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...

Join us for a legislative briefing in Shenandoah on Saturday, January 24th at 8:00 a.m. featuring Senator Tom Shipley, Representative Tom Moore, and Representative Devon Wood. Community members are invited to attend, hear updates, and engage in discussion on issues impacting our area.

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!

  

    

 

  

 

    

 

     



  

The Shenandoah PTO needs your help stocking the teachers’ lounge! They’re collecting Kleenex, hand sanitizer, and Expo markers to support our amazing teachers. Any contributions are greatly appreciated!

Turnbull Child Development Center is holding a delicious donut fundraiser throughout the month of December! Stop into TCDC to purchase a donut voucher, good for either a half dozen or full dozen glazed or assorted Donut Stop donuts. It’s a sweet way to support the center!

Turnbull Child Development Center is looking for volunteers age 55 and up to assist in their infant room. If you have some free time and enjoy spending time with babies, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact. For more information contact Sheri Bowen at 712-521-8132 or by email at SHERI.BOWEN@VOLUNTEERIOWA.ORG

Turnbull Child Care Center currently has openings for children ages 4 and under. If you're looking for quality care in a safe and nurturing environment, this is a great opportunity for your little one. For more information or to enroll, please call 712-246-1204.

Wild Rose Chevrolet is collecting non-perishable food items to support the Shenandoah Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at Wild Rose Chevrolet now through December 22nd. Every contribution helps provide food for families in need this holiday season, so join in and help make a difference in our community! 

Northwest Bank is spreading holiday cheer by helping Nishna Productions provide festive fun to the individuals they serve! Stop by Northwest Bank and pick a tag from their Giving Tree to see what gift to purchase, then drop your gifts back off at the bank. Thank you, Northwest Bank, for helping make the season bright!

The Greater Shenandoah Historical Society is looking for volunteers.  Help them keep Shenandoah's history alive by contacting them at 712-246-1669.