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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND LETTING for 2026 City of Okoboji HMA Resurfacing Improvements Project

August 13, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND LETTING for 2026 City of Okoboji HMA Resurfacing Improvements Project   Public notice is hereby given that the City of Okoboji, in Dickinson County, Iowa, will meet on September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm, at which time and place a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in…

Road Closure – Lake Shore Drive at 6603/6605 LSD

July 10, 2026

Lake Shore Drive is closed at 6603/6605 Lake Shore Drive for santiary sewer work. All vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic should avoid this area. Closure is expected through Thursday, July 16.

July 6 Garbage Collection

July 1, 2026

Waste Management will be short a driver on Monday, July 6. As a result, a single driver will be responsible for both trash and recycling collection and will need to complete each route separately. Residents should expect delays in service that day. For example, one collection may occur in the morning while the other may…

05/28 Waste Collection Delayed Until 05/29

May 27, 2026

RESIDENTIAL: Due to the Memorial Day holiday, waste pickup scheduled on Thursday, May 28 will be delayed until Friday, May 29.

Okoboji Clean Up Day – MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026

May 26, 2026

  The annual Clean-Up Day will be Monday, June 1st, 2026.  It will be 1 day only. Clean-Up Day is designed to pick up items not normally picked up for regular garbage collection & is for residential only.  Please limit the weight of items you wish to have picked up &  have your items at the curb before the designated day. Be sure…

CLOSED- Memorial Day

May 22, 2026

The City of Okoboji City Hall and Public Works Department will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will return on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00Am.

City of Okoboji white footer

Tucked along the shores of West Lake Okoboji and East Lake Okoboji, the City of Okoboji is a peaceful residential community known for its scenic beauty. Home to a championship golf course, a marina, lodging properties, vibrant restaurants, and local businesses, Okoboji offers a welcoming retreat. The city also boasts two beautiful parks, one with direct lake access, and a City beach providing residents and visitors with opportunities to enjoy the water and outdoor recreation. Committed to preserving the natural beauty of the area and the quality of its lakes, the City of Okoboji delivers full comprehensive city services to its residents.

Okoboji By the Numbers

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