There is a wayside park on the site and the church is still used for special occasions. Since then, the festivals have been discontinued twice, once during W.W.II and later during the early seventies, but it resumed for good in 1976, the year that Sutherland was named an Official American Revolution Bicentennial Community. The celebration includes a parade, a dance, food, volleyball games and other entertainment. There are many other community events and activities held throughout the year. Sutherland has several dubs and groups for all ages, providing something for everyone.
New homes are under construction and affordable housing is periodically on the market.
Industrial sites are ready and available through our Sutherland Economic Development Board. Our Sutherland Churches welcome visitors and new members. The Maple Grove Church of God is located 11 miles NE of Sutherland and nearby Columet is the home of the Zion United Church of Christ. The General N. B. Baker library is the oldest in Iowa for a town of this size. The Woods moved to town in 1881 and the library was housed in a series of homes and stores until 1924.