food.
Ages 13-18 will be creating a blind book date for other YA readers. First, students will choose a YA book to put in their sack. Second, students will tape a sheet of paper on the sack containing the barcode number, genre, first line of the book, and a recommendation. Third, the students will decorate their […]
Seniors, come to the Prairie Woods Nature Center Thursday, December 18th, for Senior Environmental Learning and Fellowship (SELF). Join our O’Brien County Naturalist, Kylie Holdorf. 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 tea for all participants!
The SCDC Annual Luncheon is happening Thursday, January 15th at the Crossroads Pavilion in Sheldon. Doors open at noon, with the program running from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Armando Salgado, a nonprofit CEO and entrepreneur known for championing bilingual small businesses through education, advocacy, and community leadership. Please RSVP to […]
Crunch for a Cause will be held on Monday, January 19, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Taco John’s in Sheldon. The fundraiser supports efforts to conquer cancer in O’Brien County and is sponsored by PK Enterprises, Taco John’s, and Conquering Cancer 4 O’Brien County.
The Sheldon Area Unity Meal will be at Living Water Community Church Monday, January 19th, 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.
New kits available on January 6 and January 20 @ 9:30 am Pick up an early literacy packet of activities and a craft, with tips on getting ready to read. For kids 3-5 years old.
The Germantown Pancake Feed will be Wednesday, January 21st, held at the St. John's Community Center in Germantown. They will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch. The Pancake Feed will open again for dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A free will donation will be taken to help benefit the […]
The Community Blood Bank will have a community blood drive Thursday, January 22nd, starting at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm. Then after lunch the blood bank will reopen and run from 1:30 pm. to 4:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17-years-old, or 16-years-old with a parent consent form found at cbblifeblood.org, weight 110 pounds […]
Seniors join O'Brien County naturalist, Kylie Holdorf. Each month, there will be a 45-minute presentation. There will be coffee and treats for all participants!
Sheldon Christian School with have a Baked Potato Supper Monday, January 26th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes a loaded baked potato, lettuce salad, fruit cups, homemade desserts and a beverage. A free will donation for the school will be taken.
Sheldon Public Library hosts "Adult Coloring and Knitting Night" on Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of coloring or working on your favorite hobby. Ages 16+