FDFD to hold open house
The renovations at the Fort Dodge firehouse will be displayed Sunday during an open house. The open house will begin at 10 a.m. in the firehouse, 1515 Central Ave.
Salvation Army announces dates for Christmas assistance signup
The Salvation Army of Fort Dodge will hold Christmas assistance signups next week. Anyone in need is welcome to stop by the office at 126 N. Seventh St. Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Those applying for assistance (toys, clothing, and food) will need to bring with them a photo ID, proof of residency within Webster County (i.e., a piece of current mail), and Social Security cards for everyone in the household who’d be receiving assistance. After signing up, those who’ve registered will be able to stop back by the office Dec. 21 - 22 to pick up ...
Supervisors cancel TextMyGov contract
The Webster County Board of Supervisors voted to cancel the county’s contract with TextMyGov, a service that uses smart texting technology to help connect residents with their local governments. The decision to cancel the contract was due to the service not being used much by residents and the board felt it wasn’t a good use of county funds to continue, Chairwoman Niki Conrad said. According to the invoice sent to the county from TextMyGov, continuing the contract would cost the county $11,000 from November 2023 through October 2024. This contract cancellation only affects the ...
School board OKs early retirement offering
The new early retirement incentive offering for eligible Fort Dodge Community School staff members was approved Monday night at the School Board meeting. There are 71 staff members eligible to apply for early retirement this year, including 33 certified staff. Eligible staff will have until Dec. 8 to apply for early retirement.
Lane closure set for Kenyon Road Bridge
The left lanes on both the eastbound and westbound sides of the Kenyon Road Bridge will be closed beginning Wednesday, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. This closure is due to preliminary work for the demolition and replacement of the westbound side of the bridge. Both westbound lanes will be closed Oct. 30 and will remain closed until September 2024.
Council candidate Davis endorsed by unions
Fort Dodge City Council candidate Scott Davis received the endorsement of organized labor Friday. He was endorsed by the Western Iowa Labor Federation and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1155. Davis is the executive vice president of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1155, which represents workers at the Elanco and Nestle Purina PetCare plants, plus 14 other facilities in Iowa and Minnesota. The endorsements were announced Friday afternoon in front of the Fort Dodge Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., by Jen Pellant, president of the Western Iowa Labor ...