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Hearing held on FD property tax rate

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A maximum property tax rate of $20.96 per $1,000 of taxable value is being considered by the Fort Dodge City Council for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The council held a required public hearing on the proposed property tax rate Monday. The City Clerk’s Office received one written ...

Getting away at Sportsmen’s Retreat

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DAYTON — More than 600 fathers and sons, brothers and grandfathers, and lots of old friends gathered at the annual Sportsmen’s Retreat at Hidden Acres near Dayton this weekend. This men’s-only retreat has become a popular event and draws men and boys from across the nation, ...

East Sac County playground project timeline is set

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SAC CITY — East Sac County Elementary School’s playground is getting a much-needed reboot for the district’s preschool through sixth-grade students. “It’s been over 30 years since the playground has been renovated,” said Julie Clayton, who is a member of the playground ...

Intersection to get upgrade

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The busy intersection of Kenyon Road and Avenue C will get an overhaul this summer while the nearby Kenyon Road Bridge is also the site of a major project. Kenyon Road on the west side of the intersection will be widened and reconfigured to create a center lane to accommodate vehicles ...

FD council to consider permit for dog breeders

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The Fort Dodge City Council will consider requiring a permit for any dog breeders as a way to tighten the leash on those who do so without little professionalism. The city already has a law requiring commercial dog breeders to get a permit. Amending that law would help to control ...

AEA measure dominates forum

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Legislation to make some changes to Area Education Agencies is moving forward, but it’s quite different from what was proposed earlier this year, local lawmakers said Saturday. The House of Representatives passed an AEA bill Thursday and it is expected to be considered by the Senate ...