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News Brief

One lane to be closed on Kenyon Road Bridge

Westbound traffic on the Kenyon Road Bridge will be reduced to one lane today, according to the Fort Dodge city engineering staff. Drivers are encouraged to use an alternate route.

Fire reported at downtown gazebo

A small fire was ignited in the gazebo on the Fort Dodge City Square early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at 12:26 a.m. Fire Chief Steve Hergenreter said a man removed combustible materials from a garbage bin, placed them in the gazebo and lit them on fire. The fire was reported ...

FDMS musical schedule changed

The performance schedule for the Fort Dodge Middle School musical “Finding Nemo Jr.” is being changed due to the anticipated winter storm. The musical was to be performed today and Friday. It is now going to be performed Friday and Saturday, according to an announcement from the school ...

Part of First Avenue North to be closed

The 700 block of First Avenue North will be closed today, according to the Fort Dodge city engineering staff. A posted detour will direct traffic to Central Avenue.

FD Choral Society applications are being accepted

Applications are now being accepted for $1,000 music scholarships for the 2023-2024 school year from the Fort Dodge Choral Society. Applicants must be college students majoring in vocal music performance or education with a sophomore, junior or senior status at the beginning of the award ...

Kennedy campsite reservations now accepted

Reservations are now being accepted online for full hookup campsites No. 2 through No. 14 at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park north of Fort Dodge. Reservations must be made online at www.mycountyparks.com. Reservations must be made five days prior to arrival date and paid in full at time of ...