Sheldon

The largest community in O’Brien County, Sheldon has always been the hub of transportation. For many years, the rail system has provided a way of travel for businesses from as far away as Minneapolis and Omaha. Found at the crossroads of 4-lane Iowa Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 18, Sheldon is less than an hour from Interstates 29 and 90. We are the hub for two railroads – Union Pacific (runs north and south “think UP”) and Canadian Pacific runs east to west on the south end of town.
Annual events include the Golden Easter Egg Hunt, Independence Day, Crazy Days and Trick or Treating. Sheldon’s annual Celebration Days takes place every Labor Day weekend in the City Park and surrounding area. There is a parade, kid’s rides, games, food booths, entertainment, arts and crafts.
Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon with Dordt and Northwestern Universities close by. Sheldon’s teachers in both the public and private school systems not only work hard at educating our students but also instill values that carry the children throughout life: respect, honesty and trust. We feel our students learn from the best… and grow up to be the best. As adults, they not only stay in the community to raise their families, but they help provide our community with a strong, highly educated workforce.
The City of Sheldon has a diverse and robust park and trail system. Some features include softball fields, basketball courts, picnic shelters, electrical hook-up campsites, biking and walking trails, frisbee golf, and a Skate Park for skateboarding and rollerblading. Other recreational facilities include the Sheldon Golf & Country Club and the Sheldon Outdoor Family Aquatic Center.
We invite you to visit our community. You’ll soon realize that Sheldon IS Where Families Come First!

Source: sheldoniowa.gov/