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In speaking with Fire Chief Matt Price, the fire was located in and contained to the former priest quarters. A press release with additional information will be available Monday morning.Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. ... See moreSee less

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Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, the intersection of 1st Ave N and N 12th St will be converted to a three-way stop. This adjustment is part of the final phase of the 2025 downtown storm sewer project. Please be sure to use extra caution when traveling through this intersection.

Note: We welcome your thoughts and feedback, but please keep comments respectful and focused on the topic. Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, the intersection of 1st Ave N and N 12th St will be converted to a three-way stop. This adjustment is part of the final phase of the 2025 downtown storm sewer project. Please be sure to use extra caution when traveling through this intersection.

Note: We welcome your thoughts and feedback, but please keep comments respectful and focused on the topic.
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Starting Monday, October 6, 2025, the intersection of 1st Ave N and N 12th St will be converted to a three-way stop. This adjustment is part of the final phase of the 2025 downtown storm sewer project. Please be sure to use extra caution when traveling through this intersection.

🛑 Note: We welcome your thoughts and feedback, but please keep comments respectful and focused on the topic. 🛑

The north lane (westbound) of 1st Ave S and the east lane (northbound) of S 9th St will be closed today for work at the Warden Plaza. Westbound traffic on 1st Ave N will use the center turn lane. Dart buses will be staging a block north of the usual location. Please use alternate routes if possible. ... See moreSee less

The north lane (westbound) of 1st Ave S and the east lane (northbound) of S 9th St will be closed today for work at the Warden Plaza. Westbound traffic on 1st Ave N will use the center turn lane. Dart buses will be staging a block north of the usual location. Please use alternate routes if possible.

REMINDER! City offices will be closed until noon today, October 2, 2025. City employees will be participating in staff development. ... See moreSee less

REMINDER! City offices will be closed until noon today, October 2, 2025. City employees will be participating in staff development.

Thanks to Target for hosting such a wonderful community outreach event! And thank you to all our officers who were able to attend!Big shoutout to our local Starbucks inside Target Store Fort-Dodge for being the host with the most on National Coffee with a Cop Day! ‍

Bringing law enforcement and the community together, one cup at a time, is what today is all about and we couldn't have asked for a cozier spot to swap stories, share some laughs, and sip some much-needed caffeine with our amazing community.

Thank you Target for your ongoing support.
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Thanks to Target for hosting such a wonderful community outreach event! And thank you to all our officers who were able to attend!

City Projects Update

Current Projects - Click here for more information

Name: 2025 Concrete Patching & Asphalt Overlay    Expected Completion: Fall 2025

Name: Community Water Initiatives                        Expected Completion: Fall 2026

Name: Kenyon Rd Bridges (IDOT)                             Expected Completion: Summer 2025 

Name: Kenyon Rd & Ave C                                        Expected Completion: Summer 2025

Name: Traffic Signal Modification                                  Expected Completion: Fall 2025 

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