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Beginning this morning, Public Works crews are closing 18th Ave S from Patterson Field down to S 15th St for a water main leak, storm sewer repairs and a concrete patchback. This is expected to last through the week.

18th Ave S will be reopened each afternoon by 3 p.m. Construction areas on the downhill lane of the hill will remain coned off, and residential access will remain open.
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Beginning this morning, Public Works crews are closing 18th Ave S from Patterson Field down to S 15th St for a water main leak, storm sewer repairs and a concrete patchback. This is expected to last through the week.

18th Ave S will be reopened each afternoon by 3 p.m. Construction areas on the downhill lane of the hill will remain coned off, and residential access will remain open.

Get ready for a spooktacular night!

Trick-or-Treating in Fort Dodge will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Kids - put on your favorite costumes & grab your bags to collect all the candy & goodies you can! Remember to stay safe while having fun! Get ready for a spooktacular night!

Trick-or-Treating in Fort Dodge will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Kids - put on your favorite costumes & grab your bags to collect all the candy & goodies you can! Remember to stay safe while having fun!
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๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ปGet ready for a spooktacular night!๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ

Trick-or-Treating in Fort Dodge will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Kids - put on your favorite costumes & grab your bags to collect all the candy & goodies you can! Remember to stay safe while having fun!

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED!

Please consider voting for Fort Dodge!Voting is now open for the Iowa Community Mural Contest! Show your local pride by voting for a customized FORT DODGE mural in downtown.

VOTE HERE woobox.com/we4gbt
Look for the video with the image of our silos!

*One vote per Facebook profile per video per 24 hour period is allowed.

To move forward in the competition, we need 1000+ votes before October 15 at 5:00 p.m.
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VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! ๐Ÿ€

Please consider voting for Fort Dodge!

Are you starting or already running a small business in the Fort Dodge area? Join the Fort Dodge Small Business Task Force at one of two informational sessions on October 20th, 2024. These sessions will introduce local small business owners to the task force and share valuable resources to help businesses establish, grow, and thrive in our community.

Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr0sHo9zTu7vKQu3Q8YTDtoACGTpXn2XyK3d-hRi0BpAxLUg/viewform
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Are you starting or already running a small business in the Fort Dodge area? Join the Fort Dodge Small Business Task Force at one of two informational sessions on October 20th, 2024. These sessions will introduce local small business owners to the task force and share valuable resources to help businesses establish, grow, and thrive in our community.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr0sHo9zTu7vKQu3Q8YTDtoACGTpXn2XyK3d-hRi0BpAxLUg/viewform

Fall 2024 Clean Off Week begins Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for all City-owned cemeteries.

ALL FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS IN THE CEMETERIES WILL BE REMOVED AND RESPECTFULLY DISCARDED. This includes saddles, floral arrangements in permanent vases, weathered flags from Veteran's Day and Memorial Day, and any non-compliant decorations. Please remove any items you wish to keep before this week. Fall-colored saddles and arrangements will remain if in permanent vases.

Fall and winter decorations, including saddles, wreaths, and floral arrangements in permanent vases, will be permitted after Friday, October 18, 2024.Fall 2024 Clean Off Week begins Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for all City-owned cemeteries.

ALL FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS IN THE CEMETERIES WILL BE REMOVED AND RESPECTFULLY DISCARDED. This includes saddles, floral arrangements in permanent vases, weathered flags from Veteran's Day and Memorial Day, and any non-compliant decorations. Please remove any items you wish to keep before this week. Fall-colored saddles and arrangements will remain if in permanent vases.

Fall and winter decorations, including saddles, wreaths, and floral arrangements in permanent vases, will be permitted after Friday, October 18, 2024.
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Fall 2024 Clean Off Week begins Tuesday, October 15, 2024, for all City-owned cemeteries.

ALL FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS IN THE CEMETERIES WILL BE REMOVED AND RESPECTFULLY DISCARDED. This includes saddles, floral arrangements in permanent vases, weathered flags from Veteranโ€™s Day and Memorial Day, and any non-compliant decorations. Please remove any items you wish to keep before this week. Fall-colored saddles and arrangements will remain if in permanent vases.

Fall and winter decorations, including saddles, wreaths, and floral arrangements in permanent vases, will be permitted after Friday, October 18, 2024.

City Projects Update

Current Projects - Click here for more information

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

Name: 2024 Concrete Patching & Asphalt Overlay Expected Completion: Fall 2024 

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

Name: Traffic Signal Modification Expected Completion: Fall 2025 

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