Sheldon Community Guide

Sheldon 

COMMUNITY 

GUIDE2017 

information ■■ annual events ■■ church ■■ dining 

heath care ■ media ■■ housing ■ library 

pool ■ live healthy ■ education 

employment ■■ recreation ■ 

industry ■■ national guard 

history ■■ chamber & 

development

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walk-in care. Come see us for everything from flus 

and fevers to sprains, strains and minor injuries. 

Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Saturday: 8-noon 

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2 2017 SHELDON COMMUNITY GUIDE

Welcome 

WELCOME TO SHELDON, WHERE FAMILIES COME FIRST! 

Each year at this time, I have the wonderful opportunity to 

write a welcome letter for the annual Sheldon Community Guide. 

Whether my letter is to a lifetime resident, 

a welcomed new resident or maybe you are 

checking us out, I sincerely welcome you to 

the City of Sheldon! 

Here in Sheldon, we continue to flourish 

on our rich history, remaining focused on 

our plans for today and dreaming of what 

we can become in the future. Our industrial 

parks continue to fill and are nearing Meendering 

Katricia 

SHELDON MAYOR 

their capacity. This keeps us focused on the 

future of Sheldon, forecasting where we might grow. 

The new Crossroads Pavilion event center is one of those dreams 

that I personally have witnessed its full process. From a concept, an 

idea many years ago, to discussions in goal-planning sessions, to 

plans drawn on paper to the reality of seeing it being constructed 

with a grand opening this summer. 

The Sheldon Crossings area was a vision, many years ago, of what 

this field could become. It’s exciting to see these visions become a 

reality and continue to be a part of Sheldon’s bright future. 

Today, I invite you to get out and about! Enjoy a walk, stroll or ride 

on our scenic trails or through the picturesque neighborhoods. 

Take some time to stop and notice our historic points of interest. 

Check out what is happening and help us as we envision what 

tomorrow could be. 

I’m proud to call Sheldon home. It’s my goal to share in that 

excitement, taking pride in our city, volunteering, making a difference 

in any way that we personally can. Whether it is picking up 

that small piece of trash along your walk, volunteering at a community/church/school 

event, participating in celebrations, speaking 

positively about our great city, shopping locally; every little deed 

adds up and pulls our community together. 

When we pull together we are unified. When we are unified, we 

are family. 

What is “family?” Family is a group of people unified by certain 

convictions or a common affiliation. 

Come join our family, our City of Sheldon! 

Mayor Katricia Meendering 

“Building God’s kingdom 

one life at a time.” 

1 Peter 2:4-5 

SUNDAY WORSHIP 

FALL WINTER AND SPRING 

8:30 a.m. Heritage Worship 

A traditional experience of worship 

10:45 a.m. Hosanna Worship 

A contemporary experience of worship 

SUMMER 

9:30 a.m. Unity Worship 

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GO DEEPER 

•Sunday School •Children and Worship 

•Vacation Bible School •Small Group Bible Studies 

•Faith Weaver Friends 1st - 6th Grade 

•Alpha Teens 7th - 8th Grade Youth Group 

•RCYF 9th - 12th Grade Youth Group 

•Wednesday Night Meal 

•Adult Bible Studies 

WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE: 

Information ................................ 5,7 

Annual Events ............................... 9 

Church Directory ........................ 14 

Clubs ..................................... 16-17 

College .................................. 42-44 

Dining .................................... 35-36 

Economy ..................................... 20 

Education ............................... 32-33 

Health care .................................. 39 

History ........................................ 46 

Highway 60 ................................. 45 

Housing ...................................... 15 

Industry ...................................... 27 

Library ........................................ 34 

Map of Sheldon ...................... 24-25 

Media ......................................... 31 

National Guard ............................ 28 

Recreation .............................. 22-23 

Recreation Projects ...................... 21 

RiseFest ...................................... 29 

Sanford Sheldon .......................... 41 

SCDC .....................................10,13 

Village Northwest ........................ 18 

www.SheldonFirstReformed.com 

Office 324-2130 • frcsecretary@outlook.com 

1101 7th Street, Sheldon, IA 

Paul Van Maaren, Senior Pastor 

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JERAD WELTER 

STORE DIRECTOR 

GROCERY Large selection of grocery 

items and gourmet coffees 

BAKERY A wonderful selection of 

made-fresh-daily items from Casey’s 

Bakery 

SEAFOOD Choices galore from ordinary 

to exotic 

PRODUCE More produce than ever in 

front-loaded displays 

FROZEN More frozen and refrigerated 

items than ever before 

CUSTOMER SERVICE Located at 

the front of the store for customer 

convenience 

PHARMACY With drive-up window 

and private consultation rooms 

SANDWICH SHOP Features sub, 

panini, focaccia, ciabatta and Harvester 

sandwiches 

HY-VEE GAS Quality gas, a huge 

selection of convenience items, hot 

foods and snacks 

SEASONAL GREENHOUSE Open 

in the summer with lots of plants and 

outdoor items 

DELI Quality sliced meats and cheeses 

HY-VEE’S KITCHEN Featuring a large 

seating area, the best menu ever 

ITALIAN Fresh-made pizzas in a variety 

of flavors and sizes 

WINE & SPIRITS 3,000 sq. ft. of 

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Information 

MAYOR 

Katricia Meendering 

712-324-4651 

Term expires Jan. 1, 2018 

CITY COUNCIL 

The Sheldon City Council meets at 4:30 

p.m. the first and third Wednesday of 

each month in the council chambers of 

the Sheldon Community Services Center, 

416 Ninth St. 

Pete Hamill, Ward 1, term expires Jan. 1, 

2020 

Randy Fonkert, Ward 2, term expires, 

Jan. 1, 2018 

Brad Hindt, Ward 3, Mayor Pro-Term, 

term expires, Jan. 1, 2020 

Zach Sawyer, at large, term expires Jan. 

1, 2018 

Greg Geels, at large, term expires Jan. 1, 

2020 

CITY MANAGER 

Sean Hutchison 

712-324-4651 

CITY CLERK 

Angela Beckman 

712-324-4651 

CHIEF OF POLICE 

Lyle Bolkema 

712-324-2525 

FIRE CHIEF 

Jerry Meyer 

712-324-4750 

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR 

Todd Uhl 

712-324-4766 

CITY ATTORNEY 

Micah Schreurs 

712-324-4385 

SHELDON AIRPORT COMMISSION 

The airport commission meets 7 p.m. 

the second Tuesday of each month at the 

airport. 

Skip Tanner 

Dave Popkes 

Glenn Zylstra 

Fred Stratman 

Rob Dixon 

Lyle Vust, FBO 

Randy Fonkert, council representative 

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 

The board of adjustment meets as needed. 

Terry Braaksma 

Duane Wahlstrom 

Randy Fonkert 

Darrell Burns 

Doug Rodger 

John Van Olst 

Vacant 

Dean Van Marel — County Rep 

CEMETERY BOARD 

The cemetery board meets as needed. 

Glen Goedken 

Dave Vande Brake 

Clarence Dykstra 

Doug Rodger 

Vacant 

Greg Geels, council representative 

HOUSING REVIEW BOARD 

The housing board meets as needed. 

Dave Vanden Brink 

Amy Sietstra 

Kristen Kleinwolterink 

Dennis Gorter 

Elmer Behrens 

Denny DeJong 

Vacant 

LIBRARY BOARD 

The library board meets 6:30 p.m. the 

third Wednesday of each month. 

Bob Schuiteman 

Millie Vos 

Jessica Brink 

Mike McCuddin 

Shanelle Matus 

Erin Brown 

Chapman Junius 

Nicole Morgan, librarian 

Pete Hamill, council representative 

MUSEUM BOARD 

Cindy Runger 

Millie Vos 

Mark Poyzer 

Tom Whorley 

Ron Plum 

Marlene Pape 

Donna Hoadley 

Greg Geels, council representative 

PARK & RECREATION 

COMMISSION 

The park board meets at noon the second 

Tuesday of each month at the Sheldon 

Community Services Center. 

Mike Oldenkamp 

Rachel Becker 

Greta Giese 

Niki Cooper 

Randy Ping 

Jacob Kerr, recreation director 

Brad Hindt, council representative 

PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 

The zoning board meets as needed. 

Mark Kleinwolterink 

Jay Schemper 

Jeri Postma 

Jeffrey Freeman 

Tim Pottebaum 

Tom Fuoss 

Vacant 

Pete Hamill, council representative 

Chris Nuckols — county-appointed 

Nancy McDowell — county-appointed 

RECREATION TRAILS BOARD 

The trails board meets 7 p.m. the third 

Thursday of each month. 

Cheri Bosman 

Keith Rolston 

Jeanne Lichty 

Stan Ten Kley 

Larry Meyers 

Phil Grove 

Fred Stratman 

Jason Van Meeteren, president 

Sandy Kamphoff 

Zach Sawyer, council representative 

CROSSROADS PAVILION BOARD 

The pavilion board meets 6 p.m. the second 

Wednesday of each month. 

Kevin Cain, president 

Marv Van Riesen, vice president 

Peter W. Wagner 

Lora Vande Brake 

Rob Roozeboom 

Councilman Pete Hamill 

Councilman Zach Sawyer 

Sean Hutchison, city manager 

Brittany Behrendsen, general manager 



Information 

SHELDON POPULATION: 5,093 

LOCATION: Sheldon is located in the 

northwest corner of Iowa at the junction 

of U.S. Highway 18 and Iowa Highway 60. 

ELEVATION: 1,417 feet above sea level 

TOPOGRAPHY: Plains/rich soil/fertile 

farmland 

CLIMATE: Average temperature in summer 

months is 71 degrees Fahrenheit and 

18 degrees Fahrenheit in winter months. 

Annual precipitation averages 27 inches. 

ECONOMY: Sheldon’s economy is based 

largely on farming and agriculture-related 

businesses. Sheldon also has a healthy 

manufacturing and industrial sector and 

many service-oriented businesses. The 

community also is a regional hub of retail 

activity. 

office is a full-service facility with overnight 

delivery. 

312 11th St., Sheldon 

712-324-4618 

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 

9-11 a.m. Saturday. 

average load is 750,000 gallons per day 

with a design capacity of 1.5 million gallons 

per day. 

GARBAGE: De Kruif Disposal 712-324- 

3404 or Schwarz Sanitary 712-324-3543. 

AVERAGE ASSESSED VALUE 

$121,471 

AVERAGE TAXABLE VALUE 

$35,357 

TOTAL ASSESSABLE VALUE 

$218,527,190 

TELEPHONE/INTERNET/CABLE TV 

CenturyLink: 1-800-244-1111 

Iowa Telecom: 1-877-901-4692 

HTC Communications: 712-752-8100 

CELLPHONE SERVICE: 

Sheldon businesses where plans can be 

purchased include: 

Cellular Only (Verizon): 712-631-4110 

Digital Plus (U.S. Cellular): 712-324-8099 

Pro Cellular (AT&T): 712-324-5176 

SHELDON POST OFFICE: The post 

Telephone Numbers 

Emergency and Fire 911 

Police Department 712-324-2525 

City Offices 712-324-4651 

Sheldon Chamber and Development Corporation 712-324-2813 

Public Works 712-324-4766 

Street Department 712-324-3252 

UPS AND FED-EX: Both UPS and Federal 

Express serve Sheldon with overnight 

delivery. 

GAS/ELECTRICITY: MidAmerican 

Energy Co. provides electric and natural 

gas service to Sheldon. Rates are governed 

by the Iowa Utilities Board and are 

competitive with rates in surrounding 

areas. Call 1-888-427-5632. 

WATER SYSTEM: The city of Sheldon 

supplies water from natural wells with an 

elevated storage capacity of 500,000 gallons. 

The capacity of the water plant is 1.5 

million gallons. 

SEWAGE: Sheldon has a secondary 

sewage treatment plant that serves close 

to 100 percent of the community. The 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Regional 

Transit Authority (RIDES) serves Sheldon 

and all of northwest Iowa, including Buena 

Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, 

O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto and Sioux 

Counties. For routes and schedules, call 

1-800-358-5037 or 712-262-7920. 

EMERGENCY SERVICES: Sheldon Fire 

Co., Sheldon Community Ambulance 

Team and Sheldon Emergency Management 

Agency are volunteer departments 

that respond to emergencies 24 hours 

per day. 

MILITARY: The armory of the Iowa Army 

National Guard’s 2168th Transportation 

Co. is located at 920 Western Ave., Sheldon. 

Telephone: 712-324-2494. 

