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Outlooks for Dickinson County
Thunderstorm outlook from the Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rain outlook from the Weather Prediction Center
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Today/Tonight: Wind chills will remain below zero through Saturday morning. Spotter activation is not expected at this time. (Issued: Sat, Dec 3)
Grassland Fire Danger
Issued by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls
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Sat, Dec 3: LOW FIRE DANGER
More information: Learn Before you Burn
Emergency preparedness is a team sport.
Dr. Eric Whitaker
MD, MPH
Welcome to
Dickinson County
Emergency Management
Dickinson County Emergency Management is a core public safety agency and the designated disaster response agency and emergency operations center for the county.
The program is overseen by the Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission which has representation from the county and each city.
Latest News &
Press Releases
Be safe as ice forms on Dickinson County's lakes and ponds
As colder weather settles in and our lakes and ponds begin to freeze over, remember, there's no such thing as 100% safe ice! Take a few moments to review our ice safety tips by clicking here....
Winter is coming. Are you ready?
We may not want to think about it, but winter will be here before we know it. In fact, NOAA’s 2022-2023 Winter Outlook was just released today (read more about that below). Now is the time to start preparing for the season ahead. Utilize the more favorable weather over the coming days to complete any necessary preparations before the snow starts to fly. Below are a few things to consider.
Inspect seals and insulation on any doors and windows
Complete any outdoor building maintenance items
C...
New entity formed in Dickinson County to increase mental health awareness
A new entity has been formed to help raise awareness of mental health issues and resources that are available in the area. Katy Burke of Dickinson County Public Health tells KUOO news the Dickinson County Behavioral Health Coalition has been formed as the result of input from the recently conducted public health assessments.
Click here to read more from KUOO Radio...
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 11 Iowa counties are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began June 21, 2022.
Primary counties: Palo Alto and Pocahontas;
Neighboring counties: Buena Vista, Calhoun, Clay,...
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Dec 23 2022 12:00AM Christmas Eve (Observed) - Courthouse Closed |
| Dec 26 2022 12:00AM Christmas (Observed) - Courthouse Closed |
DICKINSON COUNTY, IOWA
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The Communities We Serve
Arnolds Park
Arnolds Park is known as the city of five lakes. Those lakes are West and East Lake Okoboji, Lake Minnewashta, and Upper and Lower Gar Lakes. At the end of the 19th Century, Arnolds Park was, as it is today, the anchor of the Iowa Great Lakes Region.
Lake Park
Situated around Silver Lake, Lake Park is a growing community in western Dickinson County with much to offer residents and visitors.
Milford
Milford lies on the southern end of the Iowa Great Lakes and is referred to as The Gateway to the Iowa Great Lakes. Milford is home to the mythical University of Okoboji and is the place to be with its numerous city parks, great community facilities, a high-standard school system, and home of the Okoboji Pioneers.
Okoboji
Okoboji is bordered by West Lake Okoboji on one side, East Lake Okoboji on the other side and the country toward the north. Residents feel the presence of the lakes at almost every home site in Okoboji, whether they are located on the miles of lakeshore frontage or in the wooded lots nearby.
Orleans
We invite you to enjoy all the amenities Orleans and Big Spirit Lake have to offer, whether for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime, we welcome you to the City of Orleans, home of Big Spirit Lake.
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake is located in the center of the Iowa Great Lakes. Spirit Lake was founded and continues to reflect the best of Midwestern values – offering families a wide variety of community, recreation, employment and business opportunities.
Superior
Superior is located in northeastern Dickinson County along Highway 9. It is home to Green Plains Ethanol and a couple miles west of town is the Superior 71 Drive-In Theater.
Terril
Terril is located in the southeastern corner of Dickinson County. It is a small, but active community and is the home of the Graettinger-Terril Elementary School.
Wahpeton
Wahpeton is located on the west side of West Lake Okoboji, between Miller's Bay and Emerson Bay. Gull Point State Park is situated within the city and provides camping and hiking opportunities to visitors.
West Okoboji
The City of West Okoboji is nestled between Arnolds Park and Wahpeton. The community is on West Lake Okoboji, from which its name was taken. At one time, West Okoboji and Wahpeton were the same town, but separated in September of 1930.
The Organizations We Belong To
Where Our Office is Located
Dickinson County Courthouse
1802 Hill Avenue, Suite B103
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
43.422179°, -95.103645°