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š± What did Sheldonās council decide about next yearās budget and HR?
Good morning Sheldon! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- What did Sheldonās council decide about next yearās budget and HR?
- See how a 36-foot classroom brought farm life to Sheldon kids
- Why Sheldon police sought a warrant in this vehicle damage case
Also on today's calendar: Unity Christian at Sheldon and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 25 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 24.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 31 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Sheldon City Council Approves HR Services Agreement, Budget (kiwaradio.com) ā Sheldonās city council has approved both a new HR services contract and the 2026ā27 city budget, decisions that shape how city staff are supported and how tax dollars are spent. Residents raised concerns about tax levels, TIF use, and legal costs, while officials encouraged the public to attend future budget workshops and noted the meeting was unusually tense. 
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2. Sheldon elementary students learn agriculture through mobile classroom (ktiv.com) ā Students at Sheldonās East Elementary got hands-on with agriculture when the Seed Survivor Mobile Classroom parked outside their school, turning a regular Thursday into a farm-focused field trip. Kids explored plant science stations, virtual reality games, and local ag connections before planting sunflower seeds to take home, while teachers emphasized how the visit broadened career and agriculture awareness. Ā Ā Ā
3. Paullina Man Arrested On Warrant For Alleged Driving In Sheldon Without Owner's Consent (kiwaradio.com) ā Sheldon police say a Paullina man is accused of driving a vehicle in Sheldon without the ownerās consent and leaving it damaged at North 4th Avenue and Pine Street. He was arrested on a warrant, faces felony criminal mischief and a misdemeanor charge, and is currently held in the OāBrien County Jail pending a preliminary hearing. Ā Ā Ā
4. Look for strong KP-WC-RV boys outdoor sprinting events (nwestiowa.com) ā A Kingsley-Pierson/Woodbury Central/River Valley boys track preview highlights several returning sprinters and relay teams aiming for strong Western Valley Conference finishes. Distance runner Devin Metcalf is noted for contending late in the 3,200 at last yearās Class 2A state qualifier in Sheldon, underscoring how local meets here factor into broader postseason ambitions. Ā Ā Ā
5. Le Mars city official honored by state group (nwestiowa.com) ā A regional development leader who has spent two decades strengthening Sheldon, Orange City, and Le Mars has been honored with a statewide rural leadership award. Le Mars Community Development Director Mark Gaul was recognized for helping communities like Sheldon turn planning ideas into real projects through collaboration among public officials, developers, and residents. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Sheldon
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Upcoming Events in
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Unity Christian Girls Varsity Soccer @ Sheldon
Sheldon High School, 1700 E 4th St, Sheldon
4:30 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Unity Christian at Sheldon
Sheldon High School , 1700 E 4th St , Sheldon
4:30 pm -
Girls Soccer (H) vs. Unity Christian
Sheldon High School , 1700 E 4th St , Sheldon
4:30 pm -
Boys Soccer (T) vs. Unity Christian
Unity Christian High School , 216 Michigan Ave SW , Orange City
5:00 pm -
MS Track at MOC-FV Invite
MOC-Floyd Valley High School , 615 8th St SE , Orange City
4:30 pm -
Boys Golf at Rock Valley
Rock Valley Golf Club , 701 Golf Course Rd , Rock Valley
4:30 pm -
Girls Golf at Central Lyon
Rock River Golf & Country Club , 1344 N Union St , Rock Rapids
4:30 pm -
Coed Track at Sheldon Invite
Sheldon High School , 1700 E 4th St , Sheldon
4:30 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
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š Events Nearby
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Boys Soccer (H) vs. Sioux City North
Sheldon High School , 1700 E 4th St , Sheldon
5:00 pm -
Girls Soccer (H) vs. Unity Christian
Sheldon High School , 1700 E 4th St , Sheldon
4:30 pm -
Boys Soccer (T) vs. Unity Christian
Unity Christian High School , 216 Michigan Ave SW , Orange City
5:00 pm -
Boys Golf at Rock Valley
Rock Valley Golf Club , 701 Golf Course Rd , Rock Valley
4:30 pm
Friday April 17
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ag Processing, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler in Sheldon. Apply here.
- Seasons Center for Behavioral Health posted a job opening for Respite Care Provider in Sheldon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sheldon here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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