City of Orange City, Iowa

06/19/2026

The museum is pleased to welcome Cora Vander Broek, an MOC-Floyd Valley and Northwestern College graduate, as the opening speaker for our 2026 Nights @ the Museum summer series.

Cora is an award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles with more than 25 years of professional experience. In 2020, she received a Tony Awards nomination for Best Featured Actress for her Broadway debut performance in Linda Vista. She also has a recurring role on the Netflix series Grace and Frankie.

Join us as Cora shares stories from behind the scenes of her career in theater, television, and film.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.

06/19/2026

The temporary no-parking has been lifted; all work has been completed. Thank you!

06/18/2026

To accommodate upcoming construction work, Iowa Ave NW will be closed between 2nd St NW and 3rd St NW until June 23.
Residents will continue to have access to their homes, but drivers should expect to use alternate routes during the closure.
We appreciate your understanding!

06/17/2026

⚠️Temporary - No Parking⚠️
For Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19 no parking on:
Boston Ave NE - 3rd St NE to 6th St NE
Dover Ave NE - 1st St E to 3rd St NE
5th St NE - Albany Ave NE to Central Ave NW
Arizona Ave NW - 7th St NE to 708 Arizona NW

06/17/2026

The Orange City Council met on June 15 to address development, personnel, and administrative matters.
Council approved the minutes of the June 1 meeting and held public hearings on development projects and property improvements. Following the hearings, Council approved the transfer of a City-owned parcel near the Northwestern College development site while retaining a utility easement and approved the vacation of three unused easements in the Puddle Jumper Trail area.
Council approved salaries for City employees for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, including a cost-of-living adjustment consistent with the City's collective bargaining agreement.
Additional actions included the renewal of retail to***co permits for nine local businesses and approval of a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for Gezellig. Council also discussed the City's Hotel/Motel Tax program, which supports community betterment projects and tourism-related initiatives.
Council approved the hiring of Carter Aalbers as the new Parks & Recreation Assistant. Aalbers recently graduated from Northwestern College with a degree in Sports Management and will join the Parks & Recreation Department following the departure of Jaaron Paugh.
The meeting concluded with administrative reports.

06/16/2026

Join the City of Orange City team!

We're hiring a full-time Electric Lineworker to help maintain and operate our electric distribution system. This position offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including IPERS retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and more.

Whether you're a certified journeyman lineworker or looking to grow your skills in the powerline field, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about the position and apply at

Employment Opportunity: Electric Lineworker Job Opening for the City of Orange City

06/15/2026

The Orange City Public Library Summer Reading Challenge encourages readers of all ages to plant the seeds of a reading habit, with chances to win prizes along the way. Whether you’re just beginning your reading journey or are a lifelong book lover, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of summer events on their website, www.orangecitylibrary.org, with activities and programs for all ages. Registration is required for many, so be sure to sign up soon.

06/12/2026

The Agenda for the June 15 City Council meeting has been posted: https://buff.ly/bupccLM

06/11/2026

To accommodate upcoming construction work, Iowa Ave NW will be closed between 2nd St NW and 3rd St NW from June 9 through June 16.

Residents will continue to have access to their homes, but drivers should expect to use alternate routes during the closure.

We appreciate your understanding!

06/08/2026

The museum is pleased to welcome Cora Vander Broek, an MOC-Floyd Valley and Northwestern College graduate, as the opening speaker for our 2026 Nights @ the Museum summer series on June 23

Cora is an award-winning actor, writer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles with more than 25 years of professional experience. In 2020, she received a Tony Awards nomination for Best Featured Actress for her Broadway debut performance in Linda Vista. She also has a recurring role on the Netflix series Grace and Frankie.

Join us as Cora shares stories from behind the scenes of her career in theater, television, and film.
Doors open at 6:00 pm.