O’BRIEN COUNTY IA

General Info

O’Brien County was established in 1851, organized in 1860 and named in honor of William Smith O’Brien, a prominent Irish politician. The first settlers to the area were Hannibal and Hannah Waterman and their daughter Emily who arrived to the area in 1856. Primghar was established to be the county seat which was challenged by residents of Sanborn and Sheldon, to no avail. Agriculture dominated early industry as residents farmed corn, oats, hay and raised cattle. Railroad development allowed for growth and by 1900 the population of O’Brien County had reached 16,985. Today O’Brien County is home to approximately 14,398 residents.

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County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

County Guide

Coupons

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O’Brien County Coupons 2012

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within O’Brien County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in O’Brien County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for O’Brien County.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what O’Brien County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

CITIES

Cities In O’Brien County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities
Archer
Calumet
Hartley
Paullina
Primghar
Sanborn
Sheldon
Sutherland

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trail Information

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O’Brien County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

Snow Show & Poker Run | Alton
Fireman’s Dance | Hawarden
January Crazy Days | Orange City
Orange City Bridal Fair
Bridal Showcase | Sioux Center

February

Boyden Hull Burger Feed
Northwestern College Gala Auction | Orange City
Birds of a Feather Festival | Rock Valley
Winter Festival | Rock Valley
Lawn & Garden Expo | Sioux Center

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

Customer Appreciation Days | Alton
Big Sioux River Days | Hawarden
Hull Firemen’s Water Fight
Bethany Christian Kid’s Karnival | Orange City
Harvest Festival | Rock Valley
Sheldon Celebration Days

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

O’Brien County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Assessor

Phone: (712) 957-3205 | Fax: (712) 957-8014

Auditor

Phone: (712) 957-3225 | Fax: (712) 957-0425

Conservation

Phone: (712) 295-7200 | Fax: (712) 957-2221

County Attorney

Phone: (712) 324-4385 | Fax: (712) 324-5106

CPC Administrator

Phone: (712) 957-5985 | Fax: (712) 957-5985

Emergency Management

Phone: (712) 757-4305 | Fax: (712) 757-8305

Engineer

Phone: (712) 957-3425 | Fax: (712) 957-4740

Environmental Health

Phone: (712) 957-0105 | Fax: (712) 957-4740

General Assistance

Phone: (712) 957-5985 | Fax: (712) 957-5985

Public Health

Phone: (712) 957-0105 | Fax: (712) 957-4740

Recorder

Phone: (712) 957-3045 | Fax: (712) 957-3046

Sheriff

Phone: (712) 757-3415 | Fax: (712) 757-5445

Treasurer

Phone: (712) 957-3210 | Fax: (712) 957-0015

Veterans Affairs

Phone: (712) 757-0031 | Fax: (712) 757-0031

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in O’Brien County.

ALL SEASONS CENTER
770 7th St. NE | Sioux Center | (712) 722-4FUN

ALTON PUBLIC LIBRARY & HISTORICAL MUSEUM
605 10th St. | Alton | (712) 756-4516

CALLIOPE VILLAGE
19th St. & Ave. E | Hawarden | (712) 551-2403

COUNTRY ACRES
3886 450th St. | Alton | (712) 756-8962

DEMCO COMMUNITY CENTER
714 Main St. | Boyden | (712) 725-2358

DIANE’S PUMPKIN PATCH
22324 Hwy. C12 | Ireton | (712) 552-1912

DRY CREEK ACRES DAIRY GOATS
P.O. Box 51 | Rock Valley | (712) 476-9288

DUTCH WINDMILL VISITORS CENTER
509 8th St. SE | Orange City | (712) 707-4510

HARTLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
820 2nd St. NE | Hartley | (712) 728-2045

HAWARDEN GOLF CLUB
4500 Buchanan Ave. | Hawarden | (712) 551-4444

HOLLAND PLAZA THEATRE
717 8th St. SE | Orange City | (712) 737-8866

HULL CITY SWIMMING POOL
1301 Birch St. | Hull | (712) 439-2921

LANDSMEER GOLF CLUB
902 7th St. NE | Orange City | (712) 737-3429

MAIN STREET THEATRES
401 9th St. | Sheldon | (712) 324-2344

MEADOWBROOK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
3558 Vine Ave. | Hartley | (712) 728-2060

THE OLD FACTORY
110 4th St. | Orange City | (712) 707-5566

THE OLD MILL – VOGEL WINDMILL
1020 Albany Pl. SE | Orange City | (712) 737-8880

ORANGE CITY SWIMMING POOL
803 2nd St. SW | Orange City | (712) 707-2500

PRIMGHAR COMMUNITY BUILDING
215 1st St. SE | Primghar | (712) 957-8361

PRIMGHAR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
720 2nd St. NE | Primghar | (712) 757-6781

ROCK VALLEY PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL
1111 13th Ave. | Rock Valley | (712) 476-5523

THE RIDGE GOLF CLUB
2592 Ridge Rd. | Sioux Center | (712) 722-4866

SANBORN COMMUNITY CENTER
225 Main St. | Sanborn | (712) 930-3839

SANBORN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
901 Sanborn St. | Sanborn | (712) 930-5600

SHELDON COUNTRY CLUB
3040 Nest Ave. | Sheldon | (712) 324-4275

SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER THEATRE
1700 E 4th St. | Sheldon | (712) 324-2501

