When the Highland Park Avenue Bridge was built in Fort Dodge in 1925, cars like the Ford Model T rolled across it while steam locomotives rumbled down the tracks beneath it. The 101-year-old bridge will be replaced under a contract awarded by the City Council Monday. The council voted ...
State Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink, R- Fort Dodge, was elected as Senate president pro tempore for the 92nd General Assembly by his colleagues. In that role, he will preside over the Senate when the Senate president is absent. “For the last couple years, I have been proud to serve my caucus as an assistant majority leader and help ensure the success of Iowa Senate Republicans,” said Kraayenbrink. “I’m honored my colleagues elected me as president pro tempore and to continue help leading this caucus throughout the next general assembly.” Kraayenbrink was first elected to the Iowa ...
The Fort Dodge City Council on Monday unanimously approved the second readings of increases in the monthly water and sanitary sewer bills. Currently, the average residential customer pays $45.41 per month for water. Under the proposal advanced by the council, on Jan. 1 that figure would rise to $47.04. Then on Jan. 1, 2028, it would rise to $48.72. The average residential customer now pays $29.30 per month for sanitary sewer service. On Jan. 1, that amount would rise to $30.28. Then on Jan. 1, 2028, it would rise to $31.29. The increase must be approved once more in order to ...
JOHNSTON — As Iowans prepare to observe Veterans Day, the Iowa National Guard is sharing a new tribute to 22 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their state and nation since Sept. 11, 2001. The Hall of Honor, located inside Joint Force Headquarters in Johnston, was formally dedicated Oct. 22 during a private ceremony attended by Gold Star families, Iowa National Guard leadership and distinguished guests. The permanent exhibit features a display case, banners, and 22 individual plaques displaying the photographs and names of Iowa National Guard ...
Among the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department are plenty of people who like to hunt, but don’t have access to many good places to do so. Webster County is full of prime pheasant hunting areas. It is also home to lots of people who want to do something to show their appreciation for ...
Senior High Principal Staci Laird gave the Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education a comprehensive review of goals at the school, entitled “A Vision for You.” Those goals include 70 percent of students being proficient in literacy. They also include having all teachers assess on employability skills. Other areas include an individual/district career and academic plan. The first Iowa Central Career Day was held in October with three more to follow. Laird reported that 54 students have been taken on two college visits this year to Iowa State University in ...
