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Customer Notification of Excess Flow Valve (EFV) Installation
Note: This notification is being delivered to fulfill a requirement as part of a rulemaking passed down from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Association that takes effect on April 14, 2017. This is not a Mandatory requirement. Customer Notification of Excess Flow Valve (EFV) Installation Dear Valued Customer, You may request that the City of […]
free e-recycling program october 28th and 29th
Tired of that old electronic equipment piling up? The cities of Orange City and Alton are co-sponsoring a free e-recycling program that will accept computer monitors, CPU’s, keyboards, printers and mouse(s), smaller batteries, and TVs. Sorry, car batteries and light bulbs are not allowed. Where to Drop Off: Orange City Street Dept. (809 Concord Place […]
Orange City Fire Department to break ground for fire station expansion
The Orange City Fire Department will break ground for its fire station expansion on Friday, August 19 at 10 a.m. The Orange City Fire Station will be expanded by approximately 12,000 square feet, and 3,840 square feet of the current station will be remodeled. The Orange City community passed a $2,700,000 bond issuance with a […]
arts on central planned for august 24
Arts on Central, a celebration of the visual and performing arts, will return to downtown Orange City Wednesday, Aug. 24. Now in its second year, the free interactive arts fair concludes the weekly summer series Onstage Orange City, sponsored by Orange City Arts. Streets will be blocked off starting at 4:3pm, and local artists will […]
Orange City Chamber of Commerce plans events for August 24
The Orange City Chamber of Commerce is planning two events in conjunction with the Orange City Arts Council’s Arts on Central event happening Wednesday, Aug. 24. A scavenger hunt, open to participants ages 18 and under, will take place with several downtown merchants. The scavenger hunt will begin at Stadscentrum, and participants will proceed to […]
psa: time to move sump pump hoses
Is your sump pump running in your basement? Do you know where it discharges your excess water? If your pump hose is connected to your drain line, you are contributing to a major problem! With the infiltration of rainwater during large downpours or wet seasons, sewer lines may become overloaded and cause backups in basements or overflow at […]
PSA: Please clear snow away from your hydrants
Fire hydrants are a vital source of water for firefighting and if they are buried in snow, critical time is lost, as fires can double in size every minute. You can help the Orange City Fire Department by removing snow away from fire hydrants as it may save you or your neighbor’s family or […]
Beware of Utility Scam
It has come to the attention of the City Office of a utility scam that is in the area. This scam involves receiving a call from someone claiming they are from Orange City Utilities or other local utilities. They indicate that payment for your utilities has not been received and that you will be disconnected soon. To avoid disconnection, […]
orange city recycles: notes on acceptable materials
Did you know that about 80% of what Americans throw away is recyclable, yet the average recycling rate is only 28%? When recycling materials, please be conscious of which items are acceptable for including in your blue recycling bin. A list of both recyclable and non-recyclable materials per the Northwest Iowa Landfill is noted below, […]
Sioux County to receive Home Base Iowa designation on oct. 28
Orange City, Iowa – Sioux County will be designated as a Home Base Iowa county during a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The designation will take place in the courtroom of the Sioux County Courthouse at 8:30 a.m., and the public is invited to attend. Governor Terry Branstad will present the official designation at the […]
C&S Developers to build professional plaza on Highway 10 in Orange City
C&S Developers to build professional plaza on Highway 10 in Orange City The Orange City Development Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of the property and the building of a professional plaza along Highway 10, due west of Casey’s General Store. C&S Developers, LLC, owned by Brian Schutt of Alton and Dave Cleveringa […]
Northwestern College to host conference on communication Aug. 10-12
The Northwestern Leadership series conference, Courageous Communication, will offer proven strategies for employing the power of language to speak and lead better. A professional conference focusing on effective communication will be held on the campus of Northwestern College Aug. 10 through 12. The Northwestern Leadership Series conference, titled Courageous Communication, will offer proven strategies for […]
Dutch Street Organ plays as it and wooden shoe equipment find new home in Orange City’s Stadscentrum
Wednesday, May 6 marked the grand opening and ribbon cutting for downtown Orange City’s latest addition, Stadscentrum. Stadscentrum, meaning City Center in Dutch, is located on the corner of Central Avenue and 2nd Street North downtown Orange City. The new building is now home to the Orange City Tulip Festival’s Dutch Street Organ and wooden […]
new can redemption center to open
The new can redemption center opened on Wednesday, April 15 and is located at 602 14th Street Southeast in Orange City, directly east of Quatro Composites. Tonya Venema is the owner operator and can be reached at 712-395-1970. redemption center hours What you may bring into the redemption center: 1. Clean, redeemable Iowa 5¢ deposit, soda or beer […]
Orange City featured in “A Land Beyond Expectations” a short by Iowa Filmmakers & NWIA Development
“A LAND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS” Northwest Iowa….A Land Beyond Expectations! We’re proud of our region and all the wonderful communities in Northwest Iowa. Northwest Iowa Development (NWID), the regional economic development partnership devoted to marketing the region has created the “A Land Beyond Expectations” video that captures our regional pride in a lively and entertaining way. […]
Orange City’s Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium featured in new Travel Iowa tourism video series “Napoleon’s Folly”.
Today Travel Iowa launched a new series of videos promoting Iowa and our very own Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium is one of the featured locations! We are so pleased to see one of our own community gems highlighted in such a way. Check out the video below and follow the link to see them all! Watch […]
Northwest Iowa to debut Dream Big Grow Here Contest
Northwest Iowa to debut Dream Big Grow Here Contest The economic development organizations in northwest Iowa are teaming up to bring the statewide Dream Big Grow Here business grant contest to our region for the first time. The Dream Big Grow Here contest is an opportunity for Iowans to fulfill their dreams of self-employment or […]
Hampton Inn Offers Free Lodging For Hospital Patient’s Families During Christmas
Hampton Inn of Orange City, one of the region’s newest hotels, is offering a free night’s stay for families of hospitalized patients at Orange City Area Health System during Christmas. Anyone with a family member who is hospitalized on Christmas Eve or Christmas night may book up to two complimentary rooms at the hotel. “Being […]
fulfill your business’ wish list
Your local electric utility might have what you need this year. From free lighting audits to cash rebates, we are committed to helping your business be more energy-efficient, so you can save money. Remember, we are public power, owned and operated by the people who call our community home. What’s good for our local businesses, is […]
Woudstra Meat Market Wins 2 New Awards
Congratulations to Woudstra Meat Market! The 78th Annual Convention of the Iowa Meat Processors Association was held at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center and the ISU Meat Laboratory in Ames, IA on Feb. 13-16, 2014. Processors from 38 plants were in attendance as well as suppliers in the Trade Show displaying products and services […]
craft central to open in former bomgaars building
The Orange City Development Corporation announced today the future opening of a Ben Franklin Crafts store in the former Bomgaars Supply store building on Orange City’s main street. Phil and Lori Warnke will be opening their second Ben Franklin Crafts store in the fall of 2014. “We are thrilled that this important building in our […]