Water Treatment Plant 712-324-2845 

Wastewater Plant 712-324-2234 

Parks and Recreation 712-324-2769 

Public Library 712-324-2442 

Dinner Date 712-324-4225 


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Don’t just pre-pay at the pump! 

Come inside for daily specials and great surprises! 

Coming or 

going, make 

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FIRST stop! 

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 

ACROSS FROM THE 

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS 

Caribou coffees, 

beverages, 

snacks and 

hot-and-ready 

things to eat. 

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THE MORE 

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Annual Events 

The Sheldon Chamber and Development 

Corporation hosts many events each year 

for the community of Sheldon. 

SHELDON HOME 

AND DESIGN EXPO: 

March 

Exhibitors showcase the best and latest 

in home improvements and personal 

products. 

GOLDEN EGG HUNT: 

The Golden Egg Hunt is held the week 

before Easter. A new clue is displayed 

each day at participating businesses until 

the egg is found. Join us the week before 

Easter for a challenging and fun hunt. 

CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT: 

Over 15,000 eggs are hidden each year in 

the Sheldon City Park the Saturday before 

Easter for children ages 2-12 years old. The 

Easter Bunny and the Spring Duck help 

hide the eggs. 

LADIES DAY OUT 

OR LADIES NIGHT OUT: 

April 

Join us for Ladies Day Out or Ladies Night 

out in April in Sheldon. There will be food, 

style show, entertainment, prizes, coupons 

and more. 

CRAZY DAYS: 

July 

Crazy Days will be held on a Wednesday in 

July. It is a day for businesses/retailers to 

have great deals on the sidewalk or in the 

street. It’s a day full of deals before school 

starts. 

CELEBRATION DAYS: 

(September 1-4) 

Celebration Days is Sheldon’s town celebration 

and is always held over Labor Day 

weekend. 

Activities during Celebration Days 

includes mini rod tractor pulls, classic 

car cruise, community worship service, 

fly-in pancake breakfast, farmers market, 

arts and crafts in the park, Sheldon Prairie 

Queen museum, classic car show, free 

entertainment in the park, parade, food 

booths and more. 

TRICK OR TREATING DOWNTOWN: 

October 

Kids enjoy trick or treating at downtown 

businesses 

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES: 

December 

The year wraps up with various Christmas 

activities that usually include a visit from 

Santa. 

For more information, visit www.sheldoniowa.com 

or call the Sheldon Chamber 

and Development Corporation Office 

at 712-324-2813. 


SCDC 

LETTER FROM 

CURT STROUTH 

Welcome to Sheldon, where 

our motto is “Where Families 

Come First”! 

Our ongoing mission is to 

promote Sheldon by developing 

an atmosphere where all 

people want to come to visit, 

live, and conduct business. We 

certainly hope that while visiting 

our community you will 

have the opportunity to experience 

our mission firsthand 

through our diverse business 

base, available amenities and 

high quality of life. While you 

are here, we strongly encourage 

you to patronize our 

member businesses, to shop 

and dine locally, and help us 

continue in building success 

for our community! 

As a community, we were 

very blessed in a number of 

ways over the past year. We 

experienced the opening of 

a number of new businesses, 

the expansion of many additional 

existing businesses, 

the completion of a new 

multi-sports complex and the 

continued development in 

our development parks. All of 

this is great to see, as it shows 

continued investment into 

our community. As we strive to 

carry out our motto of “Where 

Families Come First” in all that 

we do, it was great to see that 

two of the major projects in 

2016 were both centered on 

family and both will have a 

lasting legacy on our community. 

Lary Rosenboom began a 

small family-owned business 

in Sheldon way back in 1974, 

and on June 23, 2016, we celebrated 

a groundbreaking ceremony, 

signifying his eighth 

and largest, local Rosenboom 

Machine and Tool expansion 

in Sheldon. This project was to 

the tune of $16 million dollars 

that includes a 46,000-squarefoot 

manufacturing production 

line. This specific project 

is expected to create up to 54 

new jobs within three years, 

many of which will be high 

quality jobs, adding to their 

current employee base of 260. 

The average wage for these 

new jobs will be $40,800 a year, 

and the new annual payroll 

created after 24 months is estimated 

to be $1.8 million dollars. 

In all, this project will also 

go down as one of the largest 

expansions in the history of 

Sheldon. Existing business 

expansion and job growth is 

the heart of any local economy 

and in fact, it is estimated that 

upwards of 80 percent of community 

growth comes from 

within your own community. 

This project is a prime example 

of how internal growth 

can and ultimately will have a 

huge impact on the economic 

growth of a community. 

Just a week prior to this 

significant groundbreaking 

ceremony, we held the ground 

breaking ceremony for Crossroads 

Pavilion regional event 

center. As we concluded 2015, 

we speculated how the event 

center project would evolve 

in 2016, and now as we reflect 

back a year later, we are set for 

substantial completion of the 

facility on Sept. 1! This facility 

will improve the overall quality 

of life in Sheldon and also 

provide an exceptional added 

amenity for our business community 

as well as the families 

who live and work here. 

As a community, local leaders 

continue to strive to meet 

the goals of all citizens. There 

is a continued effort for economic 

and population growth 

to expand the services that are 

available. At the same time, we 

want to continue to take care 

of those existing businesses to 

help them grow and provide 

high-quality services and various 

amenities for the current 

population base. 

Our long-term dreams are 

that we continue with the 

growth we experience today. 

Always improving, expanding 

and bettering our city not only 

to meet the needs of today 

but for future generations to 

come. It is also important for 

us to respect our history and 

preserve what we were founded 

upon as we grow into the 

future. 

At the Sheldon Chamber and 

Development Corporation, 

our friendly staff will do all we 

can to make your visit or relocation 

a positive experience 

and one to remember. Please 

feel free to call, write, fax or 

e-mail us to learn more about 

our community, to request 

more information or to ask for 

assistance. Information on our 

city/chamber website, www. 

cityofsheldon.com, is updated 

CURT STROUTH 

on a regular basis in order to 

provide accurate, timely information 

to all. 

I want to thank you for making 

Sheldon a part of your day 

today, and our community 

hopes that you will take a piece 

of Sheldon with you no matter 

where you go from here. 

Sheldon . . . Where Families 

Come First! 

- Curt Strouth, community 

development director 

SCDC LEADERS 

Curt Strouth, community 

development director 

cstrouth@cityofsheldon.com 

Shanelle Matus, 

chamber director 

smatus@cityofsheldon.com 

Michelle Honkomp, 

office manager 

mhonkomp@cityofsheldon. 

com 


OPENING 2017 

Crossroads Pavilion 

Northwest Iowa’s newest and most accessible event center 

Now accepting bookings for 

Fall and Winter 2017 

Featuring 

beautiful 

Green Space 

for outside 

events 

Book your 

function 

SPECIAL WITH US! 

The fl oor space can be arranged 

for any kind of event 

•Weddings, Anniversaries and Birthday 

Parties 

•Business Seminars, Meetings and 

Promotional Events 

•Community Celebrations, Events and 

Conferences 

•Musical Events, Plays, Educational Speakers 

•Parties, Holiday Events, Special Occasion 

•Featuring beautiful Green Space and Terrace 

for Outside Events 

Contact us! 

City of Sheldon 

712.324.4651 l www.sheldoniowa.com 

Conveniently located at the crossroads of Highways 60 & 18

Grow your business in 

SHELDON 

The Crossroads of Northwest Iowa 

Alyssa Jager 

ALYSSA RYAN 

BOUTIQUE 

“I saw an opportunity 

to provide fashions 

for a group not 

previously 

being served.” 

Sheldon is the perfect location 

to start or expand your business 

Many incentives including: 

1. 

STOREFRONT 

PROGRAM 

Up to 40% of 

assistance available 

for your storefront 

project in the form of a 

forgivable loan. 

3. 

FINANCING 

AVAILABLE 

through our revolving 

loan fund program 

for business expansion 

or new business start-up. 

2. 

INTERIOR 

RENOVATION 

PROGRAM 

Up to $15,000 

available for interior 

renovation projects. 

4. 

POSSIBLE 

ADVERTISING 

INCENTIVES 

from local media 

to expand your 

marketing dollars. 

Evan & Gered De Hoogh 

G&E CABINETRY 

“We were encouraged to move to a 

new, larger building by the demands 

of a loyal regional customer.” 

Jared Welter 

HY-VEE FOOD STORE 

“We’re amazed at Sheldon’s retail base 

which reaches strongly to the north, 

east, west and south.” 

CROSSROADS PAVILION EVENT CENTER 

scheduled to open in Fall 2017, 

will bring increased traffic to your businesses. 

SHELDON CHAMBER 

AND DEVELOPMENT 

CORPORATION 

416 9th Street, Downtown Sheldon, IA 

Located first floor of the Community Services Building 

Fax 324-4602 • www.sheldoniowa.com 

Call for additional 

information and to inquire about 

available retail locations. 

712-324-2813 

Curt Strouth 

Community 

Development 

Director

SCDC 

LETTER FROM 

SHANELLE MATUS 

Welcome . . . we are excited 

that you are here in Sheldon, if 

that would be for a day, weekend 

or even longer. 

Sheldon, “Where Families 

Come First,” with fun events, 

celebrations and memory-making 

moments. We 

encourage you to attend one 

or many of our annual events 

that the Sheldon Chamber and 

Development highlights on a 

yearly basis. 

Sheldon Home and Design 

Expo, Children’s Easter Egg 

hunt, Golden Egg hunt, Ladies 

Day Out, Ladies Night Out, 

Crazy Days, and remember 

to join us for Sheldon Celebration 

Days, which is held Labor 

SHELDON CHAMBER AND 

DEVELOPMENT 

CORPORATION 

P.O. Box 276 

416 Ninth St., Sheldon 

712-324-2813 

www.sheldoniowa.com 

Day weekend. 

Sheldon Celebration Days 

continues to be the largest 

town/tourism event and has 

many activities for everyone: 

Community theatre, entertainment, 

arts and crafts, 

parade, fun in the park, fly-in 

pancake breakfast, inflatables, 

food, car show and so much 

more. 

The year will continue with 

many more events, such as: 

Farmers Market, Fall Fun 

in Sheldon and Christmas 

events. 

Enjoy shopping, dining 

and the many amenities that 

Sheldon has to offer. We thank 

you for taking a moment to 

SHANELLE MATUS 

spend time with us in Sheldon, 

“Where Families Come First.” 

- Shanelle Matus, 

chamber director 

Count on Sheldon’s 

favorite real estate team! 

Debbie 

Den Hartog 

712-348-4266 

Denny 

De Jong 

712-348-4248 

Jayne 

Korver 

712-324-1531 

Amy 

Sietstra 

712-348-2972 

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Church Directory 

BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH 

1700 East Fourth St., Sheldon (Located in the Sheldon High 

School Auditorium) • 712-324-2467 

9:30 a.m. Sunday worship 

823 10th St., Sheldon • 712-324-3616 

9:30 a.m. Sunday school 

10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday worship 

LIVING WATER COMMUNITY CHURCH 

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 

3011 Marsh Ave., Sheldon • 712-324-3842 

9:30 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school 

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY EVANGELICAL FREE 

CHURCH OF AMERICA 

730 Western Ave., Sheldon • 712-324-4646 

9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Sunday worship 

FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 

901 Ninth St., Sheldon • 712-324-2374 

9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday worship 

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH 

1101 Seventh St., Sheldon • 712-324-2130 

8:30 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 10:45 a.m. Hosanna worship 

service 

FIRST CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 

IMMANUEL CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 

601 Union Ave., Sheldon • 712-324-4523 

9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday worship 

LIVING WATER COMMUNITY CHURCH 

610 Second Ave., Sheldon • 712-631-4633 

10 a.m. Sunday worship 

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 

1225 Second Ave., Sheldon • 712-324-9725 

9 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school 

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 

PARKVIEW ASSEMBLY OF GOD 

516 Fourth Ave., Sheldon • 712-324-4639 

9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday worship 

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 

310 10th St., Sheldon • 712-324-3220 

8:30 a.m. Sunday mass; 12:30 p.m. Spanish mass 

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 

1425 Pleasant Court Drive, Sheldon • 712-324-3049 

9 a.m. Sunday worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday school 

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

506 Eighth St., Sheldon • 712-324-4893 

8:30 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school; 

11 a.m. Sunday contemporary worship 


Housing 

HOUSING STARTS 

Year Units Value 

2016 ............................8 ................................$2,550,000 

2015 ............................8 ................................$2,100,000 

2014 ...........................29 ...............................$9,230,000 

2013 ............................5 ................................$1,750,500 

2012 ............................5 ................................$1,515,000 

2011 ............................5 ................................$1,400,000 

2010 ............................3 ...................................$725,000 

2009 ...........................16 ...............................$3,431,000 

2008 ............................5 ...................................$955,000 

2007 ............................9 ................................$1,730,000 

2006 ............................9 ................................$1,768,000 

2005 ...........................16 ...............................$2,866,000 

2004 ...........................13 ...............................$2,192,500 

2003 ...........................10 ...............................$2,022,000 

HOUSING AVAILABILITY 

The number of homes on the market varies, 

and there are a variety of apartments 

and houses for rent. 

