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FUN THINGS
TO DO
O'Brien County warmly
welcomes any and all who
wish to visit, shop and play here. We are the ideal
place for tourism and to take that quickie vacation. We have
fun things to do for all ages. Tour organizers are
encouraged to contact us so we can customize your trip to
your specifications. We're glad you stopped by!
If you have any questions please let us know.
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Contact us at
712.957.1313
ocedc@tcaexpress.net
P.O. Box 616 Primghar, IA. 51245
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Boating
Bowling
Camping
Fishing
Football
Golf & Mini-Golf
Hunting
Libraries
Lodging
Motor Sports
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Museums & Historic
Sites
Parks and Campgrounds
Snowmobile Trails
Swimming & Fitness
Theatre Groups
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BOWLING
Thunder Alley
113 E. Broadway
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3625
Bowl-Mor Lanes
205 Main Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3322
$5.00 Special: 2 Lines of Bowling including Shoe Rental
Also Available: Arcade, Pool Table, Bar and Grill
Budd-Z's Sport Bar and Grill/REC
Bowl
104 N. 3rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2022
League, Open Bowling, and Cosmic Bowling
Restaurant: Full menu, Steaks, Seafood, Chicken, and short
order for family dining.
Lounge: Sports bar, karaoke
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Parks and Camping Facilities
Click here for a complete listing of our State,
County and city parks and camping facilities, including rates
and amenities.
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Private cabins for rent
at Mill Creek and Dog Creek State Parks |
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GOLFING
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Meadowbrook Golf & Country
Club
3558 Vine Avenue
Hartley, IA 51346
(3 1/2 miles South of Hartley on Blacktop Road M-12)
(712) 728-2060
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Open April 1 through October 1
$9.00 per 9 Holes of Golf
Practice Range; Rental Cars,
Restaurant and Lounge
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Paullina Golf Club
5630 460th Street (Highway 10)
P.O. Box 327
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3477
Contact Person: Glenda or Lloyd Heithus
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Open April 15 through October 15
$12.00 per 9 Holes of Golf
$18.00 per 18 Holes of Golf
$80.00 Punch Card for 10 rounds
Short Order Food Service |
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Primghar Golf & Country
Club
2nd St. NE
Primghar, IA 51245
(721) 957-6781
Country Club dining open
to public:
Mark Coady (Course Superintendent)
275 1st. St. S.E.
Primghar, IA 51245
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Open April 1 - Nov. 1
7:00 am till closing
During Nov. through March - flexible hours
Voted best 9-hole course in IA in 1990 by PGCC
Course open for Public Golf
League (men & ladies) Mon, Tue, Wed, - May through August
Open Golf - Thursday through Sunday
Assorted Tournaments
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Sanborn Golf & County Club
901 Sanborn Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-5660
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Open April through October
Weekdays - $ 9.00 per 9 Holes
15.00 All-Day Green Fees
Weekends - $12.00 per 9 Holes
18.00 All-Day Green Fees
Restaurant & Lounge Offers a Full
Menu for Any Dining Pleasure.
