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🌱 Which powerhouse programs are vying for Orange City’s top baseball prospect?
Coming up: Council Meeting on the Orange City Patch calendar

Hello Orange City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which powerhouse programs are vying for Orange City's top baseball prospect?
Also on today's calendar: 23rd Annual Dutchmen Field Championships and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• '28 LHP/OF Henry Heller announces top five, talks Iowa visit (on3.com) — Orange City standout pitcher and outfielder Henry Heller, a star for MOC-Floyd Valley, has narrowed his college baseball choices to Iowa, Nebraska, UCLA, Mississippi State, and Texas A&M after a recent visit to Iowa City. Ranked the No. 2 player in Iowa, Heller reflects on his strong ties with Iowa's coaching staff and says he plans to make his commitment in the next few weeks.
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📸 Around Orange City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orange City
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★ Featured events ★
- Council Meeting →
City Hall, Orange City
4:30 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Home Football - Band Performance
Northwestern College Korver Field
6:00 pm - Joint HS Choir Concert with NWC/OC Arts
Northwestern College Christ Chapel
7:30 pm - 23rd Annual Dutchmen Field Championships →
Korver Field, Orange City
10:00 am - Fall E-recycling Event →
Orange City Street Dept., 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City
4:00 pm - Fall E-recycling Event Set for October 16 & 17 →
Orange City Street Dept., 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City
4:00 pm - Fall E-recycling Event Set for October 16 & 17 →
Orange City Street Dept., 809 Concord Place SE, Orange City
9:00 am - Council Meeting →
City Hall, Orange City
4:30 pm - Volunteer Opportunity – Help Plant Tulip Bulbs →
Windmill Park, Orange City
1:00 pm
Friday October 2
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Friday October 23
📣 Orange City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Afterschool Program- Fall Crafts →
Alton IA
1:45 pm - Cook and Share →
Alton IA
6:00 pm - Snuggles and Smiles →
Alton IA
9:30 am
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Smithfield Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician V - 1st Shift (Sign On Bonus & Relocation!) in Orange City. Apply here.
- Staples, Inc. posted a job opening for Embroidery Operator Full Time 2nd Shift - Staples Promotional Products in Orange City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sioux Center
- Boyden Man Faces Four Felony Charges in Alleged $4,800 Check Forgery Case (siouxcountyradio.com)
- Dordt's Joy Koole Named NAIA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week (naia.org)
- Dordt University welcomes voice expert Dr. Stephen… (dordt.edu)
Hull
- Hull Moves Second Phase of Division Street Project to Spring 2027 (siouxcountyradio.com)
Ok Orange City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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