The homes generally range in price 

$15,000-$350,000. Apartment leases 

usually range $250-$400 per month. The 

rent on homes usually ranges $350-$500 a 

month. 

HOME VALUES 

Average Assessed Value $121,471. 

Average Taxable Value $35,357. 

Total Assessable Value $$218,527,190. 

TRILOGY VILLAGE 

The City of Sheldon has six new lots left 

in the expanded Trilogy Village residential 

subdivision. 

SHELDON CROSSING 

The street and utility infrastructure for the 

57-lot subdivision is complete. There are 

49 lots still available. 

Bethel Reformed Church 

www.bethelsheldon.org 

Developing, in the Power of the 

Holy Spirit, persons who know, enjoy, and 

Share Jesus. 

Rev. Dave Van Kley 

Sunday Worship 

Sheldon High School Auditorium • 9:30 a.m. 

Wednesday Nights 

Living Water Community Church 

Children, Youth and Adult Activities: 6:15 p.m. 

1700 East Fourth Street • Sheldon, IA • 324-2467 

OUR MISSION: 

To provide a consistent and stable market 

with competitive insurance products 

to meet the needs of our clients. 

SHELDON, IOWA 

809 3rd Ave., P.O. Box 430 

Tel. 712.324.4311 

Tel. 877.324.4311 

Fax 712.324.3532 

SANBORN, IOWA 

301 Main St., P.O. Box 220 

Tel. 712.729.3252 

Tel. 800.831.8545 

Fax 712.729.5024 


Clubs 

AMERICAN LEGION 

711 Seventh St., Sheldon 

712-324-3555 

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY 

818 Fifth St., Sheldon 

712-324-4317 

AVENUE OF FLAGS 

311 Washington Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-8478 

CUB SCOUTS 

712-541-4369 

EAGLES CLUB 

411 Park St., Sheldon 

712-869-9061 

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 

712-869-9061 

FIELDCREST ASSISTED LIVING 

VOLUNTEERS 

712-324-2338 

GARDEN CLUB 

1107 Eighth St., Sheldon 

712-324-3659 

GEMS 


712-324-2374 

GIRL SCOUTS 

217 N. Fourth Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-2229 

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY 

EXTENSION AND OUTREACH 

340 Second St. S.E., Primghar 

712-957-5045 

LIONS CLUB 

712-324-3577 

LOVE INC. 

611 Park Row.; P.O. Box 213, Sheldon 

712-324-9707 

NOON KIWANIS CLUB 


712-324-2813 

P.E.O. CHAPTER DU 

3380 Polk Ave., Sanborn 

712-729-3984 

PRAIRIE ARTS COUNCIL 


712-324-4190 or 712-324-9718 

PRAIRIE QUEEN KIWANIS 

206 24th Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-4238 

SHELDON AMBULANCE TEAM 


712-324-4651 

SHELDON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 

1700 E. Fourth St., Sheldon 

712-324-2501 

SHELDON CIVIC MUSIC 

ASSOCIATION 

912 Eighth Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-3909 

• Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy 

• Adolescent and Play Therapy 

• Psychiatric Provider Services 

• Dedicated Team of Licensed 

Professionals with many Specialties 

Creative Living Center, P.C. 

Sioux County’s Designated Mental Health Provider 

1905 10th Street • Rock Valley, IA 

712.476.5245 or 888.587.2537 • info@creativelivingcenterpc.com 

OFFICES IN SIOUX CENTER, ORANGE CITY, ROCK VALLEY, HAWARDEN & SHELDON 

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Sheldon, IA 51201 

712.631.4110 

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FOR ALL YOUR 

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Now’s the time 

to begin thinking 

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residential and 

commercial wiring 

projects 

NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL! 

Bill’s ELECTRIC INC. 

126 D Street, Sheldon, IA • Phone 712.324.3325 


SHELDON EDUCATION 

ASSOCIATION 


712-324-2202 

SHELDON HI FLYERS 

2852 270th St., Boyden 

712-475-2634 

SHELDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 

Corner of Fourth Ave. and 10th St.,Sheldon 

712-324-3235 or 712-324-5108 

SHELDON LIL ORAB FOOTBALL 

cooperfam@centurylink.net 

712-348-1973 

SHELDON MINISTERIAL 

ASSOCIATION 

1425 Pleasant Court Drive, Sheldon 

712-324-3049 

SHELDON PRAIRIE MUSEUM 


712-324-4833 

ST. PATRICK’S LADIES GUILD 


712-324-4674 or 712-324-3957 

T.T.T. CHAPTER GN 

712-324-4265 

TOPS CLUB CHAPTER 797 

1670 Pleasant Court Drive, Sheldon 

712-324-2788 

UNITED WAY FUND 

311 Washington Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-8478 or 712-324-6035 

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 


712-324-3555 

EARN 

EFFICIENCY REBATES 

Whether you live in an older home or you’re building 

a new one, there are EnergyAdvantage ® rebates 

for many of the items needed to make your home more 

comfortable. You’ll save money on the purchase and 

keep saving on your energy bills for years to come. 

The power is in your hands with MidAmerican Energy. 

800-894-9599 

www.midamericanenergy.com/ee 


The Village 

Village Northwest Unlimited has served 

the needs of adults with disabilities since 

1975, including residential, vocational 

and therapeutic services. Village Northwest 

Unlimited is a private, nonprofit 

organization governed by a board of 

directors. Village Northwest Unlimited’s 

mission is to provide purpose, privacy and 

dignity for all people. 

Their team of over 330 professionally 

trained staff is dedicated to serving the 

whole person by striving to meet each 

person’s needs spiritually, socially, physically 

and intellectually. 

Each day, individuals may participate in 

physical therapy, occupational therapy, 

communications, music therapy, exercise 

and sports development, recreation, life 

skills and social activities. Community 

involvement is another important part 

of the Village way of life, with people 

involved in activities such as shopping, 

social, sporting events, volunteering and 

entertainment activities in Sheldon and 

the surrounding communities. 

The spiritual well-being of each person is 

high on the priority list, and attendance at 

the church of his or her choice is encouraged. 

Northwest Enterprises, Futures and 

Anchor Employment Services are vocational 

divisions of Village Northwest 

Unlimited that provide a supportive 

environment in which to teach vocational 

skills for adults with developmental 

and intellectual disabilities. The Village 

provides a variety of work options and 

functional training opportunities to 

assist individuals in achieving maximum 

employment. The Village has partnerships 

with over 40 local employers for either 

supported community employment, 

competitive employment or work center 

contracts. With more than 40 individuals 

working in competitive employment 

placements and more than 45 individuals 

working in supportive employment, the 

Village is meeting its goal of providing the 

dignity of meaningful work for those who 

desire it. 

Village Northwest Unlimited is located 

two blocks north of Highway 18 East, 

north of the Sheldon High School. For 

2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 

RUN, WALK & ROLL: June 4, 2017 This annual 

fundraising event includes a 5K and 10K race as well as 

a 1-mile walk/wheelchair roll, all beginning at 8 a.m. on 

the Village grounds. 

...Register online at www.allsportcentral.com or call 

712-324-5416 for registration. 

PUBLIC INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: 

July 3, 2017 This annual public celebration has something 

for all ages, including delicious food choices, kids 

carnival booths, inflatables, fire truck rides, horse-drawn 

wagon rides, outdoor musical entertainment, pony rides, 

a gigantic fireworks display, and much more fun. Bring 

your lawn chairs and your friends. Activities begin at 5 

p.m. on the Village grounds. 

more information visit our website at 

www.villagenorthwest.org. 

Village Northwest Unlimited 

BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT: July 17, 2017 This 

event is held at Landsmeer Golf Club in Orange City. 

The four-person scramble format will include lunch and 

a 1 p.m. shotgun start. 

...Dinner and awards will follow the 18-hole tournament. 

All participants will have a chance to win some great 

prizes. Register by calling 712-324-5416. 

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT THE VILLAGE: Celebrate 

the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New 

Year’s Day, as Village Circle features several beautiful 

Christmas scenes, each set to music on designated 

radio stations. They will be illuminated from dusk until 9 

p.m., so be sure to stop by with your family. 

330 Village Circle, Sheldon 

712-324-4873 

www.villagenorthwest.org 


Look for us in our 

NEW LOCATION MAY 2017 

next to the Village Treasure Chest in Sheldon 

Let Us 

“Stitch” 

Your 

Nitch! 

KITCHENS, BATHS, CLOSETS, 

ONYX, CAMBRIA AND MORE! 

Stop in and check out our great selections! 

Heat Transfer • Screen Printing • Embroidery 

CUSTOMIZE YOUR ORDER ANYWAY YOU LIKE. 

526 3rd Avenue, Sheldon • Phone 712.324.0064 

WWW.GECABINETRYINC.COM 

Call or 

stop in for 

quantity 

pricing 

712-324-5269 • 512 9th St, Sheldon 

www.topnotchstitching.com 

STATIONERY, 

PARTY GOODS, 

GREETING CARDS, TOYS 

Hometown Variety and Crafts 

CUSTOM 

FRAMING/ 

DIGITAL PHOTO 

DEVELOPING 

Framing and Gift Gallery 

AREA’S LARGEST 

SELECTION OF CRAFTS, 

FABRIC, FLORAL 

Ben Franklin 

FRAMING 

AREA’S LARGEST SELECTION 

OF FRAMED ART, GIFTS, 

AND PICTURE FRAMES 

HOMETOWN VARIETY 

AND CRAFTS 

GIFT GALLERY 

Phone (712) 324-3031 • Sheldon, IA 

www.framingandgiftgallery.com 

Hours: Monday 9 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., 

Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 


Economy 

The city of Sheldon has all that its residents need, from retail 

stores that offer clothing and gifts, to groceries and automotive 

parts. Consumers can find all professional, financial and service 

needs right here in Sheldon. 

Ample employment opportunities also exist among Sheldon’s 

major employers. Jobs in a variety of disciplines and skill levels 

are available at Rosenboom, Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, 

Van Wyk Inc., Ag Processing, Iowa Information Inc., Land O’ 

Lakes, Rome Ltd., Village Northwest Unlimited, Northwest Iowa 

Community College, Sanford Sheldon Medical Center and Sheldon 

School District. 

Information about O’Brien County’s workforce is available 

from Iowa Workforce Development. 

Professional Dry Cleaning and 

Linen and Uniform Service 

“Quality Service bee-cause We Care” 

Laundromat "Home of BIG Washers" 

511 3RD AVENUE, SHELDON, IOWA • 712-324-4047 

Check out our website: www.beekleen.net 

treasures galore 

original, refurbished 

or restored! 

Joy Postma • 326 9th Street, 

Sheldon, IA • 712-221-9629 

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 

Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

ECONOMY STATS 

OCCUPATIONS 

TOTAL 

Management.................................................................................................................150 

Business and financial operations ...............................................................................170 

Computer and mathematical .............................. ...........................................................30 

Architecture and engineering .........................................................................................20 

Community and social services .....................................................................................30 

Education, training and library .....................................................................................370 

Health care practitioners and technical ........................................................................460 

Health care support ......................................................................................................460 

Food preparation and serving-related ..........................................................................340 

Building, grounds cleaning and maintenance .............................................................220 

Sales .............................................................................................................................530 

Office and administrative support .............................................................................1,040 

Construction and extraction .........................................................................................430 

Installation, maintenance and repair ............................................................................270 

Transportation and material ..........................................................................................470 

TOTAL OCCUPATIONS: 4,990 

Just Cuts for 

Men 

BRIAN TUTJE, OWNER 

Phone 712.324.0022 • 911 3rd Avenue, Sheldon 

Hours: Monday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Wednesday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday- 8 a.m. - Noon 

APPOINTMENTS AND WALK-INS ACCEPTED WEEK DAYS 

Pleasure 

Business 

Personal 

We’ll fi nd the 

BEST 

PRICES 

AND 

ROUTES 

to take the 

stress out of 

travel! 

Let the professionals do the work for you! 

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712.324.5304 or 1.800.383.8450 


Recreation Projects 

YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX 

The Sheldon youth sports complex is in 

its second year of use. 

