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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: Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Though most storms should remain below severe limits, isolated stronger storms may produce wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph or hail to the size of quarters. At this time, the favored area for stronger storms looks occur along and east of the James River to just east of the I-29 corridor. Spotter activation is not expected at this time. (Issued: Thu, Aug 18)
Grassland Fire Danger
Issued by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls
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Thu, Aug 18: LOW FIRE DANGER
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
National Suicide Line gets makeover; 988 launched nationwide
Just like 911, organizers behind the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) hope it becomes easy to remember for the public.The switch to 988 happens Saturday, with preparation ramping up in states, including Iowa. The NSPL takes calls 24/7 from those experiencing a mental-health, substance-use or suicide crisis.The Federal Communications Commission and Congress authorized the change to its new number.Drew Martel is director of crisis services for the Foundati...
Gov. Reynolds and officials warn Iowans of dangerous Fentanyl and fake pills
DES MOINES -- Today, Governor Kim Reynolds joined with state health and safety officials to warn Iowans about the growing threat of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.
Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl are increasingly being found in Iowa communities. In 2021, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s Criminalistics Laboratory analyzed 17,163 fentanyl pills disguised as prescription drugs. In the first six months of 2022, that number has quadrupled to 70,5...
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Aug 24 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
| Aug 31 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
| Sep 01 2022 12:00AM Start of National Preparedness Month |
| Sep 05 2022 12:00AM Labor Day - Courthouse Closed |
| Sep 07 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
| Sep 14 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
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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°