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Brush fire reported in Fort Dodge Monday

A large brush fire broke out on the south end of Fort Dodge Monday night. The fire was on a wooded hill, south of 15th Avenue South between 28th and 32nd streets. It was reported at about 7:45 p.m. Firefighters from Fort Dodge, Duncombe and Otho responded. Some of them were still on the ...

Lane closure set on Fifth Avenue South

One eastbound lane in the 1500 block of Fifth Avenue South will be closed beginning today and lasting through Wednesday, according to an announcement from the Fort Dodge Public Works Department. The traffic lights at Fifth Avenue South and 15th Street will be flashing red until the road is ...

Almost Home to offer free pit bull adoptions

Everyone is familiar with St. Patrick’s Day, but how many know about St. Pittie’s Day? The Almost Home Humane Society of North Central Iowa will celebrate that pet-centric holiday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the animal shelter, 732 S. 32nd St. During that time, every adoption of a ...

Fort Dodge police investigating gunshot

The Fort Dodge Police Department is investigating a gunshot that was fired Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured. At 12:52 p.m., 911 dispatchers received a report of a shot being fired in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue South. Responding officers determined that a shot had been fired a block ...

FDMS musical tickets available

Tickets for the Fort Dodge Middle School performance of “Frozen Junior” are available at www.showtix4u.com. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Fort Dodge Middle School, 800 N. 32nd St.

Blanden Collective set for Saturday

Are you looking for feedback on your art? Are you looking to connect with other artists in the area? Then the Blanden Collective is for you. The Blanden Collective will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. Bring your artwork to show and get feedback from the ...