Budget decisions begin
Current and proposed city department budgets
Putting more cops on the beat is a plan that’s sure to win the support of both elected officials and everyday citizens.
However, it’s a plan that usually comes with a hefty price tag. In Fort Dodge, that cost is $140,419.80 for three additional police officers.
City Council members are now pondering how to come up with at least some of that money as they continue work on the proposed budget for 2009-2010.
Councilmen Matt Bemrich and Don Wilson are pressing for three more officers, which would boost the city’s force to 40 members.
She’s helping victims one case at a time
January 5, 2009
Victims of crime have a new ally.
Shelly Escobedo became Webster County’s new victim and witness coordinator just over a month ago and has been striving to help the community ever since.
Seat belts save lives
January 4, 2009
Fatal car accidents are down in Webster County but officials are urging the use of seat belts to save more lives.
» Full StoryBar owners unimpressed with permit plan
January 4, 2009Proposed permits that would let bar owners admit underaged people after the new 10 p.m. deadline may not be so popular with owners of Fort Dodge drinking establishments.
The permits, which await final approval by the City Council on Jan.
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