A new backhoe was purchased for the Fort Dodge Public Works Department during Monday’s City Council meeting. The John Deere machine was purchased from Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., of Fort Dodge, for $133,000. It will replace a 2014 model, which is being traded in for the new one.
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Holly A. Klinger, 43, 826 First Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jacob A. Klaassen, 21, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived. Fifth-degree theft ...
Relief is on the way for drivers who feel they get stopped at traffic lights on First Avenue South for what seems like an endless amount of time. The City Council on Monday bought a new traffic signal control system for five intersections. Those intersections are: • First Avenue South and ...
Fort Dodge residents will be able to meet local law enforcement officers and firefighters Thursday evening during a special event on the City Square. It is called Night to Unite, and will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. In an announcement, the Fort Dodge Police Department described it as a ...
The always popular and entertaining Badger Lake Dragon Boat Bash is this week. This is the 30th year the dragon boat races have been held here in Fort Dodge. Badger Lake at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is the setting for the competition. There will be a concert Friday evening, with ...