Posts by Spirit Lake Admin

As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, the City of Spirit Lake would like to remind you of our fireworks regulations. Please read our ordinance for details. Fireworks 2018 Ordinance Amendment

The 2020 Water Quality Report for the City of Spirit Lake is now available. Click here for the 2020 Water Quality Report

Starting June 16 for approximately two weeks the water department will be performing fire hydrant maintenance, including flushing of hydrants, in the northeast part of town (East of Hill and North of Highway 9). Residents may notice a temporary drop in water pressure while a hydrant is being flushed and water may be discolored as…

Given the current state of public health concerns and advisories, the uncertainty with where the State of Iowa will be the next several weeks or possibly longer and of course concerns for the safety of City of Spirit Lake residents and City workers it will not be possible to have a week of junk pickup…

Although the green waste site is opening, please consider the following: if you absolutely don’t need to use the site – DON’T. The City of Spirit Lake provides curbside pickup of yard waste and burning is allowed in Orleans if for some reason you still have some little bit of leaves or twigs. If the…

Hours for the season will be: Saturdays 9-5, Sundays 1-5, Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-7. The site is only open to residential water customers of the City of Spirit Lake and the City of Orleans. To assist with verification residents must have their drivers license and it is strongly recommended they also have a copy of…

Curbside yard waste weekly pickup for Spirit Lake residents will start on Monday, April 6. The rules are published on the City’s website, but there have been no changes from how that has been done in the past. Please have qualifying yard waste to the curb by 7 a.m. With the green waste site still…

With the present uncertainty about spread of coronavirus in Iowa and any possible and additional restrictions that may be imposed by the State of Iowa, the City isn’t able to set a date at this time for when spring cleanup days may occur. If a date is set it will be publicized so please stay…

With recent federal and state informational releases and updates coming frequently regarding the coronavirus, the City of Spirit Lake will be making a couple of minor adjustments in the short term out of caution for the public.  If individuals have utility bills and normally pay in person at City Hall, please use the drop box…

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