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MEDIA RELEASE
DECEMBER 11, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RE: STRUCTURE FIRE, 225 J STREET, FORT DODGE
Just before 1:00 a.m. on December 11, 2025, the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 225 J Street. Crews arrived to find a two-story wood-frame home with heavy fire showing from most of the first floor.
Firefighters began simultaneous search, forcible entry, and fire attack operations, but icy conditions and freezing temperatures complicated setup. The fire had heavily involved the first floor and extended into the second floor and attic. Multiple handlines were used to bring the fire under control.
A second alarm was requested, bringing five off-duty firefighters back to assist with an extensive overhaul. One firefighter sustained minor injuries. A dog died at the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. According to property records, the residence is owned by Jeff and Janice Johnson.
The Fort Dodge Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Fort Dodge Police Department and MidAmerican Energy.
Contact:
Fire Chief Matt Price
mprice@fortdodgeiowa.orgPhotos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
Congratulations to Tiffany Conrad!
The City of Fort Dodge is proud to share that Tiffany Conrad, Community Sales Manager for Visit Fort Dodge, has been named Supplier of the Year by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Heartland Chapter!
Tiffany received this honor at the MPI Annual Meeting on November 18 in Omaha, Nebraska. Her nomination highlighted her reliability, enthusiasm, professionalism, and the positive impact she's had both within the chapter and here in Fort Dodge.
Please join us in celebrating Tiffany's outstanding leadership and her dedication to showcasing Fort Dodge as a welcoming destination for meetings and events. Our community is lucky to have her!
Congratulations, Tiffany! Congratulations to Tiffany Conrad!
The City of Fort Dodge is proud to share that Tiffany Conrad, Community Sales Manager for Visit Fort Dodge, has been named Supplier of the Year by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Heartland Chapter!
Tiffany received this honor at the MPI Annual Meeting on November 18 in Omaha, Nebraska. Her nomination highlighted her reliability, enthusiasm, professionalism, and the positive impact she's had both within the chapter and here in Fort Dodge.
Please join us in celebrating Tiffany's outstanding leadership and her dedication to showcasing Fort Dodge as a welcoming destination for meetings and events. Our community is lucky to have her!
Congratulations, Tiffany!
We regret to inform you that the weather has once again decided to be overly dramatic.
High winds are on the way, making this our third weather event in less than two weeks. Some of you haven't even put away your ice scrapers from the last one. Honestly? Keep them handy. Stick with what works at this point.
Our crews are prepared. You should be, too. Move anything that can blow away... including yourself, preferably indoors. And remember, all official updates regarding road conditions, including road and bridge closures, will be posted here.
This one may be the most challenging one for our crews yet, but, rest assured, they ll be here when we need them, ready to do what needs to be done to keep everyone safe.We regret to inform you that the weather has once again decided to be overly dramatic.
High winds are on the way, making this our third weather event in less than two weeks. Some of you haven't even put away your ice scrapers from the last one. Honestly? Keep them handy. Stick with what works at this point.
Our crews are prepared. You should be, too. Move anything that can blow away... including yourself, preferably indoors. And remember, all official updates regarding road conditions, including road and bridge closures, will be posted here.
This one may be the most challenging one for our crews yet, but, rest assured, they ll be here when we need them, ready to do what needs to be done to keep everyone safe.
Recycling Pickup Date Change
Due to forecasted inclement weather, recycling scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, 12/10/2025) will be moved to Friday, 12/12/2025.
For those of you on the EAST recycling route, please plan to place your recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 AM on Friday.
Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your flexibility as our crews navigate the upcoming weather. Recycling Pickup Date Change
Due to forecasted inclement weather, recycling scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, 12/10/2025) will be moved to Friday, 12/12/2025.
For those of you on the EAST recycling route, please plan to place your recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 AM on Friday.
Safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your flexibility as our crews navigate the upcoming weather.
Downtown Snow Removal Notice
A parking prohibition will go into effect on all Commercial Emergency Snow Routes from 8:00 pm TONIGHT (Monday, December 8, 2025) to 8:00 am Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Vehicles parked on commercial routes after 8:00 pm will be towed. Please move them to City parking lots away from existing snow piles.
We anticipate this will be the only night a Commercial Emergency Snow Route will need to be issued for clean up from the weekend s storm.
View the emergency snow route map: bit.ly/fdsnowroutes
Stay Informed
Like and follow @fortdodgeiowa for updates.
Text FDRESSNOW to 91896 for residential alerts.
Text FDCOMSNOW to 91896 for commercial alerts. Downtown Snow Removal Notice
A parking prohibition will go into effect on all Commercial Emergency Snow Routes from 8:00 pm TONIGHT (Monday, December 8, 2025) to 8:00 am Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Vehicles parked on commercial routes after 8:00 pm will be towed. Please move them to City parking lots away from existing snow piles.
We anticipate this will be the only night a Commercial Emergency Snow Route will need to be issued for clean up from the weekend s storm.
View the emergency snow route map: bit.ly/fdsnowroutes
Stay Informed
Like and follow @fortdodgeiowa for updates.
Text FDRESSNOW to 91896 for residential alerts.
Text FDCOMSNOW to 91896 for commercial alerts.
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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