Community Development Plan Complete (08/21)

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Habitat ReStore has new donation site in Orange City

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  Siouxland Habitat for Humanity (SHFH) is now offering a new donation site for the SHFH ReStore. The donation site is a white storage container in the parking lot of the former MOC-FV administrative offices along Hwy. 10 in Orange…

LifeServe Blood Center is in CRITICAL NEED and looking for blood donors to make life-saving donations.

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Your donation of just one pint of blood could help save the lives of up to three different hospital patients! Orange City Community Blood Drive is TODAY, March 12th, from 12:30 to 6PM at the American Reformed Church! For more information,…

Orange City featured in “A Land Beyond Expectations” a short by Iowa Filmmakers & NWIA Development

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“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…

Orange City’s Blue Mountain Culinary Emporium featured in new Travel Iowa tourism video series “Napoleon’s Folly”.

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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…

Historical Book for 75th Annual Orange City Tulip Festival

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The Tulip Festival Steering Committee is pleased to introduce a commemorative book for the upcoming 75th annual Tulip Festival, slated for May 14-16. The book, entitled "Celebrating Our Dutch Heritage: The Story of the Orange City Tulip…

Northwest Iowa to debut Dream Big Grow Here Contest

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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…

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2015 Tulip Festival Night Show Auditions Scheduled

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Auditions for the 2015 Tulip Festival Night Show, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins,” are scheduled for four evenings in January. Adults and high school and college students can audition for the show on Jan. 15, 19 or 22…

Calling All Lifeguards!

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Lifeguard Certification Class City of Orange City is hoping to offer a lifeguard certification class prior to the start of the 2015 pool season. Please check back or watch the Advisor closer to April for details regarding this class. Participants…

Community Survey Results

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The results from the Orange City Community Survey are posted below: Community Survey Results Please note: The Orange City Satisfaction survey was approved by Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Northwestern College.  The surveys were…

Community Health Partners Immunization Schedule

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2015 January-March Immunization Schedule Immunizations are given to infants through adults to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to make antibodies that respond and provide protection…

Sioux City Sculptor’s Exhibit, “In Process”, featured at Te Paske Gallery

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Sioux City artist Ken Peterson will display his work in Northwestern College’s Te Paske Gallery Jan. 7–23. A public reception is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Entitled “In Process,” the exhibit is a visual display of the…

Hampton Inn Offers Free Lodging For Hospital Patient’s Families During Christmas

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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…

fulfill your business’ wish list

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  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,…

emerald ash borer is coming

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Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Iowa. The most recent infestation was documented in August 2014 in Story County. Story County is the 13th confirmed infestation in the state. The Emerald Ash Borer is expected to keep spreading through-out…
Orange City Arts Presents Shanren

Orange City Arts Presents Shanren

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They’re from China! It’s the OC Arts Council’s final of four acclaimed international ensembles coming with the assistance of Arts Midwest. Shanren combines original modern styles with traditional music from the mountains of SW China,…
orange city arts regional exhibition

Orange City Arts Regional Exhibition

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Twenty-two regional artists will be featured in the Orange City Arts Council’s exhibit November 13-22 at the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center at Northwestern College. A reception with the artists will be Saturday, Nov. 22 from 6:00 to 7:00pm. The…

Orange City Arts Council Regional Exhibition

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Fifteen regional artists will be featured in the Orange City Arts Council's exhibit Feb. 14-22 at the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center at Northwestern College. A reception with the artists will be Sat., Feb. 22 from 6:00 to 7:00pm. The juried…

Judy Thompson Water Color and Drawing Series

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ORANGE CITY – Artist Judy Thompson will offer a series of drawing and watercolor classes for adults, beginning in early March. On Monday evenings, March 3-24, Thompson will teach "Drawing FUNdamentals I for Adults." The class will explore…

Calling All Lifeguards!

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Lifeguard certification class available in Sheldon at the Holiday Inn for $150. • March 3-7 from 5-9 pm • and March 8 from 8am-12pm Lifeguard applications for Orange City and Alton pools will be available Feb. 18th on the City of Orange…

Northwestern College Calendar of Events: March 2014

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14                    Preview Day, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northwestern College A cappella Choir home concert, 7:30 p.m., Christ Chapel, Northwestern College 17–21              Senior art exhibit by Jeriah…

Woudstra Meat Market Wins 2 New Awards

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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…

Fine Art Sale to Benefit Luke Society

Orange City, IA (May 1-2, 2014) Elinor Noteboom, a regionally noted artist, has released a portion of her collection to be sold with proceeds benefiting the Luke Society. The sale will be held on May 1-2 in the lower level of the Iowa State…

craft central to open in former bomgaars building

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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…