The complex is a dream that came to 

life, as the city of Sheldon and the Sheldon 

School District teamed up to build 

the fields along Highway 18 next to the 

Sheldon Middle School and Sheldon High 

School. It’s a $1.2 million dollar complex 

with baseball and softball fields and a 

green space that can be utilized for soccer, 

football and other activities. 

The city and school district split the cost 

for the fields and also teamed up to pay 

for maintenance. For their shared efforts, 

Sheldon was named a 2015 All-Star Community 

by the Iowa League of Cities for 

creating the complex. 

The fields were given a symbolic opening 

last spring, when the city and school 

district played a softball game on June 13. 

The school folks won 5-2 in a competitive 

contest viewed by scores of fans. 

All summer, the fields were used by local 

youth teams who practiced and played on 

the diamonds. Soccer games and football 

practices were held there as well, as the 

joyous voices of kids at play echoed across 

Sheldon. 

CROSSROADS PAVILION 

AND COMMUNITY PARK 

A gleaming new event center is rising in 

the east in Sheldon. 

Crossroads Pavilion is being built near 

the Sheldon Crossing housing development 

in an area adjacent to the borrow pit 

pond. The $5.3 million city-owned facility 

is scheduled to open this summer. 

It will host business conferences, weddings, 

concerts and a variety of other 

events. The name Crossroads Pavilion 

was formed after the city held a contest to 

select a title for the center. 

From inside the pavilion, the pond will 

provide a pastoral view. In the near future, 

a large community park will surround it. 

Mike Bell, a landscape architect for RDG 

Planning and Design in Des Moines, who 

helped design the facility with input from 

local residents, said the pavilion will serve 

as a “porchlight” for Sheldon, welcoming 

people to town and attracting interest 

from motorists on the two highways that 

YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX 

CROSSROADS PAVILION AND COMMUNITY PARK 

pass nearby. 

The park will become the city’s front 

lawn, Bell said, a large green space where 

people can picnic or play, dogs can run 

and events can be staged. 

Mayor Tricia Meendering said she has 

been visiting the pavilion area on a weekly 

basis for several months, watching it 

grow from an area wild with weeds into 

the home of an event center that will 

be a community gem for years to come. 

Meendering snaps photos during her 

visits, documenting the changing face of a 

corner of Sheldon. 


Recreation 

RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES 

Sheldon has a variety of indoor and outdoor 

recreational opportunities to keep 

you and your family busy all year round. 

Check out all of these hot spots. 

SHELDON CITY PARK 

Located along Highway 18 in the center 

of the community, the park features two 

softball diamonds, two shelter houses, 

a sand volleyball court and Playground 

Paradise — a large wooden playground 

constructed by scores of community 

volunteers in 1993. Playground Paradise 

has areas geared to younger and older 

children, slides of all sizes, a puppet theatre 

and many other aspects. A skate park 

for skateboarders and inline skaters was 

completed in 2003. 

HILLS PARK 

Tucked away in the northwest corner 

of town along Highway 60, Hills Park is a 

beautiful spot to camp or have a picnic. 

The park is located adjacent to the Floyd 

River and offers views of the countryside. 

Hills Park offers a new 9-hole disc golf 

course that winds around the area and 

is a popular destination for fans of the 

sport. For runners, bikers and walkers, the 

Sheldon Recreational Trail begins at Hills 

Park and winds around the countryside, 

along rows of trees and fields. Relax on a 

park bench located less than a mile from 

the trail head and see a great view of the 

Sheldon countryside. 

For more fun, bring the kids to a picnic at 

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Marigolds 

712-324-8435 • 916 3rd Avenue, Sheldon, IA 

www.marigoldssheldon.com 

Monday 10-8, Tuesday-Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-3 

712-324-1411 

316 9th St. 

Sheldon, IA 

Lisa Huff 


Recreation 

Hills Park. Picnic shelter, tables and grills 

are available for a fun afternoon outside 

in the spring, summer or fall. Kids can 

stop by the playground to swing, slide and 

climb. 

There are 26 campsites available for 

RVs, which are each equipped with electric 

hookups and water. Showers and RV 

dump sites also are available at Hills Park. 

Aside from the amenities, Hills Park 

offers a bit of Sheldon history, too: According 

to folklore, in the early 1900s, an elephant 

from the circus visiting town died 

and was buried in the park. 

Aside from the amenities and history, 

Hills Park showcases some of Sheldon’s 

most beautiful scenery. The park is known 

for its rolling hills and large trees, which 

make the park a perfect place to relax on 

sunny, warm days. 

THORMAN PARK 

Located between 15th and 16th avenues 

on the southern edge of Sheldon, the park 

includes a shelter and playground equipment. 

SUNRISE PARK 

Located at the north end of 18th Street 

on the northeast edge of Sheldon, the park 

includes an area for picnicking and two 

sand volleyball courts. 

SCHEMPER PARK 

Located along 25th Avenue in the 

Schemper Addition housing subdivision, 

the park features modern children’s playground 

equipment and is just two blocks 

south of the Sheldon Recreational Trail. 

RECREATIONAL TRAIL 

The ever-evolving Sheldon Recreational 

Trail now circles about two-thirds of the 

community. Interesting features along the 

5.6-mile paved pathway include the Sheldon 

School District and Village Northwest 

Unlimited campuses; Hills Park recreation 

area, where a trail head archway is 

located; a corridor of trees and a wooded 

area; a rest area near the Floyd River; a 

native prairie reconstruction area near 

Northwest Iowa Community College and 

a stretch running along the river. 

LEAGUES 

Baseball, softball, basketball and volleyball 

leagues are available for area youth 

and adults through the Sheldon Parks and 

Recreation Department. For information 

on the schedule, call 712-324-2769. 

GOLF 

Sheldon Golf and Country Club, a semiprivate 

facility, is open April 1-Nov. 1 and 

features nine holes of challenging golf for 

all abilities. The club is located at 3040 

Nest Ave. For more information, call 712- 

324-4275 or visit www.sheldongolf.com. 

FITNESS 

Sheldon offers plenty of fitness options: 

Courtyard Fitness 24/7 

315 N. 18th St., Sheldon 

712-324-2085 

Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center 

600 College Drive, Sheldon 

712-324-2493 

INDOOR POOL 

Holiday Inn Express, which opened in 

2008 in Sheldon Crossing business park, 

features a four-lane indoor lap pool open 

to the public for memberships and daily 

rates. 

Also at the hotel is a children’s play area 

and a 15-person hot tub. For more information, 

call 712-324-3000. 

OUTDOOR POOL 

Sheldon Family Outdoor Aquatic Center 

opened on the Fourth of July in 2008. The 

7,265-square-foot aquatic center was built 

at the city’s former indoor pool location at 

416 19th Ave. 

The $2.8 million outdoor pool complex 

features an 85-foot curly slide and a speed 

slide as well as a small slide for young 

children and spray features. The aquatic 

center also features a diving well with two 

diving boards, a fan-shaped, zero-entry 

area, a 1,700-square-foot bath house and 

a concession stand. 

The aquatic center is open seven days a 

week during the summer months. Memberships 

are available for the summer season 

starting April 1. For more information 

on hours of operation, rental availability 

or membership and daily fees, call Sheldon 

Parks and Recreation Department at 

712-324-2769. 

SKATE PARK 

Located at the southwest corner of 

Highway 18 and Sixth Avenue in Sheldon 

City Park, the park is the perfect place for 

skateboarding and inline skating enthusiasts 

to gather. The equipment available 

includes a half pipe, several quarter pipes 

and other obstacles. 

TENNIS COURTS 

Located south of Sheldon High School, 

outdoor asphalt tennis courts are open 

for public use. For youth and adult league 

information, contact the Sheldon Parks and 

Recreation Department at 712-324-2769. 


5TH AVE. 

N 4TH AVE. 

N 5TH AVE. 

8TH AVE. 


Where Families Come First! 

MCKINLEY AVE. 

HILLS PARK 

MARIETTA RD 

N 2ND AVE. 

PINE ST. 

D ST. 

E ST. 

C ST. 

B ST. 

N 3TH AVE. 

N 6TH AVE. 

N 7TH AVE. 

HOS 

NORTHWEST IOWA 

COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

PARK ROW 

W 7TH ST. 

PLEASANT DR. 

2ND AVE. 

SHELDON 

CITY PARK 

6TH ST. 

COLLEGE DR. 

WESTERN AVE. 

W 8TH ST. 

W 9TH ST. 

W 10TH ST. 

1ST AVE. 

3RD AVE. 

7TH ST. 

4TH AVE. 

8TH ST. 

5TH AVE. 

9TH ST. 

6TH AVE. 

7TH AVE. 

PARK ST. (H 

8TH AVE. 

ST. PATRICK’S 

CATHOLIC 

SCHOOL 

10TH ST. 

11TH ST. 

RAILROAD AVE. 

WYMAN ST. 

12T 

10TH AVE. 

ISELIN AVE. 

S 9TH AVE. 

16TH ST. 

5TH AVE. 

Come grow with us! 


N 8TH AVE. 

N 9TH AVE. 

WASHINGTON AVE. 

GARFIELD AVE. 

UNION AVE. 

UNION AVE. 

LINCOLN AVE. 

23RD AVE. 

25TH AVE. 

26TH AVE. 

LARKSPUR WAY 

SUNFLOWER AVE. 

MONROE AVE. 

SUNRISE CT. 

PITAL 

WY. 18) 

OAK ST. 

N 10TH AVE. 

RAINBOW DR. 

PINE ST. 

15TH ST. 

SUNSET CT. 

VILLAGE 

CIRCLE 

DRIVE 

PARK ST. 

2ND ST. 

N 1ST ST. 

18TH AVE. 

PARK ST. 

PARK ST. 

E 2ND ST. 

PARK ST. 

NORTH RUNGER AVE. 

NORMAL COLLEGE AVE. 

4TH ST. 

5TH ST. 

E 3RD ST. 

E 4TH ST. 

EAST 

ELEMENTARY 

SHELDON 

HIGH SCHOOL 

19TH AVE. 

SHELDON 

MIDDLE SCHOOL 

E 3RD ST. 

BIRCH LANE 

34TH AVE. 

COUNTRY CLUB RD. 

E 6TH ST. 

9TH AVE. 

11TH AVE. 

KAHLER CT. 

ELM CT. 

SHELDON 

CHRISTIAN 

SCHOOL 

PLEASANT CT. 

JEFFERSON AVE. 

E 8TH ST. 

ROSEVELT AVE. 

CEMETERY 

GRANT 

E 9TH ST. 

22RD AVE. 

24TH AVE. 

PRAIRE TRAIL RD. 

HWY. 60 

H ST. 

WILSON ST. 

14TH ST. 

THORMAN AVE. 

15TH ST. 

HWY. 60 

Our new printing facility is operating 

in Sheldon’s Crossroads Industrial Park 

Does your business have commercial printing needs? 

We can help. Contact Jeff Wagner for a quote. 

jwagner@iowainformation.com 

Are you looking for a new career? 

Send your resume or letter of inquiry to 

hr@iowainformation.com 

Phone 712.324.5347, Sheldon, IA 


26 2017 SHELDON COMMUNITY GUIDE 

“ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE” 

Since 1976

Industry 

Industry in Sheldon is booming — stimulating 

the economy, creating jobs, providing 

products for companies throughout 

the region and the country. Industry has 

always meant progress, and in Sheldon it 

means progressing toward a better future 

for the city and its residents. 

ROME 

1427 Western Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-5391 

rome-ltd.com 

Rome Ltd. began in 1977 in Ankeny, providing 

service to the oil milling industry. 

Over the years and as the company grew, it 

had offices in Texas and Florida, however 

it always remained to be headquartered in 

Iowa. 

In 1986, all personnel and equipment 

were brought under one roof and relocated 

to the company’s current location in 

Sheldon. 

It also shifted its focus away from oil 

milling and morphed into the food 

processing industry. The company has 

become an industry leader in the manufacturing 

of meat grinders — providing 

companies with new grinders, new parts 

and replacement pieces. The company 

has CNC machining technology, an 

in-house engineer, in-house tin plating 

and other services that set it apart. 

waste handling, transportation, agriculture, 

military, renewable energy and more. 

Rosenboom is still family owned. 

TANKS/NORWESCO 


712-324-5306 

www.norwesco.com 

Norwesco is a manufacturer of rotationally 

molded polyethylene tanks for agricultural, 

water, closed-top industrial and 

below ground septic and cistern applications. 

Norwesco was founded in 1939 in St. 

Paul, MN, under the name of Northwest 

Plastics Inc. The name was changed in 

1973 and at that time, Norwesco was 

ranked as one of the oldest and largest 

plastic processors in the United States. 

