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At 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at 1320 N 22nd St, Fort Dodge.
Upon arrival, crews observed a working structure fire. Firefighters immediately initiated fire attack with a single handline which quickly knocked down the fire. All fire was considered under control within the first 16 minutes of crews arriving on scene.
A second alarm was called, bringing four off-duty firefighters back to staff the station to handle additional calls for service. Fort Dodge Fire Department personnel were on-site for about three hours. There were no injuries.
According to property records, current owners are Christian and Miranda Menke.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Fort Dodge Fire Department was assisted by the Fort Dodge Police Department and MidAmerican Energy. A special thank you to the Fort Dodge Webster County Scanner Facebook page for sharing their drone footage.
Contact: Fire Chief Matt Price, mprice@fortdodgeiowa.orgPhotos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
Downtown Trick or Treat is tonight!
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When this happens, it s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it s been deleted. Funding Still Available for Fort Dodge Homeowners!
The Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (HIRHTF) still has funding for 4–5 Fort Dodge homeowner repair projects in 2025!
If your home needs repairs - like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, accessibility improvements, or energy efficiency upgrades - you could qualify for up to $15,000 in assistance.
5-year forgivable loan (20% forgiven each year)
Owner-occupied homes only
Income limits apply (see below)
Priority given to extremely low-income households, seniors (62+), persons with disabilities, and emergency repairs
Serving: Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster & Wright Counties
Don't wait - only a few projects remain!
Contact:
Jessica Coon
819 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
515-302-8953 | jcoon@fortdodgeiowa.org
Income limits effective June 9, 2025. Subject to change without notice. Funding Still Available for Fort Dodge Homeowners!
The Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (HIRHTF) still has funding for 4–5 Fort Dodge homeowner repair projects in 2025!
If your home needs repairs - like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, accessibility improvements, or energy efficiency upgrades - you could qualify for up to $15,000 in assistance.
5-year forgivable loan (20% forgiven each year)
Owner-occupied homes only
Income limits apply (see below)
Priority given to extremely low-income households, seniors (62+), persons with disabilities, and emergency repairs
Serving: Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster & Wright Counties
Don't wait - only a few projects remain!
Contact:
Jessica Coon
819 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
515-302-8953 | jcoon@fortdodgeiowa.org
Income limits effective June 9, 2025. Subject to change without notice.
The agenda for the October 27, 2025, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.
fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=11439
Leaf it to us to say... don't let your leaves take over the street!
As those colorful fall leaves start to flutter down, here are some do's and don'ts for leaf season in Fort Dodge:
DO mulch or compost your leaves - your yard (and the planet!) will thank you.
DO bag them up for yard waste collection or take them to the compost site.
DON'T rake or blow leaves into the street - it clogs storm drains and causes flooding. Nobody wants a soggy surprise!
And of course... DO jump in a pile or two first. Because fall fun is mandatory!
Got a great leaf pile photo? Share it in the comments - we'd love to see how you're making the most of fall in Fort Dodge! Leaf it to us to say... don't let your leaves take over the street!
As those colorful fall leaves start to flutter down, here are some do's and don'ts for leaf season in Fort Dodge:
DO mulch or compost your leaves - your yard (and the planet!) will thank you.
DO bag them up for yard waste collection or take them to the compost site.
DON'T rake or blow leaves into the street - it clogs storm drains and causes flooding. Nobody wants a soggy surprise!
And of course... DO jump in a pile or two first. Because fall fun is mandatory!
Got a great leaf pile photo? Share it in the comments - we'd love to see how you're making the most of fall in Fort Dodge!
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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