Tour O'Brien County

07/28/2026

We’re loving this Midwest Small Town feature on Paullina!
Paullina, Iowa (O’Brien County) — pop. 970
“Gem of the Prairie”

07/28/2026

We love this week’s Midwest Small Town Mural Monday — featuring Sanborn!
The Round House & Turn Table mural is such a great nod to the community’s railroad history.

Midwest Small Town Mural Monday -

📍Sanborn, IA

The Round House & Turn Table by Dan Hatala

Shows the train history 🚂 connected with the O’Brien county small town.

07/24/2026

Sharing this because it captures the Prairie Heritage Center perfectly. Tucked just off the Glacial Trail Scenic Byway, it’s one of those unexpected places that ends up being the highlight of your day — bison, wildlife, prairie blooms, trails, and incredible local history. Such a special spot in O’Brien County.

07/08/2026

The glow of the Fourth lingers a little longer in O’Brien County. From the courthouse lawn today to a preserved flag from our very first Fourth of July celebration in 1868, these landmarks and artifacts remind us how each generation carries our patriotic traditions forward.

07/07/2026

Build a water-and-woods day in O’Brien County:
🛶 Morning: launch early and paddle while the water’s calm
🎣 Afternoon: slow down with shoreline fishing
🏕️ Evening: trade lake time for tent-side sunset views

Who’s ready for a summer day by the water?

06/18/2026

Sharing this great feature from Midwest Small Town! Sheldon’s parks, downtown charm, and classic Ben Franklin store make it a must‑visit in O’Brien County. We appreciate the spotlight on our community.

06/05/2026

We had a fantastic turnout at today’s Social Media Workshop with Dan Cline of Midwest Small Town.

Our group dug into how storytelling can boost visibility and help us connect more meaningfully with visitors. Dan shared insights from his work across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and podcasting — reminding us that consistency and quality matter more than quantity.

One of the most powerful takeaways: ✨ 58% of customers value real interaction over ads.

That’s why storytelling matters. When we share the people, places, and experiences that make O’Brien County special, we build trust, spark curiosity, and invite travelers into the story with us.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today — your energy made it a great session.

06/04/2026

O’Brien County, this is our moment!

Choose Iowa’s Farm Crawl, June 26–27, is looking for more stops—and our farms, markets, you-pick fields, and local-product shops deserve a place on the map.

If you’re part of O’Brien County’s local food or agritourism scene — or know someone who is — reach out to us. Let’s make sure O’Brien County is proudly represented and ready to welcome visitors.

06/03/2026

Just a quick reminder — our Social Media for Your Business workshop with Dan Cline is coming up Friday, June 5, 2026!

There’s still time to register and join us. Register here: https://forms.gle/FC8kZY74sg62b43X9