City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

City of Fort Dodge Government

9 hours ago

Temporary Yard Waste Burn Ban Lifted in Fort Dodge

We know this time of year sparks mixed feelings - some can't wait to burn their leaves, while others prefer clear skies. Either way, here's what you need to know

The City of Fort Dodge will temporarily lift the yard waste burn ban from November 8–16, 2025.

If you burn: Yard waste only (leaves, grass, twigs, small branches).
No trash, paper, furniture, or food waste.
Have water ready. Fires out by sunset.
No burning if winds exceed 15 mph.
Keep piles small and 25 ft from buildings.

Prefer not to burn?
Drop off at 3001 8th Ave S or use Friday curbside pickup.
Text "YARD WASTE" to (515) 408-9888 by noon Thursday.

Questions? Call (515) 576-1031.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

2 days ago

In observance of the Veterans Day holiday, the City of Fort Dodge s garbage routes will be adjusted as follows:

• Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, will follow the regular schedule.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, will be moved to Thursday, November 13.
• Recycling collection scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, will follow the regular schedule.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, will be moved to Friday, November 14.

Residents are asked to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection dates. Please note that due to the holiday schedule, no return trips will be made for missed collections. Carts placed out after 5:00 a.m. will not be collected until the following week.

Curbside yard waste will happen as scheduled on Friday, November 14, 2025.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

6 days ago

At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 1320 N 22nd St, Fort Dodge.

Upon arrival, crews observed a working structure fire. Firefighters immediately initiated fire attack with a single handline which quickly knocked down the fire. All fire was considered under control within the first 16 minutes of crews arriving on scene.

A second alarm was called, bringing four off-duty firefighters back to staff the station to handle additional calls for service. Fort Dodge Fire Department personnel were on-site for about three hours. There were no injuries.

According to property records, current owners are Christian and Miranda Menke.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Fort Dodge Fire Department was assisted by the Fort Dodge Police Department and MidAmerican Energy. A special thank you to the Fort Dodge Webster County Scanner Facebook page for sharing their drone footage.

Contact: Fire Chief Matt Price, mprice@fortdodgeiowa.orgPhotos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post ... See moreSee less

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