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FD council handles real estate deals

The Fort Dodge City Council on Monday bought a piece of property and sold another one. The council purchased a home at 1518 Fifth Ave. S. from Patrick House for $44,100. The property is next to a couple of lots already owned by the city. Several years ago, the council bought those properties and demolished the buildings on them to create a space that will be offered for redevelopment. The property bought Monday will be added to those lots once the house is demolished. The council sold a property at 1801 First Ave. S. to Gary and Annie Wilson for $3,500. They plan to use it as a ...

Fatal shooting ruled self defense

The July 24 fatal shooting that killed one man in Fort Dodge has been determined to be a case of self defense, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department. Police identified the dead man as Thomas H. Ahrens, 45, of Fort Dodge. According to police, Ahrens attacked a man in the 1300 block of Third Avenue North and the man fired one shot in self defense, striking and killing Ahrens.

Sand touts plans for Iowa

Rob Sand told a Fort Dodge audience Monday that he will bring a different approach to the governor’s office that will produce solutions that work for Iowans on everything from water quality to mental health. The Democrat said the state now has two “private clubs” - the Democratic ...

Shucks, what a turnout

Four Carlson kids from Manson and Rockwell City sat in the back of a pickup truck Saturday morning at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market, cleaning and shucking sweet corn as fast as customers could buy it. Ava, 13, packaged it up. Olivia, 11, Melody, 9, and Elliott, 6, worked alongside, happily ...

Council ponders projects

What is commonly called the 14th Street hill and Central Avenue downtown may be the sites of future upgrades. Both were discussed Monday as the City Council reviewed lists of projects presented by the city engineering staff. Neither project has been approved by the council. Both would be in the future, starting next year at the earliest and perhaps starting as late as 2031. Communication with the Canadian National Railway may help the city to finalize the schedule, according to Mayor Dave Flattery. That’s because the railroad has a bridge that carries its tracks over 14th Street ...

FDFD sees retirement, promotions

The roster of the Fort Dodge Fire Department has been changed by one retirement and a series of promotions. Capt. Steve Teske will retire Friday after about 38 years of service. Mayor Dave Flattery presented him with a proclamation during Monday’s council meeting. Teske joined the Fire ...