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Man charged for OWI after going in ditch

Sheldon · Sheldon

Man charged for OWI after going in ditch

SIBLEY—A 42-year-old Worthington, MN, man was arrested about 3 a.m. Friday, July 4, in Sibley on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, failure to maintain control and no valid driver’s license.See the Story

O'Brien County Fair prepares for its 101st year

Primghar · Primghar

O'Brien County Fair prepares for its 101st year

PRIMGHAR—The 101st O’Brien County Fair will be held Saturday-Thursday, July 19-24, at the fairgrounds in Primghar.See the Story

Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates 125 years of faith

Sheldon · Sheldon

Trinity Lutheran Church celebrates 125 years of faith

God makes promises through scripture, like “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you,” from Hebrews 13:5. For the congregation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawarden, they’ve seen that promise fulfilled for the past 125 years.Read Article

Sheldon's historic Masonic Temple demolished

SHELDON—The demolition of the Sheldon Masonic Temple, which was more than 100 years old, began last Wednesday at 1017 Third Ave. downtown.Sheldon · Sheldon Read Article

Sheldon camper arrested for knife, intox

SHELDON—A 30-year-old Sheldon man was arrested about 12:15 a.m. Thursday, July 17, on charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct — loud raucous noise and public intoxication.Sheldon · Sheldon Read Article

Hazel Kuiper, 104, Sheldon, formerly of Sanborn

SHELDON—Hazel Arlene Kuiper, 104, Sheldon, formerly of Sanborn, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Sanford Health Sheldon Care Center. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at Sanborn Christian Reformed Church in Sanborn. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery…Sheldon · Sheldon Read Article

Man arrested for forgery in Sioux Center

SIOUX CENTER—A 56-year-old man was arrested about 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Sioux Center on a charge of forgery.Sheldon · Sheldon Read Article

Sanborn’s Railroad Days celebration is July 24-27 – TheSanbornPioneer

Sanborn’s Railroad Days celebration will be Thursday through Sunday, July 24-27. Sanborn Railroad Days Parade Route Railroad Days 2025 kicks off in just a week. Sanborn’s annual celebration will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 24, 25, 26 and 27.Miller Park will host activities Friday night, Saturday and Sunday but Thursday night features a Cruise Night up and down Main Street beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the theme being “Dancing th…Sanborn · Sanborn Read Article

O’Brien County Fair Royalty to be crowned – TheSanbornPioneer

Candidates for 2025 Fair Royalty are, from left, front, Ashlynn Gunnerson, Kierstyn Sandy, Danielle Tesch, Mikayla Meyer; back, Damian Dodge, Gabe Moermond, Austin Negus, MaKenna Wallin, Reese Farquhar. Not pictured is Chris Freese who participated in the judging via Zoom due to a prior commitment. The 2025 O’Brien County Fair King and Queen will be crowned on Monday, July 21, by the 2024 King Caden Wittrock and Queen Makenna Hofmeyer. The Coron…Sanborn · Sanborn Read Article

Hawks get it done in tourney opener with shutout win over Sibley-Ocheyedan – TheSanbornPioneer

Kamryn Ebel’s scoop of a ball hit to her second base position was part of an errorless defensive effort by the Hawks in the tourney win over Sibley-Ocheyedan. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn got dominant pitching, rock solid defense and enough runs to end the game early. The result was an 8-0 five-inning victory over Sibley-Ocheyedan in a Class 2A Region 3 opening round game played July 7 at Hartley.“The girls took care of business tonight,” stated Hawk …Sanborn · Sanborn Read Article

Arrested for unlawful possession of drug

SHELDON—A 40-year-old George man was arrested about 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, on an O’Brien County warrant for unlawful possession of a prescription drug.Sheldon · Sheldon Read Article

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