The company has locations throughout 

the United States, including Sheldon. 

MAINTAINER 

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The Maintainer Corporation of Iowa 

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manufacturers of selling heavy-duty 

customized service bodies, service body 

cranes and lube bodies. 

Their very first body design was called a 

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flatbed with a behind cab mounted fixed 

boom crane. It was designed to fulfill a 

specific customer need to service equipment 

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The company hopes to serve its customers 

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durability. 

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Rosenboom was founded in 1974 by Lary 

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but today is a leading manufacturer of 

custom hydraulic cylinders, both nationally 

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Their approach starts with collaborative 

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All their cylinders are manufactured 

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robotic welding for consistency and integrity, 

and each cylinder is then oil tested 

and painted to customers’ specifications. 

The company serves a variety of industries: 

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National Guard 

The Iowa Army National Guard’s 2168th 

Transportation Co. is a line-haul transportation 

unit that moves general equipment 

and supplies as assigned. The company 

has two detachments. Detachment 1 is 

located in Sioux City. Detachment 2 is 

located in Fort Dodge. 

The Sheldon unit supports other Iowa 

National Guard units by transporting 

equipment and supplies to training sites. 

The unit has performed missions all over 

the world, including California, Washington 

state, Louisiana, Maine, Wyoming, 

Nevada and Washington, D.C., as well as 

Iraq and Kuwait. The unit has year-round 

training, which allows members who have 

seasonal jobs to arrange their training 

accordingly. 

The Sheldon Armory has a long and storied 

history of service: 

n The Guard was located in Hull 1902-11. 

n Company E of the 2nd Iowa Infantry 

was established in Sheldon in 1911. 

n Company E fought at the Pancho Villa 

Mexican Border in 1917. That same year, it 

mobilized for World War I and served until 

November 1918. 

n Company E was redesignated in 1920 

as Company I of the 133rd Infantry, which 

served in World War II 1941-45. 

n The Sheldon unit was reorganized as 

Company B 2nd Mechanized Battalion 

of the 133rd Infantry in 1968. That same 

year, the 2nd Battalion mobilized for the 

Vietnam War. 

n Company B was reorganized as an element 

of the 34th Infantry Division in 1991. 

n The unit was once again reorganized in 

1996 as Detachment 1, Company C, of the 

113th Armored Calvary. 

n Reorganization again occurred Jan. 

1, 1997, as Detachment 1 of the 1133rd 

Transportation Co. of Mason City. 

n The 2168th Transportation Co., a new 

unit of the Iowa Army National Guard, 

began in Sheldon, replacing Detachment 

1 of the 1133rd. 

n In 2003, the 2168th mobilized a platoon 

to Fort Benning, GA, in support of 

Operation Enduring Freedom. 

n The 2168th was mobilized for Operation 

Iraqi Freedom in August 2004, performing 

more than 300 missions to many 

key locations all over Kuwait and Iraq. The 

soldiers returned home in October 2005. 

n In May 2008, the unit sent several soldiers 

to assist with the Parkersburg tornado 

tragedy. 

Then they worked out of Des Moines and 

Burlington to help with flooding in June 

and spent time in Louisiana helping after 

Hurricane Gustav left devastation in its 

wake in September 2008. 

n In 2010, Sheldon unit members 

departed on staggered mobilization 

dates July 30-Aug. 9 for Camp Shelby near 

Hattiesburg, MS, for additional training. 

They then left for Afghanistan as a part 

of 2,800 soldiers in the National Guard’s 

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry 

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single largest deployment of Iowa National 

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RiseFest is a family-friendly Christian 

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over Father’s Day weekend every June. This 

year’s dates are June 16-17. 

There is something for everyone at 

RiseFest, including a wide variety of music 

and speakers. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, 

June 16, and at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17. 

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The Main Stage features the nation’s top 

Christian artists and thought-provoking, 

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Seminars feature knowledgeable speakers 

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smaller, more intimate setting during 

Main Stage breaks. 

KIDS ZONE 

Kids 10 and under get in free at RiseFest. 

Kids Zone is an area dedicated to this age 

group and features interactive games, 

activities, and inflatables. 

All activities are free with the exception of 

a modest fee for face painting. 

TWEEN AREA 

New last year, the Tween Area is for ages 

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fire has cast a new light on the 

future of the Bethel Reformed 

Church. 

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both make sales and make contact 

with people. 

“It’s very good,” she said. “I’m 

very happy with it.” 

Josh Babcock was at his first 

home show and said he was 

Marlene Heerde always enjoys impressed with the variety of 

the annual Sheldon Home & Design products and services that were 

Expo and Saturday’ show was no on hand. He bought a book from 

exception. 

Heerde for his daughter, Brooklyn. 

“It’s always fun to be here Sheldon Chamber director 

because you get to connect with Shane le Matus said she was 

a lot of people and not just from pleased with the event. 

Sheldon,” said Heerde, the owner of “A l of you booths were fu l. We 

the Touch of Hope Christian store had 50 exhibitors and a waiting 

in downtown Sheldon. 

list,” Matus said. “I thought the 

The expo drew hundreds of tra fic flow throughou the day was 

people to the Lifelong Learning and wonderful. Great a tendance.” 

Recreation Center on Northwest C h a m b e r o f i c e m a n a g e r 

Iowa Community Co lege campus Michele Honkomp said the people 

Saturday. Heerde said she was wh o fered information and sales 

happy with the volume of tra fic 

she had and the opportunities to 

LADIES DAY OUT APRIL 6 

Ladies Day Out wi l be held at 

11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6. 

Tickets for the luncheon and 

style show are $25 and are 

available through the SCDC and 

at other locations until April 1. 

Feb. 18) in Ames. 

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The church has not held services at its 

longtime house of worship since a thirdfloor 

blaze on Sunday, Sept. 25. Comunidad 

Cristiana members, who were holding 

an Hispanic worship service in the 

church’s fe lowship ha l, spo ted the fire 

and sounded the alarm. 

No one was injured, but smoke fi led 

the building and has prevented the fur- 

Church. 

at 6 1 Park Row Ave. The youth house, “In some ways, yes,” Van Kley said. 

located adjacent to the church, is sti l “It helped clarify some issues for us. 

in use, although Wednesday night youth It opened our eyes to some issues that 

activities are now held at Living Water hadn’t been considered. Does it make 

good sense for us to renovate and add on 

ther use of the building at 6 1 Seventh St. Van Kley said he does a lot of his work to an old building, or do we build new?” 

Sheldon Fire Co. chief Jerry Meyer at home. He said there are no plans to That was the question for the congregation, 

he said. 

said the room with the dormers sustained tear down the church, but it is not being 

fire damage in the roof area while the used now and there are no plans to do so 

lower floors had smoke and water damage. 

The cause of the fire is though to be Vacating the church facility was not 

in the future. 

a light fixture in the dormer that shorted an easy decision, according to Van Kley. 

out, Meyer said. 

People were baptized there, celebrated 

The Rev. Dave Van Kley, Bethel’s weddings and cried at funerals in the 

senior pastor, said the fire didn’t do building. 

extensive damage, but did send smoke “We realized the emotional a tachment,” 

he said. 

throughou the building. 

“We didn’t lose much stu f,” he said. Van Kley said the fire sparked a conversation 

about how to best serve the 

Sti l, the facility has not been used 

since. The church shifted its o fice to congregation. It was, perhaps, a fortunate 

Love INC. of Greater Sheldon’s building fire. 

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Considering options 

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 

Pastor Bethel Reformed Church 

In addition, the fir exposed a “serious 

safety issue,” Van Kley said. There is only 

one exit to the third floor. That wasn’t 

a factor last fa l, but what about in the 

future? 

In addition, the 17,000-square-foot 

church has 3,000 square feet of steps. 

They are narrow and steep in many 

places, he said. 

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A woman with Iowa roots has been 

tasked with making Crossroads Pavilion 

blossom. 

Bri tany Behrendsen was o fered 

the job as the events center’s first 

general manager during a special 

Sheldon City Council meeting Thursday 

afternoon. The council voted 4-0 

councilman Pete Hami l was absent 

— to o fer the job to Behrendsen. 

She wi l be paid $50,000 with the 

opportunity to earn an annual 10 

percent bonus, based on quarterly 

reviews by the pavilion board. Her 

first day on the job is expected to be 

Monday, April 24. 

“It’s right up my a ley,” Behrendsen 

said Monday night. “I wen to school 

See MANAGER on page A10 



Here they go again. 

The Sheldon School District and 

the Sheldon Education Association, 

the teachers’ union, have restarted 

talks on a master 

contract. District 

o ficials and teachers 

union representatives 

held a brief 

meeting Tuesday, 

March 20, to hear 

the initial proposal 

from the union. 

“We begin again 

and we are determined 

to maintain 

the co legial bargaining 

relationship 

we h ave a l ways 

h a d , ” s a i d S E A 

president and chief 

n e g o t i a t o r J i m 

G u d e. “ We h ave 

been able to resolve 

issues on the local 

level in the past, and 

we are commi ted to 

maintaining a good 

working relationship with the Sheldon 

Community School District so that we 

may continue to work through issues 

together going forward.” 

See SEA on page A10 

We begin 

again and 

we are 

determined 

to maintain 

the co legial 

bargaining 

relationship 

we have always 

had.” 

Jim Gude 

SEA president and 

chief negotiator 

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VOL. 44 NO. 34 SHELDON, IOWA 

REGIONAL—A pa sion 

for history ha shined 

a light on an MIA 

World War I naval 

pilot who has 

ties to N’West 

Iowa. 

A l d e n 

A n d e r s 

g r e w u p 

in Omega 

and Liberty 

Townships 

in O’Brien 

County and 

g r a d u a t e d 

from Sutherl 

a n d H i g h 

School in 1942. 

H e w e n t t o 

D e s Mo i n e s i n 

December 1943 and 

enlisted into the U.S. 

Navy. 

Over two years later, Anders 

parents — Charles and Wealthy — 

found ou their 20-year-old son was ki led 

in action when the bomber on which he was a crew 

member went down near Indonesia. 

A lot happened in Anders’ life between his gradu gradu- 

ation from high school in 1942 and his death in 

1945 and that drew the a tention of a distant family 

Pete Hi tle was born and raised in Sioux City and 

moved wit his wife, Nancy, who is the niece of 

Anders, to New Orleans in 2014. 

“I’m a history bu f,” Hi tle said. “I like to look back at 

World War I events and things like that. We’ve go the 

World War I Museum here in New Orleans.” 

Anders’ story was right up Hi tle’s a ley and it hit close 

“This is a story that has captivated my interest since I 

‘Captivated my interest’ 

Supervisors approve 

first reading of change 

BY MARK MAHONEY 

PRIMGHAR—O’Brien County is 

one step closer to opening its roads 

to o f-highway vehicles. 

During its regular board meeting 

Tuesday in Primghar, the county 

board of supervisors approved 

the first reading of a proposed 

o r d i n a n c e t h a t 

would designate 

the county roads 

o n w h i c h O H V s 

may be operated 

in the county and 

the restrictions and 

conditions related 

to such authorized 

operation of OHVs. 

O H V s i n c l u d e 

a l-te rain vehicles, o f-road utility 

vehicles and o f-road motorcycles. 

STATE WRESTLING 

Western Christian senior Skylar Bonestroo was among a large 

group of N’West Iowa wrestlers sti l in the medal hunt a the 

state wrestling meet on Friday. SEE SPORTS 

ma ried into the family,” Hi tle 

said. “Bu the family never 

rea ly talked about 

Alden that much. 

Nancy just sort of 

talk about it.” 

He wants to bring 

closure to the family. 

“My whole aim in 

this is to see if we can find Alden 

Anders and get him home,” he said. 

So, Hi tle investigated and 

found ou that Anders wa shot 

down in the Pacific Ocean 

about two weeks before the war 

ended and i sti l was considered 

mi sing in action. 

“Over the las three 

to four years, I’ve accumulated 

information and 

documents about Alden,” 

he said. “Alden is MIA as 

of June 16, 1945, and I’ve 

accumulated le ters and 

co respondence from the 

Navy between them and 

See MIA on A8 

Before the supervisors approved 

the first reading of the ordinance, 

they held a public hearing. 

