Orient, Iowa

04/30/2020

Farmers & Merchants State Bank

04/30/2020

The Wallace Centers of Iowa

Every couple of years it is necessary to do a prairie burn on our prairie. This is done to help eliminate unwanted, "pesky" plants and tree seedlings. On Sunday, April 26, the Orient Volunteer Fire Dept burned our prairie. First pic is of the prairie before the burn, next several are during the burn and after the burn. Last picture is some of the guys who came out to help with the burn. Unfortunately, we did not get as good a burn as we would have liked; the wind changed directions 3 times and the wind came up. Got a little exciting for a few minutes! Thank you to the Orient Fire Dept for doing this for us!! Much appreciated!!

04/30/2020

Public Resource Technology Center

The public library will remain CLOSED at this time. Plans are underway for a phased reopening. Contact the library or Sharon for a no-contact order pickup. Sharon picks out the books/movies and places the items by the outside door at a predetermined time. Book return is open. Stay safe!

04/29/2020

Kramer's Cafe

Kramer's Cafe

As a proud Orient, IA small business owner, the safety of our customers is our top concern. Following the Governor’s guidance, we will be open for your dine-in pleasure beginning May 1st with our normal business hours for parties of 6 or less with social distancing of our customers. Tables and chairs will be sanitized between each party’s use in accordance with CDC guidelines. We will continue carry-out as an alternative for dining in. We want to thank you for your support throughout the COVID 19 Pandemic and greatly appreciate your continued business.

04/29/2020

Kramer's Cafe

Today’s special:

04/28/2020

Orient United Methodist Church, Orient, IA

Orient United Methodist Church, Orient, IA

Our next mobile food pantry is May 11th. We are buying eggs in bulk and need to put them into egg cartons to be distributed but we need used egg cartons to put them in.

So if you have egg cartons you could contribute to the cause please bring them to the church and leave them in the kitchen. Thank you!

04/25/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

04/25/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Tonight we honor our seniors on our scoreboard and Steve McCann who umpired and refereed many games at O-M who passed away this week. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Until we meet again Bulldogs! ❤🐾 #lightupIA

04/24/2020

Go Dawg Photo

I remembered that I had taken these pictures of Steve refereeing his last basketball game. It was an Orient-Macksburg girls game and he had said that he started here in Orient at a girls game so he wanted to finish it here. He was one of a kind. R.I.P. Magic

04/22/2020

Kramer's Cafe

Today’s special! Brought to you by Aubrey and Cooper!! 🤗

04/22/2020

Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

See how I Pay It Forward. #SWCCpif #WereInThisTogether

04/19/2020

Adair County Sheriff's Office

Adair County Sheriff's Office

Please see the below message from Adair County Secondary Roads.

The Adair County Secondary Roads Department would like to notify the public of an upcoming asphalt pavement/resurfacing project. The project will start on Monday April 20th 2020 and last for 5-7 weeks with cooperating weather. The project includes 160th Street/CR G-27 from the Adair-Cass County line east to Fontanelle Rd. The portion from the Adair-Cass County line to Delta Ave. will be closed to through traffic. A detour will be signed. The remaining portion will open to traffic with pilot cars and flaggers.

Please feel free to call the Secondary Roads office with questions at 641-743-6111. Thank you.

04/18/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Hope to see you soon Bulldogs! ❤🐾 #lightupIA

04/17/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Orient-Macksburg Community School

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS ARE SUSPENDED THROUGH MAY 31.

