# Planned developments in Dickinson County, IA

Boardwalk found 230+ planned projects in Dickinson County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Okoboji Design Review Committee agenda for Sep 23, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/dickinson/

## Dickinson County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 230+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 21 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 23, 2026, City of Okoboji Design Review Committee |
| Sources we check | 13 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Dickinson County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 95 | 41% |
| Residential | 61 | 26% |
| Development decisions | 47 | 20% |
| Public and institutional | 17 | 7% |
| Commercial | 11 | 5% |
| Industrial | 3 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Dickinson County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Road N14 Culvert Replacement Project | Dickinson County, IA | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 11-Unit Commercial Storage Facility | Okoboji, IA | Anchor & Iron LLC | Self-storage | 11 units | Seeking approval | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Recreational Trail Phase II Connection in Clay County | Dickinson County, IA | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 11, 2026 |
| $184K Pillsbury Point Pump House Removal | Arnolds Park, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Brooks Lane, Chalstroms Circle and Beach Road Infrastructure Project | Okoboji, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 7,381-Square Yard Road Resurfacing Project | Okoboji, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 213th-220th Street Utility Improvements | Milford, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 24, 2026 |
| $535K Trail Expansion Project in Spirit Lake | Dickinson County, IA | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 2026 HMA Resurfacing Improvements Project | Okoboji, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 115-Unit Residential Development on 3.9 Acres | Spirit Lake, IA | Seemann Development | Single-family | 115 homes · 3.9 acres | Approved | Mar 24, 2026 |
| 174-Site Seasonal RV Campground on 80 Acres | Dickinson County, IA | Woodlyn Hills Estates LLC | Campgrounds and RV parks | 80 acres | Approved | Dec 8, 2025 |
| 120-Unit Condominium Development | Arnolds Park, IA | Emerald Estates | Condos | 120 condos | Seeking approval | Nov 12, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 230+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Dickinson County

- Wahpeton, IA · 32 projects
- Okoboji, IA · 30 projects
- [Milford, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/milford/) · 25 projects
- Orleans, IA · 22 projects
- Spirit Lake, IA · 13 projects
- Arnolds Park, IA · 12 projects
- West Okoboji, IA · 11 projects
- Lake Park, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Terril, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Clay County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/clay/) · 62 projects
- [Osceola County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/osceola/) · 26 projects
- [Emmet County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/emmet/) · 90 projects
- [O'Brien County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/o-brien/) · 110+ projects
- [Palo Alto County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/palo-alto/) · 69 projects
- [Cherokee County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/cherokee/) · 23 projects

All places in Iowa: [Iowa](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/)

## Questions about Dickinson County

### What's planned in Dickinson County, IA?

Boardwalk found 230+ planned projects in Dickinson County, IA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Okoboji Design Review Committee agenda for Sep 23, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Dickinson County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Okoboji Design Review Committee agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Dickinson County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Dickinson County, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/dickinson/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count