Orange City Tulip Festival to begin planting on October 23rd
On Friday, October 23rd, the Orange City Tulip Festival will begin preparations for their May celebration by planting around 32,000 tulips in Windmill Park. By the time all of the planting is done, Orange City will have over 40,000 tulips spread across the area.
John Buntsma, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardner and Engagement Assistant in Sioux County, spoke about the growing process.
The full planting process is a joint effort from volunteers and the city parks staff.
The Windmill Park planting will begin on the afternoon of October 23rd, and will extend through the 24th as needed. No gardening experience is necessary.
Rain dates of October 30th and 31st are scheduled as a backup. The sign-up link is below.
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Remsen Oktoberfest to take place on October 31st
Remsen Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 31st. Since 1973, Remsen has celebrated Oktoberfest annually on the last Saturday in October, which aims to carry on the community tradition of the Luxembourg and German heritage while celebrating the end of harvest season.
Michael Matgen, the Co-Chair of the festivities, says there will be some changes this year due to the construction at Remsen St. Mary’s High School.
“Food boats” will be available in different sizes, which will allow for on-the-go eating while enjoying the festivities.
With Oktoberfest falling on Halloween this year, the musical acts will also look different, as DJ Braz and the Mark Vyhlidal Band are set to perform.
For a full list of FAQs about the Remsen Oktoberfest celebration, visit the Remsen Oktoberfest Facebook page.
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Water flushing to start Monday
The Le Mars Water Department will be conducting flushing operations over the next few weeks.
Starting on Monday, October 12th at 8 a.m., the Water Department will be flushing the north side of town. The next week, starting Monday, October 19th, the south side of town will be flushed. It may take up to two weeks to flush the south side.
Residents should refrain from washing any clothes or running any more water than needed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on flushing days in their area.
