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Domino’s to move one block

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Domino’s will apparently be moving one block east of its current Fort Dodge location. The Fort Dodge City Council on Monday approved a plan to sell some city-owned land at Fifth Avenue South and 16th Street to the pizzeria. It also voted to sell some other city-owned land at Fifth Avenue ...

Grant money to fund FD housing updates

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New siding and other improvements are in the works for two Fort Dodge homes as part of a grant-funded effort to spruce up the Third Avenue Northwest corridor. In July 2024, the city received a $1,508,548 Community Development Block Grant to be invested in that area. The grant was awarded by ...

City of Fort Dodge considers vehicle leasing option

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The Fort Dodge city government may someday lease many vehicles instead of purchasing them. In a report to the City Council, Assistant City Manager Ryan Maehl wrote that leasing of vehicles is being studied as a way to relieve pressure on the city budget. Details, such as the types of ...

Mud ’n’ stuff

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LEHIGH — While the mud volleyball pit at the annual Lehigh River Days celebration got an upgrade this year with a rubber liner, the log rolling pit got a few visitors that were not planning on participating — tiny frogs and a pair of juvenile snakes. Brittany Halbur, of Lehigh, used a ...

Lunch on Central returns in June, July, and August

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The annual Lunch on Central returns in 2026 on the last Friday of June, July and August. Hosted by Main Street Fort Dodge, board members, local volunteers and business sponsors team up to serve a delicious and affordable meal in the heart of downtown. The event is held in the parking lot in the ...