Here you’ll find the answers to many of the questions we receive most at the City of Spirit Lake. If you would like additional information, please contact us at:
Spirit Lake City Hall
1803 Hill Avenue
Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
Phone: 712-336-1871
Fax: 712-336-3854
Where can I find information about city services?
Can I register my car in Spirit Lake?
Where can I renew my driver’s license?
When is trash pickup?
Does Spirit Lake have a recycling program?
When can I have yard waste picked up?
Can I burn yard waste?
Do I need to license my pet?
What are the Post Office hours?
Q: Where can I find information about city services?
A: We’re happy to help you get all the information you need. If you can’t locate the answers on our Web site, please call City Hall at 712-336-1871.
Q: Can I register my car in Spirit Lake?
A: Your car must be registered through the Dickinson County Treasurer’s Office at the County Courthouse in Spirit Lake. For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 712-336-1205.
Q: Where do I get my driver’s license?
A: You may obtain your driver’s license at the Dickinson County Drivers Licensing office at the Dickinson County Courthouse each Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call the courthouse at 712-336-1205, ext 1206.
Q: When is trash pickup?
A: Trash pickup is on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, depending upon the area of the city in which you live. Yard waste should not be included in household trash.
Q: Does Spirit Lake have a recycling program?
A: Recyclable materials are picked up the first and third Wednesday if you live north of 18th Street and the second and fourth Wednesday if you live south of 18th Street.
Q: When can I have yard waste picked up?
A: Yard waste pickup is on Friday from the first of April to the end of October. You must have your yard waste in a bundle or orange biodegradable sack.
Q: Can I burn yard waste?
A: No. Spirit Lake has a ban on open burning. If you wish to burn, you may apply for a special permit at City Hall, 712-336-1871.
Q: Do I need to license my pet?
A: Yes, Spirit Lake does require pet licenses. Please bring proof of rabies vaccination to the Police Department and we will be glad to issue you a license. The cost is $2 per animal.
Q: What are the Post Office hours?
A: Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The phone number for the Spirit Lake Post Office is 712-336-1683. |
