Welcome to Spirit Lake, Iowa

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.

About Spirit Lake 

Spirit Lake, Iowa is one of the most beautiful and dynamic cities in the Midwest. With a four-seasons lifestyle, thriving business climate and a warm, friendly quality of life, you’ll find it all here in Spirit Lake.

In 2015, Spirit Lake, Iowa was recognized by Governor Terry Branstad as one of the healthiest cities in Iowa, winning the 2015 Healthy Iowa Award in the small city category.  The Healthy Iowa awards is a joint program of the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Healthiest State Initiative, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have developed and implemented policies and practices resulting in sustainable environmental change and healthier living for Iowans.

Spirit Lake has a vibrant downtown with an appealing mix of retail and service oriented businesses. The City has an industrial park that provides the space, accessibility and amenities to meet the needs of current and prospective employers. Our neighborhoods are safe and our abundant system of public parks provide opportunities for recreation.

Latest News & Announcements

GREEN WASTE SITE SEASONAL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT

GREEN WASTE SITE SEASONAL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENT: The last day the green waste site will be open this season is Tuesday, November 21. Until then the hours will continue to be Tuesday and Thursday 2-5 pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. The last curbside leaf pickup will be Monday, November 27!

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GREEN WASTE SITE HOURS CHANGE FOR TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

GREEN WASTE SITE HOURS CHANGE FOR TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS – effective Tuesday, October 10 the green waste site will open at 2 pm and close at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturday and Sunday hours will remain the same.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND LETTING – 2023 WTP AUTOMATION AND CONTROL UPGRADES PHASE 1

Click here for WTP Automation and Control Upgrades Phase 1 Project Information

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