Mark your calendars for a very special evening! Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted locally by St. Mary's Catholic Church, will return to Shenandoah on Friday, February 12th, 2027, from 5:00pm to 9:00 pm at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge.

This unforgettable red carpet celebration is designed for individuals with special needs ages 14 and older, giving every honored guest an opportunity to enjoy an evening filled with joy, friendship, celebration and the royal treatment!

Save the date and help spread the word about this wonderful event coming to our community!

For more information, visit www.nishna.org/events or contact St.MarysNight2Shine@gmail.com.

Great news for local fishing enthusiasts! The Iowa DNR has selected Rapp Park in Shenandoah to receive additional rainbow trout this fall! The stocking is scheduled for Friday, October 23, with the exact time still to be announced, but expected later in the afternoon. Be sure to get your trout stamp and enjoy some great fishing opportunities at Rapp Park throughout the fall and winter!

Ready to aim for some fun? Sports Plex & Pizzeria is kicking off its Team Dart League on Thursday, October 22nd! Enjoy eight weeks of friendly competition, camaraderie, and food and drink specials. League play includes 501 and Cricket, with a cost of $10 per player each week.

Sign up by October 15th! To register or learn more, contact Lucas at 641-521-7975 or lhughes062@gmail.com.

SCIA Annual Meeting & Ag Banquet Featuring Chip Flory

The Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association invites the public to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting & Ag Banquet on Wednesday, July 15th, at the Shenandoah Elks Lodge. This annual event brings together agricultural producers, agribusiness professionals, business leaders, and community members to recognize the vital role agriculture plays in the success of southwest Iowa.

This year's banquet will feature nationally recognized agricultural broadcaster Chip Flory, host of AgriTalk Radio and Editor Emeritus of Pro Farmer. With decades of experience covering agricultural markets, policy, and industry trends, Flory is widely regarded as one of the most trusted voices in agriculture. His presentation will offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing today's agricultural industry.

The evening will also include presentation of the Ag Future of America (AFA) Scholarship to Nora Martin, a 2026 graduate of Shenandoah High School who plans to pursue a degree in agriculture. In addition, the Friend of Ag Award will be presented to recognize an individual or organization that has made a significant impact on agriculture and the local agricultural community.

Agriculture's influence extends far beyond the farm gate, touching local businesses, schools, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, and countless other sectors of the economy. The Ag Banquet provides an opportunity to learn more about the issues affecting agriculture and better understand the role it plays in the continued success of our region.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Location: Shenandoah Elks Lodge, 709 S. Fremont Street, Shenandoah
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Dinner Served: 6:30 pm
Cost: $30 per person

Dinner includes your choice of pot roast or smothered chicken, along with cheesy hashbrowns, green beans, salad, iced tea, and dessert.

Reservations

Reservations are required by Friday, July 5th.

To reserve your seat, contact the Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association:

Phone: 712-246-3455
Email: chamber@sciaiowa.com

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of agriculture's foremost communicators while celebrating the people, businesses, and organizations that help agriculture remain a driving force in our community.


  

NAMI of Southwest Iowa is now accepting entries for its 3rd Annual T-Shirt Design Contest. This contest is open to participants from the nine counties NAMI Southwest Iowa serves and invites designs that relate to mental health awareness. The winning design will be featured on the official NAMI Southwest Iowa T-shirt sold at events throughout the next year.

Designs must include a NAMI Southwest Iowa logo and be submitted by February 20, 2026. Full contest details, rules, and logo files are provided below.  Designs should be emailed to stephanie@namisouthwestiowa.org.

https://namisouthwestiowa.org/t-shirt-design-contest/

https://namisouthwestiowa.org/.../3rd-annual-T-shirt...

The Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association Ag Committee is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Community Scholarship.  This opportunity is available to graduating seniors from Shenandoah, Essex, and Sidney High Schools who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture or a food-related field.  Through one simple application, students gain access to more than 100 scholarship opportunities nationwide. Local recipients will be eligible for a $4,675 scholarship, which includes financial support as well as access to AFA’s leadership development programs and professional networking opportunities.  Agriculture continues to play a vital role in our local economy and community. This scholarship program is designed to support and encourage the next generation of agricultural leaders as they begin their college journey.

Students are encouraged to apply online at www.agfuture.org under the Community Scholarship tab.

Application Deadline: March 5, 2026

We encourage eligible seniors to take advantage of this incredible opportunity and invest in their future.

For additional information, please contact the SCIA office at 712-246-3455.

We hope you were able to enjoy some of the fun happening around Shenandoah this weekend for the Night the Lights Come On! Even though the weather tried to get in the way, our community adapted, persevered, and made the magic happen!

What an incredible weekend spent together - full of holiday cheer, smiling faces, and small-town sparkle!

A HUGE thank-you to Santa’s Workshop, every business, group, and individual who helped make the events possible, and to our amazing community for showing up and making it unforgettable!