The communication coordinator handles press releases, social media, tourism promotion, photography and video – telling the city's story.

Also included in the department’s duties are:
• Event planning and management
• Networking with other agencies and projects in the community
• Following city council and board/commission meetings
• Creating website content
• Marketing assistance for King’s Pointe Resort, Public Library, Sunrise Campground
and other Storm Lake amenities
• Grant writing for City projects
• Creating periodic reports to measure progress on City goals
• Raising awareness of State and Federal regulations in the community
• Service on Disaster Preparedness network in the county
• Representing the City on various committees in the community
• Promoting public art and music opportunities