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Happy Thanksgiving, Fort Dodge!

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this special season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to each of you. Your spirit of community, resilience, and kindness make Fort Dodge a wonderful place to live and thrive. May your holiday be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories.

We are grateful for all that you do to make our city strong and vibrant. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Fort Dodge!

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this special season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to each of you. Your spirit of community, resilience, and kindness make Fort Dodge a wonderful place to live and thrive. May your holiday be filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories.

We are grateful for all that you do to make our city strong and vibrant. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving!

City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024. We will resume regular hours on Monday, December 2, 2024. ... See moreSee less

City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024. We will resume regular hours on Monday, December 2, 2024.

THANKSGIVING SANITATION SCHEDULE

No changes Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - NO COLLECTION
Friday - Thursday s Route

There WILL BE curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. This is the LAST collection for 2024. THANKSGIVING SANITATION SCHEDULE

No changes Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - NO COLLECTION
Friday - Thursday s Route

There WILL BE curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. This is the LAST collection for 2024.
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🦃THANKSGIVING SANITATION SCHEDULE🦃

No changes Monday - Wednesday
Thursday - NO COLLECTION
Friday - Thursdays Route

There WILL BE curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. This is the LAST collection for 2024.

The salt sheds are filled. The sand piles are heaping, and the snow plows have been washed and prepped. Now, all that the city of Fort Dodge Public Works Department and the Webster County Roads Department can do is wait for the first snow to fall for this season.

"We're just like everyone else," said Brett Daniel, Fort Dodge public works director. "We hope the snow and ice will stay away as long as possible, but we know it's coming at some point in time."

www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2024/11/prepping-for-winter-weather/The salt sheds are filled. The sand piles are heaping, and the snow plows have been washed and prepped. Now, all that the city of Fort Dodge Public Works Department and the Webster County Roads Department can do is wait for the first snow to fall for this season.

"We're just like everyone else," said Brett Daniel, Fort Dodge public works director. "We hope the snow and ice will stay away as long as possible, but we know it's coming at some point in time."

www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2024/11/prepping-for-winter-weather/
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The salt sheds are filled. The sand piles are heaping, and the snow plows have been washed and prepped. Now, all that the city of Fort Dodge Public Works Department and the Webster County Roads Department can do is wait for the first snow to fall for this season.

“We’re just like everyone else,” said Brett Daniel, Fort Dodge public works director. “We hope the snow and ice will stay away as long as possible, but we know it’s coming at some point in time.”

https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2024/11/prepping-for-winter-weather/

FEATURED JOB FRIDAY - SEASONAL SNOWPLOW OPERATOR

The City of Fort Dodge is creating a list of seasonal snowplow operators to assist with snowfall operations based on needs and conditions. Individuals must be able to respond in a timely manner to snow events and assist in completing effective and safe snow removal throughout Fort Dodge. A pre-employment, post-offer background check, physical and drug screen are required.

Learn more and apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4677137/seasonal-snow-plow-operator
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FEATURED JOB FRIDAY - SEASONAL SNOWPLOW OPERATOR

The City of Fort Dodge is creating a list of seasonal snowplow operators to assist with snowfall operations based on needs and conditions. Individuals must be able to respond in a timely manner to snow events and assist in completing effective and safe snow removal throughout Fort Dodge. A pre-employment, post-offer background check, physical and drug screen are required.

Learn more and apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4677137/seasonal-snow-plow-operator

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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