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christmas trees disposal

If 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

As 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

              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

We 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!

The 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

Welcome 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

The 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

NEWS 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

ORANGE 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

My 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

  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

Many 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

The 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

Goto: octulipfestival.com for more information

Mayor Douma provides May update for citizens

Welcome 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

This event will be cancelled due to the weather today.

Dunlop Wildlife Area and Roadside Park meeting

Dunlop 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

Get the 2013 Summer Rec registration booklet online. Click this post to be directed to the page.

Household Hazardous Materials turn in event location change

Rescheduled 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

OC'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

The 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

Welcome 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

Last 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

Circle 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…