SIOUX CENTER FOR RECREATION & ARTS
770 7th St. NW | Sioux Center | (712) 722-4386

SIOUX GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
1112 6th Ave. | Alton | (712) 756-4513

SOLSMA’S PUMPKIN PATCH
6190 320th St. | Sanborn | (712) 729-3174

TERRACE VIEW EVENT CENTER
230 St. Andrews Way | Sioux Center | (712) 449-8198

VANDER HAAG’S YESTERDAY’S MEMORIES MUSEUM
408 Sunrise Ave. | Sanborn | (712) 729-3606

WANSINK ART GALLERY, PRAIRIE SCHOOLHOUSE & PIONEER HOME
Hwy. 18 E | Sheldon | (712) 324-3371

WONDERLAND THEATER
110 S Main St. | Paullina | (712) 949-2566

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.obriencounty.com/

LICENSES

License Centers

*You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System online: www.iowadnr.gov, by phone: (515) 281-5918 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Sioux & O’Brien Counties.

ALTON

A-TOWN LIQUOR STORE
212 10th St. | Alton | (712) 756-4511

HARTLEY

HARTLEY FARM & HOME CENTER
211 S Central Ave. | Hartley | (712) 928-2025

HAWARDEN

QUICK CORNER, INC.
901 10th St. | Hawarden | (712) 551-2129

HULL

DE JONG HARDWARE HANK
1113 Main St. | Hull | (712) 439-1775

TOM’S GUN SHOP
3098 319th St. | Hull | (712) 439-1647

ORANGE CITY

ALCO (#370)
510 SE 8th St. | Orange City | (712) 707-9400

SIOUX COUNTY RECORDER
210 Central St. SW | Orange City | (712) 737-2229

PAULLINA

WEIDAMAN’S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
104 E Broadway St. | Paullina | (712) 949-3723

PRIMGHAR

O’BRIEN COUNTY RECORDER
155 S Hayes Ave. | Primghar | (712) 957-3045

PRO-GO C STORE
155 S Rerick Ave. | Primghar | (712) 757-0640

SHORTEE’S PIT STOP
215 S Rerick St. | Primghar | (712) 957-2310

ROCK VALLEY

M & H TRUE VALUE
1126 Main St. | Rock Valley | (712) 476-5903

SHELDON

DOWNTOWN HARDWARE, INC.
816 3rd Ave. | Sheldon | (712) 324-3214

PAMIDA (#3136)
1501 Park St. | Sheldon | (712) 324-4301

SIOUX CENTER

HOW-TO STORE
311 3rd St. NW | Sioux Center | (712) 722-2667

WALMART (#1152)
255 16th St. SW | Sioux Center | (712) 722-1990

SUTHERLAND

CAR-GO EXPRESS
202 W Southern St. | Sutherland | (712) 446-3769

HUNTING:

Resident Hunting $19.00
Lifetime Hunting (65+) $52.50
Nonresident Hunting (18+) $112.00
Nonresident Hunting (<18) $32.00
Resident Fur Harvest (16+) $22.50
Resident Fur Harvest (<16) $7.50
Nonresident Fur Harvest $202.00
Resident Migratory Bird Fee $10.00
Resident Habitat Fee $13.00
Nonresident Migratory Bird Fee $10.00
NR Falconry $28.00
Veteran Lifetime Hunting & Fishing $7.00
Crossbow Use Permit $2.00
Nonambulatory Permit $2.00

FISHING:

Resident Fishing $19.00
Lifetime Fishing (65+) $52.50
Nonresident Fishing $41.00
Resident 1-Day Fishing $9.50
Nonresident 1-Day Fishing $10.50
Resident 7-Day Fishing $13.50
Nonresident 7-Day Fishing $32.00
Resident Trout Fishing $12.50
Nonresident Trout Fishing $15.00

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS:

ATV Renewal $16.50
ATV Renewal (With Penalty) $22.50
Nonresident ATV User Permit $17.50
Snowmobile Renewal $16.50
Snowmobile Renewal (With Penalty) $22.50
Nonresident Snowmobile Renewal $17.50

MISC LICENSES:

Resident Fur Dealer $227.50
Nonresident Fur Dealer $503.00
Resident Aquaculture Unit $27.50
Nonresident Aquaculture Unit $58.00
Resident Boundary Water Trotline $22.50
Nonresident Boundary Water Trotline $42.50
Retail Bait Dealer $32.50
Resident Ginseng Harvest $67.00
Nonresident Ginseng Harvest $67.00
Ginseng Grower $2.00

*Any resident born after January 1, 1972 must have completed an approved hunter education program in Iowa or another state in order to purchase a hunting license. If hunter education certification is not on customer record, proof of hunter education will have to be displayed when purchasing a license at a local vendor, or to complete the order, call: 1 (800) 367-1188.

O’BRIEN COUNTY IA

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CITIES

TRAILS

EVENTS

Featured Events:

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Assessor

Auditor

Conservation

County Attorney

CPC Administrator

Emergency Management

Engineer

Environmental Health

General Assistance

Public Health

Recorder

Sheriff

Treasurer

Veterans Affairs

AREA ATTRACTIONS

PARKS AND RECREATION

LICENSES

ALTON

HARTLEY

HAWARDEN

HULL

ORANGE CITY

PAULLINA

PRIMGHAR

ROCK VALLEY

SHELDON

SIOUX CENTER

SUTHERLAND

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