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Faster on pavement, the same on gravel

Drivers on most of Webster County’s paved roads will be able to legally pick up the pace starting Wednesday, when Iowa’s default speed limit climbs from 55 mph to 60 mph. The change takes effect July 1 under Senate File 378, a bill the Iowa Legislature passed earlier this year and Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law June 1. It raises the statewide default limit by 5 mph on paved two-lane roads, including many county and state highways that previously carried no separately posted limit. “Beginning July 1st statewide, the default speed limit will increase from 55 to 60 mph on paved ...

Holiday changes yard waste disposal

The yard waste disposal options offered by the Fort Dodge Public Works Department will be different this week because of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no curbside collection of yard waste on Friday. The city’s yard waste disposal site at the central garage, 3001 Eighth Ave. S., will be closed on Saturday.

From our files: June 2011

Sacred Heart restoration revitalized

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the century-old landmark at 211 S. 13th St., has been awarded an $82,782 grant to repair its failing roof and drainage systems, a significant step in a years-long effort to save one of Fort Dodge’s most recognizable buildings. The award comes through the ...

Part of Iowa Highway 3 to be closed

CLARION — Iowa Highway 3 between Clarion and Goldfield in Wright County will be closed beginning Monday, according to the state Department of Transportation. The highway is being closed so that the bridge over Eagle Creek can be replaced. That section of highway is expected to be closed through Nov. 3. Traffic will be detoured onto Wright County Road R33, Wright County Road C54 and U.S. Highway 69.

Thrive Iowa launches in Webster County

Thrive Iowa has come to Webster County. Thrive Iowa is a new resource under the Iowa Department of Human Services that focuses on individuals and families in need of assistance. The Webster County launch was Friday at the Fort Dodge Community Schools Central Administration building. A group of interested parties was welcomed by Superintendent Josh Porter. The keynote speaker was Rep. Ann Meyer, R-Fort Dodge. Meyer is on the state Health and Human Services Committee and explained to the audience that Thrive Iowa is a closed loop system that will assist those in need by navigating ...