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FD man accused of torching own house

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with setting a fire in his own home in February. Josh D. Wilson, 50, of 221 S. Fourth St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police on Tuesday and charged with second-degree arson, according to court records. In the criminal complaint filed against ...

Cheryl Fleming benefit set for Sunday

A benefit for Cheryl Fleming is set for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Fleming is undergoing treatment for ALS, which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing them to die. There is no known ...

Yard waste collections to resume

Curbside collection of yard waste from Fort Dodge city sanitation customers will begin Friday, according to an announcement from the city. To schedule a pickup, residents should text ‘Yard Waste” to 515-408-9888. Leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste must be in brown paper bags ...

Spring 2026 Clean-Off Week begins today for Fort Dodge city cemeteries

As we prepare our city cemeteries for the spring season, all flowers and decorations will be respectfully removed and discarded during Clean-Off Week. Items that will be removed include: • Saddles, wreaths, and floral arrangements, including those in permanent vases • Weathered ...

Fort Dodge city yard waste site to reopen

The Fort Dodge Public Works Department compost site at the central garage, 3001 Eighth Ave. S., will open to city sanitation customers on Saturday. These are the guidelines for the compost site: • Access is limited to city residents receiving garbage service. • Securely cover yard ...