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Residential garbage collection has returned to once per week. Garbage will be collected on Mondays only during the fall and winter season. Recycling continues to be collected every Monday year-round. Twice-weekly garbage collection will resume after Memorial Day and continue through Labor Day.

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…

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.

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…

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

  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…

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.

The 2025 Water Quality Report for the Okoboji Water Supply is now available by clicking the link below. https://okobojicity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2025CCR.pdf  

Due to short staff, City Hall will close at 3:30PM on Friday, April 10. We apologize for any inconvenience. City Hall will reopen on Monday, April 13 at 8:00AM.

The City of Okoboji City Hall and Public Works facilities will close at noon today (Friday, April 3).

2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (NON WORKING CONDITION) The City of Okoboji is accepting bids for a 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (“Highlander”). The Highlander has unknown miles on it at time of post. The Highlander CURRENTLY IS INOPERABLE, DOES NOT DRIVE, AND DOES NOT START DUE TO UNKNOWN ISSUES. A TRAILER OR SIMILAR WILL BE REQUIRED.…

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe The City of Okoboji is accepting bids for a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe (“Tahoe”). The Tahoe has 107,354 miles on it at time of post. The Tahoe was purchased new by the City of Okoboji and was utilized as a police vehicle. SEALED BIDS ARE REQUIRED to the City of Okoboji no later…

Lake Shore Drive at 2103/2105 is closed due to utility work. Please use an alternate route. Closure is expected to last approximately 2 days. Did you know… we also send text message alerts like this? Sign up here: https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/dickinson_ia/wens.cfm

Yard Waste Collection Resumes in Okoboji – As of April 1, 2026, the City of Okoboji will officially resume curbside yard waste collection for the season. Here’s what you need to know: Weekly Pickup: Yard waste is collected every Wednesday, weather permitting, throughout the growing season. Start and end dates will be shared with the public. Bagged…

Waste Management will not be running on Monday, March 16 — Routes will run on Tuesday, March 17.

Waste Management has notified the City that, due to inclement weather and high winds, garbage collection has been delayed until tomorrow, Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

THe City of Okoboji City Hall and Public Works facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

The last day of yard waste collection will be Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Okoboji, in Dickinson County, Iowa, will meet on September 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm, at which time and place a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers in the Okoboji City Hall located at 1322 Hwy 71 N, Okoboji, Iowa 51355 on the proposed…

UPDATED: June 24, 4:35PM The City understands that many residences still did not receive trash pick-up today (Tuesday). We are in contact with Waste Management. – OLD INFORMATION: June 23 The City was notified this afternoon that Waste Management will be operating on a one-day delay, with pickup now scheduled for Tuesday, June 24. This…

Garbage collection twice per week has resumed in the City of Okoboji. A reminder, during the summer months garbage is collected on MONDAY and THURSDAY mornings. This week (week of May 26), garbage will be collected on Tuesday and Friday due to the holiday on Monday.

The City of Okoboji City Hall and Public Works facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, May 27 at 8:00AM.

The City of Okoboji will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday May 12, 2025 and will continue through that week. This could result in a temporary drop in water pressure and some discoloration. Those who experience that should run cold tap water until it is clear. Anyone with questions should contact city hall at 712-332-2550.