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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: Temperatures will fall quickly tonight with locations falling into the mid 30s by Friday morning. A frost advisory is in effect. Spotter activation is not expected at this time. (Issued: Thu, Oct 6)
Grassland Fire Danger
Issued by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls
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Thu, Oct 6: MODERATE 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
Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15
The Fire Departments of Dickinson County are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
“Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) t...
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
| Oct 09 2022 12:00AM Fire Prevention Week |
| Oct 12 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
| Oct 18 2022 12:00PM - Emergency Management Commission Meeting |
| Oct 18 2022 12:30PM - 911 Service Board Meeting |
| Oct 19 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
| Oct 26 2022 12:00PM - Outdoor Warning Siren Test |
| Oct 31 2022 12:00AM Anniversary of the Halloween Blizzard of 1991 |
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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°