Area artists are invited to submit art for a fifth juried exhibition, The Artist’s Showcase: Orange City Arts’ Regional Exhibition. Deadline for submissions is March 18. The exhibit will be April 22-30, 2016 at the Northwestern College DeWitt Theatre Arts Center.
The exhibit is open to artists from Iowa or within a 350-mile radius of Orange City. Any adult, college or high school-age artist may submit up to three works of 2-D or 3-D art, created in the past three years. There is no theme, no entry fee. Work must be submitted digitally to Orange City Arts.
The exhibit will be held in conjunction with the Northwestern College production of Rabbit Hole.
Best of show and honorable mention awards will be given, with $100 and $40 cash prizes. Artists accepted for exhibit will receive complimentary tickets to the theatre production.
Read more and get entry information below.
mayor to not seek re-election
UncategorizedMy present term as Mayor of Orange City comes to a close at the end of this calendar year. This letter is to inform the Council, the City Manager and the citizens of Orange City that I do not intend to seek another term as Mayor of Orange City.
It has been a privilege and honor to partner with each of you, along with the citizens of Orange City, in pursuing excellence within our community. Indeed, Orange City is a special community to live, work and worship.
I have been blessed, and continue to be blessed, to serve as Mayor and look forward to a productive and successful completion of my responsibilities.
Les Douma
Mural Dedication
UncategorizedThe new mural in downtown Orange City will be dedicated at 9:30 am on Thursday, June 13th.
In Memory of
Becky Kleinwolterink
The new mural will be dedicated in memory of Orange City Arts Council board member Becky Kleinwolterink. Becky was an energetic and proactive member of the Orange City Arts Council board. She worked on OnStage events and many other Arts Council activities.
storm damage announcements
UncategorizedMany OC residents have experienced damage to their homes due to this past weekend’s heavy rainfall. Cleanup is underway to remove and dispose of damaged floor covering and other personal items. As you look to restore your homes, Community Health Partners of Sioux County has provided a number of educational brochures to help you mitigate your situation as safely and effectively as possible.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact them at 211 Central Ave. SE, Orange City, IA, 712-737-2971 or visit their website at: www.idph.state.ia.us/EmergencyResponse/Flooding.aspx
Make sure to check out the resources available on the city website located here: https://orangecityiowa.com/city/official-notices-publications