04/16/2020

Kramer's Cafe

We have Chili & Grilled cheese today $7

04/16/2020

US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa

A late season snow storm is set to affect southern Iowa starting on Thursday. Snow is expected to move into southwest Iowa around daybreak and then spread north and east through the day. Moderate to occasionally heavy snow is forecast at times by Thursday afternoon and into the evening across southern Iowa. Brisk east to northeast winds are also expected which will produce some drifting and blowing snow. If traveling across the southern half of Iowa on Thursday into Thursday night, be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. Additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/dmx

04/15/2020

US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa

Confidence in amounts and location are still on the low side as of today, but it appears winter will hold on for several more days with moderate snows expected across southern Iowa Thursday into Thursday Night. Details on exact amounts are uncertain, but it appears moderate accumulations are possible, potentially in the 3-6 inch range toward the Missouri border. The good news is that winds will be light so blowing snow is not anticipated. The higher end of the potential range would occur mainly on grass and elevated surfaces, but higher snowfall rates could still lead to accumulations on roads and low visibilities presenting travel difficulties as well. Be sure to check the latest forecasts and road conditions over the next few days for updated information. The latest forecast details can always be found at https://weather.gov/desmoines.

04/15/2020

Terry Siders Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Terry Siders Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Share Memories & Support the Family.

04/15/2020

Metinka Slater KCCI

Snow kidding! Starting mid-morning Thursday a nearly 12 hour snow event will bring moderate accumulations of heavy, wet snow to southern Iowa.

04/15/2020

Kramer's Cafe

The kids got to pick the special today!!
Cheeseburger and small cheeseball $6.50!!
11-2 for take out!

04/11/2020

SoundOFF Nation

SoundOFF Nation

A movement from the collective brain of the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association turns into a magical Friday night in Iowa, as schools across the state #LightUpIA.

Mark Freund has the story.

A sincere thank you to everyone who sent in photos and video.

04/11/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

OM softball field lit up in honor of #lightupIA. Here's hoping we get to see the Bulldogs on the fields soon. 🐾⚾️🥎❤

04/07/2020

04/04/2020

Kramer's Cafe

Who is ready for some Prime Rib??!!
Tonight we will have Prime Rib and Ribeyes for specials, 5-9.

04/04/2020

The Wallace Centers of Iowa

Dreaming of sunny days at the farm. I wanted to share some recipes with everyone! Hope it helps to have a few new things to cook while you’re staying in. https://wallace.org/farm-to-table/ Happy cooking ❤️ Katie

04/04/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Correction on email address [email protected]

04/03/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Orient-Macksburg Community School

UPDATE: SCHOOL and FITNESS CTR. will remain CLOSED through APRIL 30.

04/02/2020

Gov. Reynolds extends school, business closures through April 30

Gov. Reynolds extends school, business closures through April 30

Governor Kim Reynolds announced Thursday she's extending her recommendation for schools in Iowa to stay closed through April 30.

04/02/2020

Adair County Free Press

Adair County Free Press

Teacher Parade in Orient

04/01/2020

Kramer's Cafe

Kramer's Cafe

We are open today 11-2!
Special:
Chicken Fried Chicken!!

04/01/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Just a reminder teacher parade starting in Orient at 5 and Macksburg about 5:30. Can't wait to see our kids and the community! ❤🐾

03/31/2020

Public Resource Technology Center

FREE: eBooks, audio books & magazines with your library. It is easy to create an account. Choose your library from the list, Public Resource Tech Center and then put in your library card number. Then download the Libby app and start reading! There are also children's books. Contact the library if you need a library card number. https://bridges.overdrive.com

03/31/2020

Farmers & Merchants State Bank

03/31/2020

Orient-Macksburg Community School

Thank you to everyone that came out and donated yesterday. We reached our goal! 🏥🩸❤

03/31/2020

Adair County Conservation Board

ACCB UPDATE:
The Adair County Conservation Board has a few updates for our park users as we welcome Spring! Lake Orient Campground remains closed as we are currently revamping our entire electrical system for our campers! There is also new water lines being added so that campers will be able to hook up directly at each site. The anticipated completion date is May 1st, but due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the campground opening date is still to be determined. To minimize the spread of COVID-19, our playgrounds at both Lake Orient and Mormon Trail are also closed until further notice. All of our parks are still open to the public and next week looks like great weather to practice our social distancing on our various hiking trails, fishing from our great shore accesses, and just being outside! We will keep you updated here on our page so please share with your friends! If you have any questions, feel free to call the office at 641-743-6450. Check out some recent pictures below from our Lake Orient Campground!