Party Room Also Available
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Sheldon Golf Course
3040 Nest Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4275
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Open April through October
Weekdays - $ 8.00 per 9 Holes
$10.00 per 18 Holes
Weekends - $12.00 per 9 Holes
$15.00 per 18 Holes
Restaurant & Lounge Offers
Sandwiches & Snacks Anytime
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Miniature Golf-
Putt-A-Round
Highway 60, South
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2830
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Open 10 am-10 pm Mon-Sat
11 am-10 pm Sundays
$1.00 Ages 15 & Under
$2.00 Ages 16 & Up
Children Under 5 Free
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Hunting & Fishing
O'Brien County is a
sportsman's delight with plentiful fishing and hunting in our
lakes and rivers. Hunting and fishing licenses are
readily available at these suppliers:
IN HARTLEY
Hartley Farm & Home Center, 211 S. Central 712.928.2025
IN PAULLINA
Weidaman's True Value Hardware 104 E. Broadway 712.949.3728
IN PRIMGHAR
O'Brien County Recorder's Office, 155 S. Hayes (County
Courthouse in Primghar) 712.957.3045
Pro-Go Convenience Store 155 S. Rerick (Hwy 59) 712.957.0640
IN SANBORN
Sanborn Hardware 118 Main St. 712.930.5221
IN SHELDON
Downtown Hardware, 816 3rd Ave. 712.324.3215
Pamida Store 1501 Park (Hwy 18 E) 712.324.4301
IN SUTHERLAND
Car Go Express, 202 W. Southern (Hwy 10) 712.446.3769 |
Pheasant, quail, grouse,
duck, geese, wild turkey, deer,
walleye, catfish, perch, crappie and more
can be found in O'Brien County.
Guide services are also available as well as lodging with the
sportsman in mind.
Contact
Team O'Brien at 712.957.1313 for details or e-mail at
ocedc@tcaexpress.net
For fees and regulations click here |
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Football
O'Brien County is proud
to be the home of the best semi-pro football team around -
THE SHARKS!
The Sharks, located in
Sutherland, Iowa, are part of the North Central Division of
the National American Football League. The 2007 season will
bring you ten games with five being played right here at the
football field in Sutherland.
For rosters, practice
schedules, click here
http://iowasharksfootball.com/default.aspx
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks
http://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us
Sheldon Orabs
http://www.sheldon.k12.ia.us
South O'Brien Wolverines
http://www.s-obrien.k12.ia.us
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Libraries
Below is a list of libraries within the different communities
of O'Brien County.
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Archer Public Library
203 Sanford Street
Archer, IA 51231
(712) 723-5629
Marlys Wolthuizen, Librarian
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Hours:
Mondays- 6-8 p.m.
Wednesdays - 4-7:30 p.m.
Saturdays - 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Story Hours each month;
Reading Program each summer;
Santa Day in December; Interlibrary Loan; Audio Books;
Fiction & Non-fiction; Videos & DVD's; Computers.
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Hartley Public Library
91 1st Street, S.E.
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-2080 – Phone
(712) 928-2823 – Fax
email:
webmaster@hartley.lib.ia.us |
Hours:
Monday, Wednesday 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00
am-5:30 pm
Friday
1:00 pm-5:30 pm
Saturdays
10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Call us for reference questions, inter-library loans,
renewals, and meeting room use. Services include fax
system, internet access, bestseller's reading club and much
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Paullina Public Library
113 S. Mickley
Paullina, IA 51046
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Hours:
Tuesdays 2 pm – 6 pm
Wednesdays 10 am – 8 pm
Thursdays 2 pm – 8 pm
Fridays 2 pm – 6 pm
Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm
Free Preschool Story Hour in Spring & Fall
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Primghar Public
Library
320 1st Street, N.E.
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-8981
email:
primlib@tcaexpress.net
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Hours:
Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm
Thursdays 1 pm – 6 pm
Fridays 9 am – 12 Noon & 1 pm – 5 pm
Saturdays 1 pm – 5 pm
Story Hour Each Friday at 10 am |
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Sanborn Public Library
407 Main Street
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3215 – Phone
(712) 930-3170 – Fax
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Hours:
Mondays 1:30 – 5:30 pm
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:30 – 5:30 pm
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Thursdays 1:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Children’s Story Hour Held in Conjunction with Most Holidays
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Sheldon Public Library
925 4th Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2442
Services: Books: Large print; on tape, on CD. Magazines,
Videos, DVD's, Art prints, Puppets, Local History, Microfilm,
Census materials, Tax forms, Copy machine, Computers with
internet access, Games, Study room, Summer library program,
Home delivery of materials, Homework help, reference
materials, on-line databases.
