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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $5,000 grant jump-starts Orange City’s next Habitat home
  • How did Orange City earn a national nod as senior-friendly?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Pella Sioux Center team awards $25,000 to local nonprofits (ktiv.com) — A new Siouxland Habitat for Humanity home is planned for Orange City in 2026, backed in part by a $5,000 grant from Pella’s Sioux Center plant. The award is part of $25,000 given to regional nonprofits for housing, food, and family support, recognizing Pella employees’ volunteer spirit across Sioux County.
   

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• AARP: Falls Church 2nd Among Small Towns in U.S. for Seniors (fcnp.com) — Orange City has been ranked among the nation’s top small communities for seniors in AARP’s 2025 Livability Index, placing it in the same elite category as Falls Church, Virginia and Great Neck Plaza, New York. The rankings weigh housing, transportation, health, engagement, and job opportunities, highlighting how smaller towns like Orange City can offer multigenerational, socially connected places to age well.
   

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