


christmas trees disposal
UncategorizedIf you need to dispose of your “real” Christmas tree after the holiday season, OC residents are reminded that a complimentary pickup service will be provided on Saturday, Jan. 4th. Please set your tree out at your regular pickup site by…

winter heating cost preview
UncategorizedAs the weather cools down, we start to get customer questions about our projections for home heating costs. Heating costs are dependent upon two main factors: temperatures and the market price of natural gas.
While we can't predict the weather,…

keep your sidewalks clear
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Property owners are encouraged to keep their walkways cleared this winter, especially when you are out of town. When removing snow, never push or blow snow from the property, sidewalk,…

heating season: natural gas safety
UncategorizedWe want you to know how to safely use natural gas in your home and to recognize hazards when they occur.
gas leaks
While natural gas is typically a safe and efficient fuel choice, it is important to recognize that it is a flammable
gas…

Puddle Jumper #5 Lots are for sale!
UncategorizedThe City of Orange City is pleased to announce that the low cost residential lots in our Puddle Jumper 5th
Addition are now available for sale to the public. This addition is directly south of Orange City Area Health
System and Puddle Jumper…

mayor douma provides december update for citizens
UncategorizedWelcome to the Mayor’s Update.
The Mayor’s Update is an attempt, on a monthly basis, to better inform Orange City’s citizens and others on the progress and activities occurring within the community. City Council decisions, retail and…

on sale | christmas bonus bucks
UncategorizedThe Orange City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christmas Bonus Bucks are on sale today! You can buy Chamber Bucks at a 10% discount thanks to over 30 local businesses that made this years discounted bonus bucks program possible. Stop…

orange city development corp. announces significant projects
UncategorizedNEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Marty Guthmiller, Orange City Development Corp.,
712-541-1030; guthmilm@ochealthsystem.org
ORANGE CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS
New Hampton Inn, Casey's General…

orange city’s got talent winners
UncategorizedORANGE CITY – Amanda Haverdink, Andres Ortiz Cantu and The Acappellors took the prizes in the third annual Orange City's Got Talent!
The event was held Wednesday, June 19 at Windmill Park in Orange City. The ten acts included The Hull…

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…

Mural Dedication
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The new mural in downtown Orange City will be dedicated at 9:30 am on Thursday, June 13th.
Mark Alsum
artist
Mark Alsum is an artist who graduated from Northwestern College. Mark created the mural over the course of several…

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…

rules for wind energy systems
UncategorizedThe growing popularity of wind turbines and wind farms in rural Iowa continues to grow. However, their use in urban settings creates a different set of circumstances to ponder. The OC City Council is doing just that. A wind energy system…

73rd Annual Tulip Festival starts Thursday May 16
UncategorizedGoto: octulipfestival.com for more information

No Saturday morning soccer for this Saturday (5-4-13) due to the rain and cold weather.
UncategorizedNo Saturday morning soccer for this Saturday (5-4-13) due to the rain and cold weather.

Mayor Douma provides May update for citizens
UncategorizedWelcome to the Mayor’s Update.
The Mayor’s Update will be an attempt, on a monthly basis, to better inform Orange City’s citizens and others on the progress and activities occurring within the community. City Council decisions, retail…

Family Safety Fair Cancelled
UncategorizedThis event will be cancelled due to the weather today.

Dunlop Wildlife Area and Roadside Park meeting
UncategorizedDunlop Wildlife Area, Trails, and Roadside Park Development
The City of Orange City, in combination with the City of Alton and the Sioux County Conservation Board would like to invite those interested to participate in discussion on the development…

2013 Summer Recreation Registration booklet is available
UncategorizedGet the 2013 Summer Rec registration booklet online. Click this post to be directed to the page.

Household Hazardous Materials turn in event location change
UncategorizedRescheduled to Wednesday May 8th we will move this event to the:
City Street Department 809 Concord Pl SE, Orange City, IA 51041
OC and Alton residents will have an opportunity to safely discard those household hazardous materials (HHM).…

Orange City’s Annual Spring Clean-Up
UncategorizedOC's Annual Spring Clean-Up, sponsored by the City of OC and OC Sanitation, will be held April 22-27. OC residents must purchase a $10 lawn flag (one for each household) from the City Office (125 Central Ave. SE) or OC Sanitation (710 Ohio St.…

Home Electronics Recycle event
UncategorizedThe Cities of OC & Alton are again co-sponsoring a free recycling program that will accept TV‟s, computer monitors, CPU‟s, keyboards and other electronic equipment, and smaller batteries. Sorry, car batteries are not allowed. Go to www.recycletronics.com…

Mayor Douma provides April update for citizens
UncategorizedWelcome to the Mayor’s Update.
The Mayor’s Update will be an attempt, on a monthly basis, to better inform Orange City’s citizens and others on the progress and activities occurring within the community. City Council decisions, retail…

OC21 Foundation asks for your support
UncategorizedLast year we launched a campaign to revitalize the OC21 Foundation. Since its inception in 1988, the foundation has invested nearly $400,000 in a variety of projects to enhance the quality of life in Orange City. Last year’s campaign resulted…

circle of support series continues
UncategorizedCircle of Support is a collaborative series of sessions revolving around the critical
cultural issues impacting our youth today. Please join us at our fourth session ...
Teen Depression
Wednesday, March 20 • 6:30-8pm
Prairie Winds Event…