There were no wri ten comments 

submi ted from the public, but Les 

Zearing of Hartley wanted to know 

more about the part of the ordinance 

that says: 

“A person sha l not operate an 

OHV on county roadways at a rate 

of speed greater than the le ser of 

See O’BRIEN on page A7 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 

Hull Area Chamber of Commerce honors eight people for contributions to community. SEE ACCENT 

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Relatives hoping organization can recover 

Sutherland graduate killed in World War II 

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West Lyon High School juniors Katrina Gilbertson and Kendra Michael practice a 

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INWOOD—The stage is not too bright 

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Katrina Gilbertson and Kendra Michael. of her and Katrina’s advancement to 

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BY MARK MAHONEY 

REGIONAL—For the 

third time in four years, 

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn 

School District voters are 

being asked to make a 

substantial investment in 

the district’s future. 

A special election has 

been set for Tuesday, 

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A special election wi l be held April 4 for a new $16.5 mi lion bond issue for the 

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn School District. Photo by Rylan Howe 

H-M-S voters will again 

consider bond measure 

April 4, on a $16.5 mi lion accept the petition. 

bond i sue that would be “The plan ca ls for 

used to improve the district’s 

aging facilities. plan that we proposed in 

pre ty much the same 

Bi l Thompson, who September,” Thompson 

has been the Hartley- said. “There’s a li tle different 

price tag.” 

Melvin-Sanborn superintendent 

for six years, The bond i sue amount 

said a petition requesting has gone up because of 

that a special election be rising construction costs. 

scheduled was presented “The bond in September 

was $16.25 mi lion; 

Monday to the district’s 

b o a rd o f e d u c a t i o n , this one is $16.5 mi lion,” 

w h i c h u n a n i m o u s l y 

approved a resolution to 

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Bethel Reformed Church wi l moving on from the church building that has been home for nearly 65 years. 

Pastor Dave Van Kley said the fire last fa l sparked conversation about what was best for the church, a vote 

was held and the congregation overwhelmingly preferred finding a new location. (Photo by Josh Harre l) 

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Marlene Heerde, the owner of the Touch of Hope Christian 

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Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 8 

a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday during 

the summer and 8 a.m.-noon Friday 

during the summer 

The school is comprised of approximately 

420 students in pre-kindergarten 

through fourth grades. The mission of East 

Elementary is to prepare all students to be 

self-confident learners. The motto of East 

Elementary is “Learning for the Future.” 

SHELDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 

1425 E. Ninth St., Sheldon 

712-324-2429 

Principal: Pete Van Velzen 

Office hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Sheldon Christian School is a private 

Christian school that caters to more than 

100 children of various denominations. 

The school provides high-quality instruction 

for children from preschool through 

eighth grade. 

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 

1020 Fourth Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-3181 

Principal: Joe Mueting 

Lead teacher: Jessica Schmalen 

Office hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday 

St. Patrick’s provides Christian education 

to about 90 prekindergarten through 

eighth-grade students of all faith denominations. 

The school has a nurse, speech 

clinician, psychologist, audiologist and 

social worker through Northwest Iowa 

Area Education Agency in Sioux Center. 

Students visit the public library weekly. A 

tuition assistance program is available. 

St. Patrick’s Little Ones Preschool is for 

children who turn 4 years old by Sept. 15. 

The nondenominational preschool also 

participates in the Catholic school’s regular 

music program and physical education 

program. 

CHILDREN’S WORLD 

1221 E. Sixth St., Sheldon 

712-324-4837 

Hours: 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday 

NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL 

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1425 Pleasant 

Court, Sheldon 

712-324-3049 

Noah’s Ark Preschool’s certified staff 

provide developmentally-appropriate 

learning experiences in a safe caring 

environment. Busing is available for the 

tuition free preschool, to and from school. 

SHELDON HEAD START 

Children’s World, 1221 E. Sixth St., Sheldon 

712-324-3825 

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 

during the school year 

A no-cost, government preschool, Head 

Start meets the needs of low-income and 

special needs children, primarily 4-yearolds. 

IOWA CHILD CARE 

RESOURCE & REFERRAL 

Upper Des Moines Opportunity 

P.O. Box 519 

101 Robins St. 

Graettinger 

www.udmo.com 


Library 

SHELDON PUBLIC LIBRARY 


712-324-2442 

www.sheldon.lib.ia.us 

Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 

p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 

closed Sunday. 

Whether a first-time visitor or a regular 

user, the Sheldon Public Library wants to 

make patrons feel welcome. The library 

has many materials and services that people 

may not know are available, and that 

includes e-books, free wireless Internet, 

the Learning Express Library with interactive 

practice tests and tutorial courses and 

more. 

Whatever you’re looking for, the Sheldon 

Public Library has it: 

■ Story time 

■ Holiday crafts 

■ Summer Library Program 

■ Book discussion groups 

■ O’Brien County Conservation library 

programs 

■ A study room 

■ Audio books 

■ DVDs 

■ Art prints 

■ Books, magazines, newspapers 

■ Puppets 

■ Tax forms and publications 

■ Census materials 

■ A color copier 

■ Genealogical materials 

■ Reference materials 

■ Local history materials 

■ Interlibrary loan and home delivery 

■ Outreach to youth and senior centers 

throughout the city 

Find a friend 

for your family! 

love 

We are sure to 

your pets 

as much as you do! 

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Family 

Companion 

•Puppies and Kittens •Birds and Small Animals 

•Aquarium Supplies •Aquariums and Fish 

•Pet Boarding •Full Line of Pet Supplies 

Your local source for pets and pet supplies! 

Located on Hwy. 18 just west of Hwy. 60 Bypass • Sheldon, IA 

Phone 712-324-4396 • thedoghouseetc@yahoo.com 

MONDAY 9-7 TUESDAY-SATURDAY 9-5 


Family Owned 

and 

Independent 

www.thedoghouseetc.com 

Full service veterinary 

clinic including boarding, 

grooming and emergency calls 

Dr. Sandy Schmith 

Dr. Chelsea Stewart 

712.324.0175 

101 North 18th Ave. Sheldon, IA 51201

Dining 

"OUR BUSINESS IS PICKING UP" 

➤ COMMERCIAL 

➤ RESIDENTIAL 

➤ FARM 

Wiring 

Trencher 

Bucket Truck 

Sheldon • 712-324-4096 

FOR ALL YOUR 

GARBAGE & 

RECYCLING 

PICK UP NEEDS 

SCHWARZ 

SANITARY SERVICE 

LIKE THE QUIET 

STRENGTH OF THE 

MIGHTY OAK, WE HAVE 

GROWN A SOLID 

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE. 

234 North 5th Avenue, Sheldon, IA 

Call Jeff or Buck at 712-324-3543 

WE HANDLE COMMERCIAL 

AND RESIDENTIAL PICK UP 

When you’ve provided for the community for as many years as 

Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, you build a trust with friends and 

neighbors. Vander Ploeg Funeral Home takes care of those around 

them with affordable prices, top quality service, 

and exceptional care... it’s a trust only experience can cultivate. 

Peter Eldridge, Matthew Ascherl 

and Ben Eldridge - Funeral Directors 

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 


712-324-5256 

Pizza and sandwiches. 

Hours: 5 a.m.-11 p.m. daily 

CASEY’S GENERAL STORE 


712-324-5648 

Pizza and sandwiches. 

Hours: Open 24 hours 

CHINESE CHEF 

101 Runger Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-5301 

Authentic Chinese. 

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday 

COOK’S CAFE 


712-324-7288 

Homestyle favorites. 

Hours: 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday 

DAIRY DANDY 

1116 S. Second Ave. (Business 60) 

712-324-2830 

Hamburgers, broasted chicken and ice cream. 

Hours: (Labor Day-Memorial Day): 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. daily; 

delivery offered until 9:30 p.m. 

Hours: (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily; 

delivery offered until 10:30 p.m. 

FANTASIA 

105 N. 18th Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-4009 

A division of Village Northwest Unlimited specialty gift shop and 

gourmet coffee bar. 

Hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 

~ SERVING THE SHELDON AREA FOR OVER 60 YEARS ~ 

Vander Ploeg 

Funeral Homes 

724 6th Avenue, Sheldon • Phone (712) 324-3331 


Dining 

HARDEE’S 


712-324-5286 

Fast food restaurant with drive-through. 

Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 

6 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday; 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 

7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 

HY-VEE’S KITCHEN 


712-324-2516 

Offering in-store dining for breakfast, 

lunch and dinner. 

Hours: 6 a.m.-8 p.m. 

J&B BAR 


712-324-4481 

Hamburgers, sandwiches, chicken and 

steak. 

Hours: 8 a.m.-no specific time Monday-Thursday, 

6 a.m.-no specific time 

Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday 

LANGER’S BAR & GRILL 


712-324-7288 

Hamburgers, pasta and steak. 


11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday 

LOS TULIPANES 

101 N. Runger Ave., Suite H, Sheldon 

712-324-0069 

Authentic Mexican cuisine. 

Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. every day 


MCDONALD’S 


712-324-2063 

Fast-food restaurant with drive through. 


OLD 60 STEAKS & CHOPS 


712-324-2000 

Steaks, chops, soups, salads and sandwiches. 

Hours: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 

p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4-10 p.m. Friday, 

4-10 p.m. Saturday 

PIZZA RANCH 

104 N. Runger Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-4800 

Pizza and chicken buffet. 

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 

buffet lunch 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 

buffet dinner 5-8 p.m. 

Monday-Saturday 

SCHOTTSY’S BAR & GRILL 

OLD 60 STEAKS & CHOPS 

1319 2nd. Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-3569 

Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, 

broasted chicken. 

Hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 

Noon-2 a.m. Sunday 

SUBWAY 

110 N. Second Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-3979 

Subs, salads and soups. 


7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 

9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 

TACO JOHN’S 


712-324-5287 

Fast-food Tex-Mex restaurant. 


TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS 


From-scratch breads & pastries, soup, 

sandwiches, various hot beverages. 

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m Monday-Friday

Purpose 

Privacy 

Dignity 

For individuals with intellectual 

or developmental disabilities, 

autism spectrum disorder, or 

traumatic brain injuries. 

Support our Businesses: 

•Village Treasure Chest 

•Fantasia •Northwest Produce 

www.villagenorthwest.org 

Therapeutic & Support Services 

Recreational & Social Services 

Residential Services 

Employment 

Join the team! See employment 

openings and apply online at 

villagenorthwest.org. Volunteer or 

tour by calling 712.324.4873. 

330 Village Circle l Sheldon, IA 

712.324.4873 

Located 2 blocks north of Highway 

18 East, north of the Sheldon High School

WELCOME to Sheldon, where our 

SCHOOLS make the FUTURE BETTER for you 

SHELDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

SHELDON MIDDLE SCHOOL 

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■ Automated Library K-12 

■ State participation in Track, Wrestling, Dance, 

Show Choir, Jazz Choir, Marching Band, 

Speech 

■ Excellence in Academic Achievement for all 

sports and activities 

■ Community Service Program 

■ All-Day/Everyday Kindergarten 

■ Transitional Kindergarten 

■ Accelerated Reader/Success Maker Software 

programs in grades K-8 

■ Middle School SOAR Program promotes 

positive student behavior 

■ Articulated curriculum for each academic 

subject guides instruction and assessment of 

student learning 

■ Synergistic modular technology and career 

program in the 7th and 8th grade 

■ Addition of three Instructional Coaches to 

develop teacher leadership and capacity 

■ Looping in Middle School 

■ Technological Rich Facilities 

■ Strong enrichment and remediation programs 

for learners with exceptional needs 

■ Composite ACT average score of 24.2 

■ Only High School Summer Theatre Program in 

the State of Iowa 

■ Experienced faculty who understand the 

unique needs of learners at all grade levels 

■ Individual and group guidance available to all 

students 

■ Tremendous parent support through Parent 

Advisory Council and volunteer activities 

■ Boys and Girls Town Model implementation in 

grades K-12 

■ Quality Learning Environments in All Three 

Buildings 

- All Buildings Air Conditioned 

- Air Quality for Student Health 

■ Vocational offerings in agriculture, industrial 

technology, business, family and consumer 

science 

■ Several course offerings result in dual high 

school and college credit 

■ Foster Grandparent Program 

■ Professional Learning Communities 

■ Intervention time built into all schools’ 

schedules to offer remediation & extension 

SHELDON COMMUNITY 

SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Sheldon, IA 51201 • www.sheldonschools.com 


SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL

Health Care 

LIVE HEALTHY SHELDON 

Each January, Sheldon residents buckle 

down to give their belt buckles a break. 

Live Healthy Sheldon, a 10-week health 

challenge, started in 2006 to get people 

motivated to lose weight and get fit. 

Participants form teams to compete in 

either the weight-loss division, activity 

minutes division or both. 

Weight-loss division team winners are 

determined by total percentage weight 

loss of the entire team. Activity minutes 

team winners are determined based on 

the average number of minutes exercised 

by members of each team. However, activity 

minutes cannot include time spent in a 

normal workday. 

