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REMINDER! City offices will be closed this morning for staff development. ... See moreSee less

REMINDER! City offices will be closed this morning for staff development.

Remember Fort Dodge is always under a burn ban. We will NOT lift the citywide burn ban while the countywide ban is in effect.Photos from Webster County IA Emergency Management s post ... See moreSee less

Remember Fort Dodge is always under a burn ban. We will NOT lift the citywide burn ban while the countywide ban is in effect.Image attachment

UPDATE - HIS OWNERS HAVE BEEN FOUND!

While we love unexpected guests, we re certain someone is missing this sweet puppers. He decided to take a stroll at North Lawn Cemetery this morning and found his way into our office out there. If this adorable boy belong to you, please call us at (515) 576-7237. If not, please help us spread the word!

If the owner isn t located by 11 am, we ll reach out to Animal Control.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
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UPDATE - HIS OWNERS HAVE BEEN FOUND! 

While we love unexpected guests, were certain someone is missing this sweet puppers. He decided to take a stroll at North Lawn Cemetery this morning and found his way into our office out there. If this adorable boy belong to you, please call us at (515) 576-7237. If not, please help us spread the word!

If the owner isnt located by 11 am, well reach out to Animal Control.Image attachment

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Fort Dodge Senior High School will be holding its annual homecoming parade down Central Avenue. The parade will begin at approximately 2:30 pm at Central and 12th Street and proceed down Central Avenue to the City Square. Central Avenue from 15th Street to the City Square, including all intersections, will close to traffic at 2:00 pm; we respectfully request that vehicles parked along the parade route and staging area be moved to a side street. Parking in City lots will be free from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for the convenience of parade attendees. In addition, two-hour on-street parking will not be enforced during this time.

Parade participants will stage along Central Avenue between 12th Street and 15th Street and will join the parade as directed by organizers.

Spectators should sit west of 12th Street along Central Avenue down to the City Square (5th Street)
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On Friday, October 4, 2024, Fort Dodge Senior High School will be holding its annual homecoming parade down Central Avenue. The parade will begin at approximately 2:30 pm at Central and 12th Street and proceed down Central Avenue to the City Square. Central Avenue from 15th Street to the City Square, including all intersections, will close to traffic at 2:00 pm; we respectfully request that vehicles parked along the parade route and staging area be moved to a side street. Parking in City lots will be free from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm for the convenience of parade attendees. In addition, two-hour on-street parking will not be enforced during this time.

Parade participants will stage along Central Avenue between 12th Street and 15th Street and will join the parade as directed by organizers.

Spectators should sit west of 12th Street along Central Avenue down to the City Square (5th Street)

City offices will be closed on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2024, for staff development. Thank you for your understanding! ... See moreSee less

City offices will be closed on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2024, for staff development. Thank you for your understanding!

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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