Blog: News
Now Hiring: Summer Help
The Orange City Municipal Aquatic Facility is looking for someone or organization interested in running and managing the facility concession stand this summer.
Watoto Children’s Choir to perform in Orange City
An energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm, and share a message of transformation, said Watoto founder Gary Skinner. The popular and widely acclaimed Watoto Children’s Choir is returning to Orange City, and will perform at First Reformed Church in Orange City Thursday, May 3 at 7:00pm, sponsored by the Orange City Arts Council.
Groundbreaking scheduled for new learning commons
Northwestern College will break ground for its new learning commons during a 10:45am ceremony Monday, April 16. The public is invited to attend.
Health system joins “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” Campaign to Educate Area Drivers About Distracted Driving Supports county-wide “Put It Down” campaign
In an effort to make our roads safer, Orange City Area Health System (OCAHS) announced today that they have joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign to stop distracted driving.
World-Renowned Leaders to Speak
Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A Leadercast at Holland Plaza Theatres in Orange City on May 4, 2012.
Human Rights Lawyer from Cairo to Speak
Azza Soliman, General Director of the Center for Egyptian Women’s Legal Assistance (CEWLA), will be speaking on “Egypt before and after the Arab Spring” as well as “Human/Women’s Rights in the Middle East.”
Java Central Coffee Shop Opens its Doors!
The final available retail space in the Hawkeye Center opened its doors today. Java Central Coffee Shop offers coffee, sweat treats, and a fun downtown atmosphere for your enjoyment. A meeting room is also available for small groups.
Capital Campaign for Senior Care Facility Reaches Goal
Citizens of Orange City, Alton, Granville, Hospers and neighboring communities stepped up to the plate for their seniors, pledging a total of $3,050,000 toward the new Orange City Area Health System Senior Care Facility that will be built on the north edge of Orange City.
Guthmiller Selected for Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame
Marty Guthmiller has been selected for the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution of volunteer service to the community. Guthmiller will be recognized by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad at ceremonies in Des Moines on February 21.
58 Towns Move Closer to Becoming Blue Zones Communities
Congratulations to the 58 communities in Iowa whose Statement of Interest to become a Blue Zones Project demonstration site was approved. Each of them moves forward to the next step in the process which is to submit an Application by January 4, 2012.