Prizes are awarded for the winning 

teams and individuals in each category. 

People 18 and older can join the competition. 

NURSING 

HOME/RETIREMENT CENTER 

Fieldcrest Assisted Living 

2501 E. Sixth St., Sheldon 

712-324-2338 

www.vistaprairie.org/senior-communities/fieldcrest/ 

Cobble Creek Assisted Living 

980 Oak St., Sheldon 

712-324-7404 

www.cobblecreekassistedliving.com 

Sheldon Christian Retirement Home 

1414 Elm Court, Sheldon 

712-324-2861 

www.crhsheldon.com 

Sanford Sheldon Senior Care 

118 N. Seventh Ave., Sheldon 

1-800-568-4320 

www.sanfordsheldon.org 

CHIROPRACTORS 

Miedema Chiropractic Clinic 


712-324-9930 

Choice Chiropractic Clinic 


712-324-5313 

Sheldon Family Chiropractic Clinic 


712-324-4994 

DENTISTS 

Sheldon Family Dental Clinic 

Dr. Cory Borer 

Dr. Erin Anderson 

1002 Third Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-3646 

www.sheldonfamilydental.com 

The Dental Office 

Dr. Chad Brown 


712-324-9999 

www.thedentaloffice.org 

ORTHODONTICS 

Geyer and Binzer Orthodontics 

Dr. Randall Binzer and Dr. Curtis Geyer 

1201 S. Second Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-4142 

www.geyerbinzerorthodontics.com 

OPTOMETRISTS/EYE CARE 

Sheldon Vision Care 

Dr. John Michels 


712-324-5151 

sheldonvisioncare.com 

Eyecare Center 

Dr. Delmar Spronk, Dr. Harlan Vander 

Griend and Dr. Matthew Radke 

928 Third Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-2552 

www.visionsource-eye.com 

Jones Eye Clinic 

310 N. Second Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-4528 

www.joneseye.com 

PHARMACIES 

Hy-Vee 


712-324-0020 

Lewis Family Drug 


712-324-4331 

Shopko Pharmacy 


712-324-3552 

OTHER HEALTH RESOURCES 

Seasons Center for Behavioral Health 

O’Brien County 

6128 N Second Ave., Sheldon 

800-242-5201 

www.seasonscenter.org 

Family Crisis Centers of Northwest Iowa 

O’Brien County 

712-324-9744 

24-hour Crisis Line: 1-800-382-5603 

www.familycrisiscenters.org 

Creative Living Center 


712-324-4404 

www.creativelivingcenterpc.com 

ProActive Physical Therapy & Sports 

Rehab 

Chad Petitt, Julie Arends, Steve Haveman 

301 10th St., Suite C, Sheldon 

712-324-0110 


Protect 

Your 

Eyes 

and make the most 

of your vision! 

•Full service pharmacy with drive-up window 

•Over-the-counter medication 

•Greeting cards •Office supplies 

•Personal care items 

•Health and beauty products 


Phone 712-324-4331 

John D. Michels, O.D. 

323 9th Street, Sheldon, IA 51201 

Phone 712-324-5151 • 1-800-850-4675 • Fax 712-324-5036 

Monday 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 

Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Ready to Serve You AND YOUR FAMILY! 

1002 3rd Avenue • Sheldon, IA 51201 

Cory A. Borer, D.D.S., P.C. 

Erin R. Anderson, D.D.S. 

New Patients Welcome! 

Contact Us: 712-324-3646 • sheldonfamilydental.com 


Sanford Sheldon 

SANFORD SHELDON CLINIC 

800 Oak St., Sheldon 

712-324-5356 or 1-800-568-4332 


When it comes to family health and 

well-being, Sanford Clinic Boyden, Hartley, 

Sanborn and Sheldon provide high-quality 

convenient care for the region. 

Whether it be a sore throat, a child who 

needs a physical or a husband who needs 

minor surgery, there is care for everyone at 

the Sanford Sheldon clinic. 

SANFORD SHELDON 

MEDICAL CENTER 

118 N. Seventh Ave., Sheldon 

712-324-5041 or 1-800-568-4320 


In 2017, Sanford Sheldon Medical Center 

will celebrate its; 65th year of being an 

integral part of health care for parents, 

children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren 

in the Sheldon area. 

The health center is a full-service, 25-bed 

hospital providing complete facilities for 

medical, surgical, obstetrical and pediatric 

care. 

On-site comprehensive diagnostic services 

and outpatient care make it possible 

for patients to be conveniently serviced 

locally. 

Services include: 

n 24-hour emergency care; 

n Medical, surgical, obstetric and 

pediatric care; 

n Specialized, personal nursing care; 

n Surgical and anesthesia services — 

same day surgery; 

n Fully digital radiology services: in 

house MRI, mammography, multi-slice 

CT, ultrasound, bone density and general 

radiology services; 

n Full-service laboratory; 

n EKG and stress testing; 

n Respiratory care; 

n Rehabilitation services — physical, 

occupational, speech therapy and cardiac 

rehabilitation; 

n Swing-bed for skilled-care rehabilitation; 

n Long-term care nursing facility; 

n Home Health and Hospice Services. 

The active medical staff consists of providers 

that range from family practice to 

specialty physicians. 

Sanford Sheldon Medical Center provides 

several education and support 

groups, including certified CPR instruction, 

prepared childbirth classes, diabetes 

education and instruction, Alzheimer’s 

support group, cardiac support group and 

cardiac rehabilitation. Day or night, emergency 

or routine, young or elderly, Sanford 

Sheldon has medical service covered. 

PHYSICIANS 

n Nofil Arain, MD pediatric cardiology 

n Ross Bacon, MD, pulmonology 

n Amy Badberg, MD, family medicine 

n Ryan Becker, MD, family medicine 

n Karla Boettscher, ARNP, emergency 

medicine 

n Dana Brandys, DO, nephrology 

n Jason Chester, LICSW, therapist 

n Josephine Dunn-Junius, MD, family 

medicine 

n Monica Dykstra, ARNP, emergency 

medicine 

n Gary Famestad, MD, radiology 

n Michael Fiegen, MD, OB/GYN 

n Jackie Freese, PA, family medicine 

n Karissa Getting, ARNP, family medicine 

n William Jongewaard, MD general surgeon 

n Stacey Jumbeck, ARNP, family medicine 

n Patrick Kelly, MD, vascular surgery 

n Jackie Kramer, ARNP, family medicine 

n Scott Lichty, MD, family medicine 

n Sally McMahon, ARNP, emergency 

medicine 

n Rosie Mulder, PA, family medicine 

n Sandra Muyskens, ARNP emergency 

medicine 

n Adam Stys, MD, interventional cardiology 

n John Timmons, ARNP, emergency medicine 

n Angie Towne, ARNP, family medicine 

n Timothy Walker, MD, orthopedics and 

sports medicine 

n Amy Wingert, MD, family medicine 

n Sara Zoelle, MD, family medicine 

YOU ARE IN CONTROL 

My Sanford Chart puts you in control 

of your medical care and history, and it’s 

available from your computer or even your 

smartphone by using the Sanford Health 

App 

The My Sanford Chart allows you secure 

online access to your and your child’s 

personal health information. It’s all part of 

providing you the best possible care. 


LLRC 

NORTHWEST IOWA LIFELONG LEARNING AND 

RECREATION CENTER (LLRC) 

Their mission is to provide a safe, clean and friendly environment 

where people can focus on the pursuits of lifelong learning, 

recreation and wellness. They have an enthusiastic team of 

personal trainers, group fitness instructors and support staff that 

are ready to welcome, educate and inspire. The LLRC truly has 

something for everyone – including: 

■ Matrix cardiovascular equipment; 

■ Matrix and Troy strength training equipment; 

■ An aerobic/multi-use room to house a variety of fitness classes, 

events, and activities; 

■ Indoor walking/running track; 

■ Regular group fitness classes with certified instructors – classes 

include Yoga, Pilates, Indoor Cycling, Strength Training, and 

much more; 

■ Personal training services with certified personal trainers; 

■ Locker room and shower amenities; 

■ Kitchen and concessions capabilities; 

■ Free Wi-Fi; 

■ And most importantly, a welcoming environment for participants 

of all ages and abilities. 

For more information about the Lifelong Learning and Recreation 

Center, e-mail llrc@nwicc.edu or call (800) 352-4907 Ext. 

152. 

Lifelong Learning and Recreation Center — it’s free to all fulltime 

students who attend classes on campus. 

Trusted eye care 

for your family 

We provide a state of 

the art eye examination 

in order to deliver the 

best care for your eye 

health and vision. Our 

staff then style you with 

a frame to express your 

personality and fit your 

lifestyle, from our large 

frame selection. We 

look forward to serving 

you and your family. 

❑✔Emergency care 

❑✔Exam services 

❑✔Frames and lenses 

❑✔Prescription sunglasses 

928 3rd Ave, Sheldon, IA 

712-324-2552 

eyecarecenterweb.com 

❑✔Professional fitting 

❑✔Treatment of eye injuries 

❑✔Contact lens services 

Celebrating our 100th Anniversary! 

EYECARE CENTER 

D.E. Spronk, O.D. 

H.J. Vander Griend, O.D. 

M.L. Radke, O.D. 

a different experience... 

Stop by to 

see what we 

have to 

offer you! 

302 9TH STREET 

SHELDON, IA 

1307 10TH STREET 

ROCK VALLEY, IA 

712-324-9999 

www.thedentaloffice.org 

301 10TH ST. SUITE C, SHELDON, IA • 712.324.0110 

110 16TH STREET SW, SIOUX CENTER, IA • 712.722.1902 

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College 

Northwest Iowa Community College 

603 W. Park St., Sheldon 

712-324-5061 

www.nwicc.edu 

Northwest Iowa Community College – 

Your Success is Our Story! 

ABILITY — TALENT 

In the Technical Programs at Northwest 

Iowa Community College, we talk a lot 

about skills and hands-on learning. If 

you choose to be in one of our technical 

programs, you’ll learn that your success is 

all about the hands-on skills you get while 

you’re here. You’ll work on equipment 

in labs that are state-of-the-art. You’ll be 

guided by instructors who have been out 

there in the real world. They’ll teach you 

what you need to know. 

So, whether you’re interested in diesel 

technology, powerline, welding, or maybe 

you are interested in working in construction 

or being a machinist, you’ll find it at 

NCC. 

We’ll prepare you for the workforce. 

You’ll graduate with solid skills and abilities 

that will land you a job with the confidence 

to make good decisions with your 

career. Many of NCC’s technical programs 

transfer to four-year colleges and universities. 

IN DEMAND 

Last year, NCC’s college employment 

rate averaged 97 percent. Many of our 

highly-skilled specialist programs have 

consistently had 100 percent employment 

success for their graduates over the years. 

The NCC Placement Office offers lifetime 

placement assistance for its graduates. 

NATIONAL RECOGNITION 

NCC has been the recipient of several 

national and state awards over the past 

several years. 

The honors include: 

■ 2017 — No. 11for Best Community 

Colleges in America, Niche.com; 

■ 2017 — No. 2 in Iowa Among all 2 Year 

Colleges, LearnHowtoBecome.org; 

■ 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2011 NCC was 

recognized by the Aspen Institute as one 

of the Best 150 Community Colleges in the 

nation; 

■ 2016 — 12th nationally for Premier 

National Online Associate Degree Program, 

BestColleges.com; 

■ 2016 — Best Two Year College in Iowa, 

BestColleges.com; 

■ 2015 — 3rd Best Online College in the 

U.S; 

■ BestColleges.com, 2015 — Top 45 

Colleges in the Nation, College Scorecard, 

U.S. Department of Education. 

STEEL - IT LASTS FOREVER! 

CALL US 

FOR YOUR 

NEXT 

PROJECT! 

WHY WOULD YOU BUILD ANY OTHER 

BUILDING WHEN THESE HAVE A 

LIFETIME 

WARRANTY! 

Better wind rating and snow load ratings 

Than a wood structure for the same price! 

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL - WE WILL DO IT ALL 

•New Construction •Remodeling •Additions •Siding, Roofing and Windows 

•Residential and Commercial Buildings •Hog Buildings •Cattle Confinements 

•Machine Sheds •Storage Buildings •All Types of Steel and Wood Frame Buildings 

•Lead Safe Renovator •Authorized Federal Steel Builder 

712-540-2434 • FREE ESTIMATES 

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www.skinnyconstruction.com • Jeremiah “Skinny” Postma 

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College 

START HERE — THEN TRANSFER 


also offers transfer programs. It makes 

sense. Start here by taking the basic core 

courses. For two years, you’ll save a lot 

of money and stay closer to home; then 

you can transfer to a four-year college or 

university. Want to be an accountant or a 

teacher? Maybe you want to be a human 

resource manager, physician, nurse or 

own your own business — it’s all within 

your reach when you choose NCC. 

