City of Sheldon, Iowa

08/28/2026

This week crews finished the asphalt work at East Lawn Cemetery. Check it out when you get a chance. It turned out really nice!

08/24/2026

HWY 18 will be closed for RR track repairs starting on 8/31. The repairs are expected to be completed by 9/4. Please use the detour route on the included map. A second closure in the same area will be happening in mid September. Please drive with caution.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Reminder: The 2026 Sheldon Doggie Dip will take place on Friday, August 21st at the Sheldon Outdoor Aquatic Center from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. We hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

See below for a proper way to dispose of lithium-ion batteries thanks to the Northwest Iowa Landfill. The Sheldon bin is located in the south east corner of the community building parking lot. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Northwest Iowa Landfill is making it easier and safer for residents to dispose of lithium-ion batteries by launching a new battery recycling program across its service area. The initiative is designed to help keep hazardous batteries out of the regular trash and recycling stream, reducing the growing risk of fires at landfills and recycling facilities.

- The use of lithium- ion batteries are part of our everyday life in multiple ways. In the last 10 years there has been a 900% increase in lithium battery usage. Improper disposal of these batteries in landfills & recycle centers are a big reason for fires in landfills and recycle centers. While exact figures aren’t available for all battery-caused fires, catastrophic waste/recycle facility fires caused by lithium-ion batteries has risen by 41% over the last 5 years. These incidents cause over $2.5 billion in damages.

Our landfill has installed specialized battery collection bins purchased from CleanRiver Recycling Solutions, a company based in Aurora, Ontario, Canada, that provides recycling collection systems used by municipalities and waste facilities throughout North America.
Residents are encouraged to bring rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to the designated collection location rather than placing them in household garbage or curbside recycling carts.
If you have a damaged lithium-ion battery PLEASE CALL US FOR PROPER DISPOSAL and do not put it in the bins.
For more information about the Northwest Iowa Landfill’s new battery recycling program, including accepted battery types and collection hours, contact Northwest Iowa Landfill directly. 4540 360th STREET | SHELDON, IOWA | 51201-8020 | 712-324-4026

08/13/2026

Sign up for clean up days.

08/03/2026

Be aware of the the trail closure west of the sale barn. This work is part of the Hwy 18 drainage improvement project. More to come on road closures and detours in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience while we complete this work.

07/24/2026

Cans came in today!!
We will be at 300 North 2nd Ave
Saturday July 25th from 8:00-11:30
Three sizes available:
35 gallon
65 gallon
95 gallon (this size is only for recycling if you use for garbage on trash day, it will not be picked up)

07/07/2026

Playground Paradise at City Park will be closed on Wednesday July 8 and Thursday July 9 for maintenance.

07/02/2026

With the recent rainfalls, predicted heavy rain and potential flooding we would like to remind everyone that sump pumps must discharge to their yard, a street, or a storm sewer by the street. Please make sure they are not discharging into the sanitary sewer plumbing. Discharging into the sanitary sewer is illegal and most importantly greatly increases the odds of sewer back up into your home and your neighbors homes. Please be a responsible homeowner and check your sump pump discharge today. We do not want a repeat of 2024! Your cooperation is much appreciated.

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