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Two hour delay for FD schools

All schools in the Fort Dodge Community School District will have a two-hour late start Thursday due to the extremely cold temperatures, according to an announcement from the district.

Pavilion purchase

The Fort Dodge city government will very soon be the owner of the big sports pavilion under construction at Corridor Plaza. The City Council on Monday voted to buy the sprawling building for $10.1 million in a move described as a way to get the project completed when full private financing ...

FD council rejects raises for mayor, members

Proposals to raise the salaries of elected officials in Fort Dodge were unanimously rejected by the City Council Monday. Councilman Dave Flattery said that since the council is working to close a $400,000 deficit in the general fund, now is not the time to be boosting the compensation of ...

Predicted budget deficit may give bus service a flat

A big budget deficit may force a reduction in Dodger Area Rapid Transit bus service in the next fiscal year. The DART buses are operated for the city by the MIDAS Council of Governments. On Monday evening, Shirley Helgevold, executive director of the MIDAS Council of Governments, presented ...

FD school calendar nearly finalized

The 2025-26 calendar was at the forefront of Monday’s meeting of the Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Directors. Superintendent Josh Porter indicated the calendar is “about as final as final can get.” “There could still be some changes,” he admitted. “Highlighting ...