NCC has many agreements so you can 

transfer to a four-year College. Some of 

NCC’s partners are: 

n Iowa State University and the University 

of Iowa both have signed seamless 

transfer agreements with NCC. There are 

many degrees now available through this 

agreement. You will receive an advisor for 

both NCC and ISU or U of I to make your 

transition as easy as possible. 

n Briar Cliff University, Sioux City. This 

program allows students to earn a fouryear 

degree without leaving the NCC campus: 

Business Administration, Human 

Resources Management, Accounting and 

an online RN to BSN program are some of 

the programs offered. 

n Northwestern College, Orange City. 

This program allows students in designated 

two-year Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree 

programs at NCC to continue their education 

at Northwestern College to earn a 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Elementary 

Education, Business Administration 

or their RN to BSN program. 

n University of Northern Iowa, Cedar 

Falls. Through the Admissions Partnership 

Program, NCC students who plan 

to pursue bachelor’s degrees at UNI will 

receive special benefits to help pave the 

way for academic success at both schools. 

n Buena Vista University, Storm Lake. 

This program offers online and on-campus 

degree completion programs in: 

Accounting, Bachelor of Applied Studies, 

Business Administration, Business Economics, 

Criminology and Criminal Justice, 

Health Services Leadership, Human 

Services, Finance and Banking, Management, 

Marketing, Organizational Leadership, 

Psychology, Wellness Management, 

and Public Administration. 

n Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE. This 

program makes it possible for students to 

complete their bachelor’s degree through 

Bellevue University the following year 

after they complete their associate’s twoyear 

degree either online or on a campus. 

n Other schools NCC students transfer 

to: South Dakota State University, Morningside 

College, University of South Dakota 

and many more. 

THUNDER FRIDAYS 

One of the best ways to figure out if a 

college is for you is to schedule a campus 

visit. Believe us when we say this — we 

have years of experience helping students 

figure out what to do for the next 

step in their educational journey. We see 

it over and over again — students figure 

out where they “fit” when they come to 

campus and see it for themselves. All the 

brochures, TV commercials, Twitter feeds 

and Facebook pages are great preliminary 

research. 

HOUSING 

Just a short walk from classes, student 

housing at Northwest Iowa Community 

College is made up of four housing complexes: 

n Cherokee Hall - apartment style living; 

n Lyon Hall - suite style living; 

n O’Brien Hall - suite style living; 

n Osceola Hall (currently under construction) 

— suite style living. 

OSCEOLA HALL — OPENING FALL 

2017 

Northwest Iowa Community College is 

currently constructing Osceola Residence 

Hall which will be a 19,000-square-foot 

building that will open in the fall of 2017. 

Osceola Hall will consist of suites that will 

house four students. Each suites will consist 

of the following: 

n Living room; 

n Kitchen; 

n Two bathrooms (each bathroom will 

service two people); 

n Four individual bedrooms (students 

will have their own private sleeping 

space). 

In addition, the Osceola Hall walk out 

basement will feature a state-of-the-art 

gaming room designed for several students 

to be playing at one time. Students 

in all existing residence halls will be able 

to access this gaming room as well. The 

new residence hall will house 40 students 

along with two residence assistant living 

spaces and accommodations for one 

onsite residence hall director. 

WORKFORCE & ECONOMIC 

DEVELOPMENT 

NCC’s Workforce & Economic Development 

and Continuing Education Departments 

offer job training, retraining, adult 

literacy, state and federally mandated programs 

and recreation and leisure courses. 

NCC’s Department of Workforce and 

Economic Development provides customized 

training solutions, funding 

opportunities, and other outreach programs 

to meet the changing needs of our 

businesses, communities and the regional 

economy. If you would like to contact 

someone in the Workforce & Economic 

department call 712-324-5061 or email 

janderson@nwicc.edu. 


Highway 60 Development 

The community of Sheldon was at a 

crossroads when the Iowa Department 

of Transportation announced it would 

bypass the city to build the new Highway 

60 expressway. 

The community had to make a decision 

— embrace the bypass or fear that it 

would lead to the eventual disappearance 

of downtown Sheldon. 

With vision and foresight, the community 

chose to look at the bypass as an 

opportunity. That attitude allowed an 

atmosphere of opportunity to settle in, 

and the city has grown. 

The Runger Addition was started first 

north of Highway 18 and west of Highway 

60. The development area, consisting of 

mostly commercial businesses, such as 

Pizza Ranch, Neal Chase Lumber and a 

strip mall that contains Los Tulipanes 

and Chinese Chef, has spaces available 

for growth. A small light industrial area 

remains available for development. 

The city then began developing Sheldon 

Crossing, a commercial area located south 

of Highway 18 and west of Highway 60. 

Sheldon Plaza/McDonald’s, Holiday Inn 

Express and Taco John’s have located there 

so far. 

The east side of the Highway 60 expressway 

is growing as well. 

Crossroads Industrial Park, a heavy 

industrial area opened in 2013 on the east 

side of the Highway 60 expressway and 

south of Highway 18. 

The approximately 70-acre development 

site welcomed Ziegler Cat, based in 

Minneapolis, as the first occupant. The 

heavy equipment retailer will also have an 

extensive service location. 

White Wolf Web, an offset commercial 

printing plant, rebuilt in its new location 

after a fire destroyed the company’s original 

structure in June 2013. 

There was a number of other developments 

that took place along Highway 

60 in 2015. Impressions Salon moved to 

FRED’S PLUMBING & HEATING 

Crossroads Court, and Oldenkamp Detail 

opened a location in Runger Park. Fred’s 

Plumbing & Heating opened a location in 

2016 in the Sheldon Crossroads Industrial 

Park. Crossroads Pavilion event center 

and Babcock Meat Company were 2016 

additions. 

This year, Bomgaars opened a brand 

new 32,000-square-foot facility just to the 

east of Ziegler Cat. 

DEVELOPMENT 

2004 Van Drie Automotive and Rental opens 

2005 Neal Chase Lumber opens 

2006 S² Computer Solutions opens 

2006 Farm Credit Services of America opens 

2007 Pizza Ranch opens; Taco Johns opens 

2007 Memory Lane Restorations opens 

2007 Sheldon Plaza/McDonald’s opens 

2008 Holiday Inn Express opens 

2009 Van Dyke Construction opens 

2010 Los Tulipanes opens in Sheldon Crossroads Court strip mall 

2011 O’Brien County Implement opens 

2012 Southwest Wholesale RV & Chinese Chef relocate 

2013 Sheldon Nail & Spa opens 

2013 Cellular Only (Verizon) 

2013 Ziegler Cat opens 

2013 White Wolf Web begins constructions 

2014 De Zoete Winkel opens 

2014 Sold light industrial lots in the Runger Development Park 

2014 Opened the Sheldon Crossing Residential Development 

2015 Impressions Salon moves to Crossroads Court 

2015 Oldenkamp Detail opens a location in Runger Park 

2016 Fred’s Plumbing & Heating opens in Sheldon Crossroads Industrial Park 

2016 Babcock Meat Company opens 

2017 Bomgaars opens new 32,000 square foot facility 

2017 Crossroads Pavilion to open this summer. The $5.3 million event center will 

have a large community park built around it in future. 


History 

SOUNDS OF THE PAST 

Off in the distance, you can hear a shrill 

whistle of a train as it announces its arrival 

in Sheldon. 

That same sound was the one that 

brought businesses and people to a place 

settlers came to call home. 

During the past 130 years, Sheldon has 

been home to many generations that 

have played a part in the city’s growth 

and development. Yet, anyone who visits 

Sheldon today may find it hard to believe 

the community once was occupied solely 

by large herds of elk, buffalo and deer. 

Throughout most of the 1880s, the land 

on which the community stands was prairie. 

Actually, much of O’Brien County was 

unsettled because it was sitting on a land 

zone established by the federal government. 

The zone separated Sioux Indians 

to the west and Sac and Fox Indians to 

the east. Because it was often used as a 

battleground and the government troops 

who could help were occupied with the 

Civil War, most settlers made their homes 

on more peaceful land. 

With the coming of surveyors, the land 

started to look more attractive, especially 

as a crossing for the railroad connecting 

Omaha to the Twin Cities. 

As the tracks neared O’Brien County 

in 1871, surveyors platted the city to be 

named after Israel Sheldon, a prominent 

businessman, adventurer and stockholder 

in the railroad. 

BUSTLING PRAIRIE TOWN 

Not until July 3, 1872, was the prairie 

replaced by buildings and houses. And 

with construction half finished, settlers 

stopped to celebrate Independence Day 

on a patch of grass called City Park. 

That community spirit guided the new 

settlement to become the largest town in 

O’Brien County. After just six months, The 

Sheldon Mail newspaper was reporting 

the history-making events of the town. 

And within the next 10 years, a saloon, 

lumberyard and hardware store were 

serving the people of Sheldon. 

Yet, the business that first put Sheldon 

on the map was a giant mill that ground 

grain into feed and flour, which then was 

shipped throughout the prairie nation. 

The Prairie Queen Mill was a drawing card 

for Sheldon, as the owners built an elevator 

and 18 cottages for the employees. 

The mill’s influence was most notable in 

the monetary value it brought to Sheldon, 

bringing in $600,000 within its first year. 

Because of the way the mill fueled the 

growth of the town, Sheldon acquired the 

name Prairie Queen City. Sheldon still 

notes its roots with organizations like the 

Prairie Queen Kiwanis, Sheldon Prairie 

Museum and Prairie Arts Council. 

DESTROYED BY FIRE 

In the midst of the city’s growth, Sheldon 

faced its first major setback in July 1888 

when a blaze started in a downtown loft 

and traveled through the business district. 

Because the wooden structures were built 

close together, the fire spread quickly, 

wiping out most of the downtown businesses. 

The community did not dwell on the 

tragedy long. Rather, residents made an 

opportunity out of the circumstances 

by rebuilding downtown into a popular 

shopping area, lined with impressive brick 

buildings. 

Today, it is easy to see how influential 

the events of Sheldon’s history have been 

on the city. The downtown continues to 

offer a variety of services still housed in 

the historic brick buildings. Sheldon also 

boasts a variety of restaurants, cultural 

activities, entertainment and recreational 

opportunities. 

The influence of agriculture still is quite 

evident as well, particularly in the storage 

elevators of Ag Partners that can be spotted 

several miles from Sheldon and the 

AGP facility that rises high above the trees. 

STILL GOING STRONG 

As in the past, Sheldon schools continue 

to be an important part of the community’s 

future. The schools include the public 

facilities of the Sheldon Community 

School District. Those are complemented 

by two private schools, Sheldon Christian 

School and St. Patrick’s Catholic School. 


also contributes to the community, drawing 

students from around the region, 

many who later become residents of Sheldon. 

Village Northwest Unlimited employs 

many Sheldon residents. The Village is a 

well-respected facility that serves hundreds 

of adults with disabilities. Through 

the efforts of the Village, Sheldon also 

became known as The Marigold City. The 

Village started the community-wide project 

to plant thousands of marigolds along 

Sheldon’s highways each year for 17 years, 

ending in 2007. 

In addition to the moniker of The Marigold 

City, Sheldon has used the slogans 

of “Prairie Queen City” and “Sheldon: A 

Really Nice Place.” 

In 2007, a Sheldon Marketing Committee 

was formed with the purpose of establishing 

an identity for Sheldon. The new 

brand is “Sheldon: Where Families Come 

First,” uniting the community and values 

of the city. 

Yet, all of the sights and sounds that have 

developed in Sheldon, the one sound that 

continues to tell the story of the city’s history 

is the daily train whistles, announcing 

their arrival to Sheldon. 



HAPPY 

COMMUNITY 

BANKING 

Citizens State Bank is proud of 

OVER 55 YEARS 

OF LOCAL SERVICE 

to the Sheldon Area. 

LOCAL PEOPLE 

LOCAL DECISIONS 

LOCAL COMMITMENT 

LOCAL INVESTMENT 

LOCAL MANAGEMENT 

Congratulations 

Sherri Van Gorp, CD/IRA Officer 

Kathy Kruger, Senior Vice President 

SHERRI VAN GORP AND KATHY KRUGER 

marking 40 YEARS of outstanding service 

to our customers at Citizens State Bank 

MEMBER FDIC 

808 3rd Ave., Box 130 


Phone 712-324-2519 

www.csbsheldon.com

Sheldon Community Guide

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