Community Development Plan Complete (08/21)

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PSA: Please clear snow away from your hydrants

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  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…

2016 Tulip Festival Night Show Auditions Scheduled

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Auditions for the 2016 Tulip Festival Night Show, “West Side Story,” are scheduled for three dates in January. Individuals age 16 and up are invited to audition. Auditions for the Night Show will take place Jan. 12 and Jan. 14 from…

girls youth soccer

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Justice For All Trailer to Temporarily Move

Justice for All would like to thank those who have donated items to us in the past and used our trailers in the appropriate manner, we are very thankful for your generosity. Unfortunately, we have received too many unwanted or unusable items.…

Homebound Delivery Service offered by Public Library

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Pictured: Amy Nonhof and Library Volunteer Every month, library staff spend hours selecting and delivering books from the Orange City Public Library’s collection to residential retirement communities and care facilities. Based on the reading…

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…

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…

town hall meeting

orange city communications discussion This informational meeting will be the final opportunity for Orange City's citizens to learn about and ask questions about the upcoming vote on Orange City Communications. Discussion of the issue is in the…

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs: Community Conversation

  Northwest Iowans are invited to join a Community Conversation sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Discussion will focus on northwest Iowans’ visions for the future related to arts, culture and history — locally…

OnStage: Orange City Area Community Band

ORANGE CITY – The Orange City Area Community Band will take the stage for its final 2014 concert on Wed. July 30 in Orange City’s Windmill Park. Dan Mangold will be guest director. The concert will feature a variety of music, including…

Onstage: Chris O’Leary Band

Onstage Orange City presents the Chris O’Leary Band ORANGE CITY – A six-piece “perfectly rounded, energetic blues band” from New York, the Chris O’Leary Band, takes the stage Wednesday, July 23 at Windmill Park in Orange City. It’s…

Classic Car Show

AND worship service4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. --- Cars Arrive4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. --- Outdoor Worship ServiceHot dogs, chips, and root beer floats will be served.Join the fun! Sunday, July 20th @ First Reformed Church!

Development Project Updates in Orange City

Several projects in Orange City making good progress.Here are some of those projects and where they are at:Puddle Jumper #6 This addition was developed for multi-family housing. This area was designated an urban revitalization area with a…

Northwest Iowa Flooding

Advisory: The City of Hawarden is requesting volunteers to assist in sandbagging. Please report to 717 7th St. Please bring shovels and gloves.

Streetscape 2014

Over the course of this summer the Orange City Street Department will carrying out plans to improve some of the side streets downtown that lead to Central Ave. Below is an estimate of when different parts of the project are expected to be…

Summer Suites

OnStage Orange City PresentsSummer Suites   Three lovely gardens, wonderful sweets, exceptional performers: cellist Hannah McGarvey, storyteller Jim Schaap & ventriloquist Lisa Laird will make summer sweet this year during OnStage…

Watoto Children’s Choir

onstage orange city presents Watoto Children's Choir Original & vibrant music from Africa, with dance routines & lifetransforming stories. Watoto is a compelling & energetic advocate for the 50 million orphaned children of Africa.…

Siren Test

Friday, June 6 at 9:30 am

Orange City’s Got Talent!

  Onstage Orange City begins its fifth season next week, and the stage will be popping with entertainment. It's Orange City's Got Talent! (But the talent comes from beyond city limits!) Windmill Park is the place, Wednesday, May 28…

Lifeguard Certification Class

Class 1: May 19, 20, 22, 24 – 5:00-9:00 PM, May 25 – 8:00 AM-4:00PM Class 2: May 27, 28 - 5:00-9:00 PM, May 29, 30 – 8:00 AM–noon, May 31 – 8:00AM-4:00PM Cost is $175. Students must attend all class sessions in order to receive…

Poffertjes at The Little White Store

Poffertjes will be available in The Little White Store, downtown Orange City on Wednesday, May 7, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The authentic Dutch sweet treats are made by The Dutch Heritage Boosters and proceeds are used to preserve Orange City…