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Payment for marsh project approved

The Webster County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a change order for $20,188.25 to Empire Excavation, of Arthur, for the Meier Marsh Wetland & Oxbow Restoration project. “This is a continuation of the water quality project that we’re working on with IDALS,” said Webster County Conservation Director Matt Cosgrove. “This was scheduled to be concluded last October, but obviously with the wet conditions the project continues on. That’s the main reason for this change order is the additional rock and geo-grid for the wet conditions.” Meier Marsh is located near the ...

FD man accused of torching own house

A Fort Dodge man has been arrested and charged with setting a fire in his own home in February. Josh D. Wilson, 50, of 221 S. Fourth St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police on Tuesday and charged with second-degree arson, according to court records. In the criminal complaint filed against him, police wrote that sometime between 3 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Feb. 10, Wilson deliberately started a fire in the house. The fire was reported when smoke was spotted coming from the house. Immediately after the incident, Fire Chief Matt Price said the fire was in a living room on the second floor of ...

Cheryl Fleming benefit set for Sunday

A benefit for Cheryl Fleming is set for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Laramar Ballroom, 710 First Ave. N. Fleming is undergoing treatment for ALS, which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing them to die. There is no known cure for this disease. The event will include a meal for a freewill donation, bake sale, live auction, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. All donations will go toward medical expenses and the purchase of a handicap accessible van. Monetary donations may be made at Availa Bank to the attention of ...

Yard waste collections to resume

Curbside collection of yard waste from Fort Dodge city sanitation customers will begin Friday, according to an announcement from the city. To schedule a pickup, residents should text ‘Yard Waste” to 515-408-9888. Leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste must be in brown paper bags with orange yard waste stickers on them. The stickers are available at the utility billing office in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S.

Spring 2026 Clean-Off Week begins today for Fort Dodge city cemeteries

As we prepare our city cemeteries for the spring season, all flowers and decorations will be respectfully removed and discarded during Clean-Off Week. Items that will be removed include: • Saddles, wreaths, and floral arrangements, including those in permanent vases • Weathered American flags • Non-compliant decorations such as ornaments, toys, signs, garden flags, and holders • Wind spinners and non-integral vases or statues Beginning Saturday, April 4, spring and Easter decorations may be placed in the cemeteries. Acceptable items include saddles and floral ...