The Fort Dodge Community School District board’s final meeting of 2025 focused on moving forward with items related to the recently approved $42 million high school building bond issue. “We’re already working on initial design elements for some sections of the overall process,” ...

Fort Dodge will offer signing bonuses to new police officers next year in a move city leaders hope will ease recruiting challenges. The City Council approved the proposal unanimously without discussion Monday. The signing bonus, which will range from $2,500 to $10,000, will be available ...

People were asked to stay away from a section of downtown Fort Dodge for a few hours Tuesday morning after a pot was found sitting along curb. Police took precautions just in case the object they described as an "Instant Pot type appliance' contained an explosive or was otherwise ...

Stephanie Higgins, of Gowrie, came to the Operation Ornament fundraiser at the Laramar Ballroom in Fort Dodge Saturday to volunteer a bit. For Higgins, who serves in the Iowa Air National Guard, it was more than just having some hot cocoa and treats, it was a way to say thank you. “This ...

The Fort Dodge City Council will continue its work on the 2026-2027 budget and consider a contract for the construction of a large pavilion on the riverfront when it meets tonight. It will be the last scheduled council meeting for Mayor Matt Bemrich and councilmembers Quennel McCaleb and ...