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Winter Hours (Labor Day -
Memorial Day):
Mondays 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursdays 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fridays 9:30
am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Summer Hours:
Mondays
9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Preschool Story Time:
Tuesdays 10 am & 1 pm
Thursdays 10 am
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General N.B. Baker Library
315 Ash St.
Sutherland, IA 51058
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Hours:
Monday 2 - 5 pm; 7 - 9 pm
Tuesday 2 - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 - 5 pm; 7 - 9 pm
Friday 2 - 5
pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Printing: Microfilm--$0.25/page; Copies--$0.10/page
Computer--$0.10/page (b&w);
Fax: $2--first page, $1--pages 2-10 sent; $1/page received |
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Lodging
Below is a list of lodging
establishments in O'Brien County.
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Dr. Bell's Sweet Dreams
Bed -N- Breakfast
555 S. Hayes
Primghar, IA 51245
P.O. Box 114
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 757-6000 or 888-880-6000
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Bed & Breakfast 24 hours, 7 days
Brunch 8:00 - 11:00 (by reservation)
Lunch 11:00 - 2:00
Teas 2:00 - 4:00 (by reservation)
Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 (by reservation)
Room: $35/night includes full breakfast
Senior's Day - Card games all day served with snacks, 10%
discount on all purchases.
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Thompson Arms Inn & Suites
380 2nd St SE
Primghar, IA 51245
712-957-1012
After Hours: 712-757-4751
Cell Phone: 712-899-1255
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Open 7 Days per Week
24 Hours per Day
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Iron Horse Inn
1111 2nd Ave (Bus. Hwy 60 South)
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-5353
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Open 7 Days per Week
24 Hours per Day
Rates: $34 Single-One Person
$40 Single-Two People
$45 Double
Attached Restaurant & Lounge.
Meeting Rooms, Fax, Photocopier, Cable TV, Handicap &
Nonsmoking Rooms available.
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Sheldon Motel
500 West Park Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2568
(712) 324-8205 (Fax)
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Monday-Saturday 7am-10:30 pm
Sunday 8 am-10 pm
Check In Available 24 Hrs/Day
Rooms from $27.99 + Tax
Weekly & Monthly Rates Available
Drive-Up Parking; Air; Remote TVs
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Sunset Motel
1401 S. 2nd Ave (Old Hwy 60)
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2475
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Open 7 Days per Week with an
"Old Fashioned Welcome"
8 am – 10 pm (also Night Buzzer)
Rates: $28 Single (including tax)
$33 Double (including tax)
Outdoor Picnic Area; Gas BBQ Grill;
Coin Laundry; Fridges & Microwaves.
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Rates (from $30);
Restaurant and Lounge next door;
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The White House Inn
227 North Main
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 448-3782
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Open 7 Days per Week
24 Hours per Day
Features 9 Rooms with Private
Baths & an Indoor Jacuzzi.
Great Place to hold Bridal Showers, Weddings, Class/Family
Reunions, and Wedding Anniversaries.
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Motor Sports
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Hartley Plessis Motor
Speedway
Address
Hartley, IA
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Summer:
Web Page--Caution
Schedule |
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Primghar Figure 8 Races
Intersection B40 and Hwy 59
Primghar, IA
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Summer Only:
June to August
Web Page
Schedule |
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Sheldon Competition Park
Address
Sheldon, IA
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Summer :
Web Page
Schedule |
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Museums
Below is a list of museums within the different communities of
O'Brien County.
