Free Chamber Lunch & Learn
Thursday, Oct. 23 from 12-1 pm
Forster Comm. Center
Choose Iowa is a program within the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship dedicated to identifying and promoting food, beverage, and agricultural products that are grown, raised, or made in Iowa. The program’s core mission is to connect consumers to these products and expand markets for Iowa farmers.
Maria and Regan will be joining us to share how Choose Iowa supports Iowa farms and food businesses through branding, marketing, grant opportunities and more. They’ll also highlight how businesses can get involved—and how communities like yours can help promote the Choose Iowa brand to celebrate what makes Iowa agriculture special.
They also have a slideshow we are planning to show during our presentation as well!
Free Chamber Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 12-1 pm
Forster Comm. Center
Come hear what’s new in the tourism industry from Stephanie Neppl, Tourism Liaison with the Iowa Tourism Office.
Learn how your business can be marketed for free through the state’s marketing initiatives, and hear marketing insights and tips you can use to attract more visitors.
Website: Travel Iowa | Explore Iowa Attractions, Events & Scenic Road Trips
Ghoul’s Day Out
It’s a Ghoul’s Day Out!
 Saturday from 10 to 3 in downtown Rock Rapids!
Shop participating businesses for spooky-good specials and win prizes when you find the hidden ghosts!
So grab your best ghouls and shop Rock Rapids!
Sponsored by Rock Rapids Retail Trade. Â
Rocky’s Round Bales
We have Our Winners!
Family Fall Fest – October 9, 2025
Make plans to attend the Family Fall Fest, October 9, 2025!
Owner found – Lost Dog 9/24/2025
Owner Found – Lost dog was found near DGR Engineering 9/24/2025. Please contact the city office at 712-472-2553 to claim.
9/26/2025 No power at Westside Park
Westside Park will not have power at the campsites or restrooms on 9/26/2025 starting in the morning and will continue until mid/late afternoon. Once maintenance is completed, the power will be turned back on.
Recycling Notices and Updates
Link to Information:Â Click Here
THE BIG CHALLENGE – Build – Innovate – Grow in Northwest Iowa
The BIG Challenge
Build – Innovate – Grow in Northwest Iowa
The BIG Challenge allows entrepreneurs the chance to submit their dreams to start or expand a business, then encourage friends, family, and customers to vote for them online. Five finalists will present their idea to an audience and judges in a pitch competition with $10,000 in prize money to be awarded. The deadline to submit an entry is September 28 at 11:59 PM.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, you must:
- Be located in Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O’Brien, Plymouth, Woodbury, or Monona County.
- Have a for-profit business.
- Have fewer than 5 full-time employees.
- Have been operating your business for 3 years or less.
- Have not been awarded prize money in a previous BIG Challenge or Dream Big Grow Here competition.
Click here for additional information
To Apply: Â https://contest.iawestcoast.com/the-big-challenge-2025/
Community Holiday Events
Look for more info to follow.
