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 reopened to normal traffic flow. This traffic restriction is necessary so that a fire hydrant can be replaced.
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 pit bull or pit bull mixed breed dog will be free. While there will be no adoption fee, people must have an approved application to adopt on file with the humane society.
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 east in the 1700 block of Fifth Avenue South. Witnesses were interviewed and physical evidence was collected. Anyone with information about this incident, including security camera images, is asked to contact the Police Department at 515-573-1424. Information can also be relayed to Webster ...
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.
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 group. The Blanden invites all artists to participate in constructive art dialogue and get community support.
BADGER — A man was injured when the car he was driving hit a utility pole in Badger early Friday afternoon. Webster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Derek Christie identified the man as Phillip Allen, of Clare. He said Allen was taken to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred at 12:15 p.m. on West Center Avenue at the northwest edge of Badger. Christie said a witness told deputies that Allen’s Toyota Corolla pulled up to a stop sign, then sped away, went off the road and hit the utility pole. ...