Attention to detail
-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Larry Hanson keeps an eye on the water level Wednesday morning as he makes his rounds to water the flowers along Central Avenue in downtown Fort Dodge.
A group of organizations is attempting to slowly help downtown Fort Dodge slide back into its glory days and once again make it a section of town worthy of great pride.
With a combined effort from the Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District board, the Fort Dodge Area Chamber of Commerce Image Committee, private volunteers and the city, a renovated downtown has become a serious possibility.
Dennis Plautz, director of Business Affairs and Community Growth for the City of Fort Dodge, realized recently that each organization was working toward a similar goal, he said.
Littzen seeks Miller’s seat
July 25, 2008A Fort Dodge man who said he’s disgusted by the spending habits of Iowa lawmakers is the newly named Republican candidate for the state House of Representatives from the 49th District.
» Full StoryRain can’t stop the fair
July 25, 2008
SAC CITY — Despite flooding at the horse stables and horse arena at the Sac County Fairgrounds, the horse show and other activities will go on.
» Full StoryDefying the weather
July 25, 2008
WEBSTER CITY — A little rain and a lot of humidity didn’t deter fairgoers from turning out at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Thursday.
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