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Sheldon Prairie Museum,
Sheldon, Iowa
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Heritage Park – Museum
1st St NE and Heritage Park Rd
Primghar, IA 51245
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Summer Hours:
By Appointment by calling
Fay Schall
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-2017
or (712) 957-1511
11 buildings; donations accepted |
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Pear Tree
House Museum
Sutherland Remembers When Society
201 Second Street
Sutherland, IA 51058
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Open by Appointment:
Call (712) 446-2504
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Prairie Arts Council
1423 Park Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-3371
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Hours:
2 pm – 4 pm Daily
Art Gallery – New Exhibit Monthly
Pioneer Home
Country School (Classes Available)
Wood Carvers Group – Tues. 9-11:30 am
Art Classes Available
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Sheldon Prairie Museum
323 10th Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4482
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Hours:
Open Wed & Sun 2 pm – 4 pm during the Summer
Or By Appointment
Winter months are by appointment only
This Museum was originally a Carnegie Library and is listed in
the National Register of Historic Places.
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Swimming /
Fitness
Hartley Municipal Pool
Outdoor Pool in Neebel Park
361 S. Central Avenue
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3326
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Open June – August
1:00-5:00 pm & 6:30-9:00 pm
5:30-6:30 pm "Family Hour"
$1.00 Student (Ages 4 - 17)
$1.50 Adults (Ages 18 & Over)
Red Cross Swimming Lessons -
Private and Group |
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Primghar Municipal Pool
Highway B40
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-8863
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Hours: Jun - Aug
1 - 5 pm; 6 - 8 pm
Weather Permitting
Daily Admission (2007)
6 -12 yrs: $2
13 & up: $3
10 day and season passes
available at the pool.
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The Courtyard Fitness
& Tanning Center
315 North 18th Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2085
Fitness: Free weights full service,
Racquetball, Wallyball, Basketball
ATA Taekwondo School
Professional Tanning Salon (multi-level)
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Winter Hours:
Monday 6 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10 pm
Friday
6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 3 pm
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Sanborn Public Swimming Pool
Outdoor Heated Pool in City Park
511 Franklin
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3749
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Open Summer Months
Mon-Sat: 1-5 pm & 6:30-9 pm
Sundays & Holidays: 1-5 pm
$1.50 Student (Ages 4 – 17)
$2.00 Adult
Group & Private Lessons Available
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Sheldon Swimming Pool
Sheldon, IA 51201
COMING SOON
New Aquatic Center
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The Splash Pool & Fitness Center
409 Ash Street
Sutherland, IA 51058
(712) 225-2599
Memberships (Pool, Spa, & Equip.):
$294.25 Annual Family
$235.40 Annual Couple
$160.50 Annual Single
$133.75 Annual Student
(Other rates available for less than 12 mo.)
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Swimming available to members
daily from 6am to 10 pm. Admission is by member card key.
Activity room and/or pool available for birthday parties,
showers, anniversaries, reunion, meetings, etc. Must call
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Theater
Groups
O'Brien County
Theatres
Primghar Community
Playhouse
Roger Meyer, Contact
(712) 757-4055
Sheldon Community
Schools Summer Theatre
Jodi Grant, Director
(712) 324-2501
Nearby Theatres
Off Off Broadway
Cedar Cabin - Ashton, Iowa
(712) 724-6341
(15 minutes North of Sheldon)
Okoboji Summer
Theatre
Spirit Lake, Iowa
(712) 332-7773
(30 minutes Northeast of Hartley)
Treasure Village
Summer Playhouse
Milford, Iowa
(712) 337-3730
(25 minutes Northeast of Hartley)
The Old Town Theatre
Company
Sioux Falls Community Playhouse
www.siouxfalls.org
(90 minutes Northwest of Sheldon)
Sioux City Community
Theatre
Lamb
Productions Dinner Theatre
(60 minutes South of Sheldon)
Spencer Community
Theatre
(712) 262-7336
(25 minutes East of Hartley)
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Trails
O'Brien County Snowmobile Trails
Paullina-
Walk/Bike Trail
Begins on west edge of Paullina and proceeds to Mill Creek
State Park.
Primghar-
Walking Trail
Begins on west edge of Primghar on Hayes Avenue and
proceeds to Tjossem Park.
Sanborn-
Walk/Bike/Roller Blade
Trail
Begins at northeast corner of Miller Park and encircles the
golf course.
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