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News of record: Dec. 23, 2025

News of record

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday An animal complaint was reported at Seventh Street and 11th Avenue North. A noise violation was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 1700 block of Second Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 2500 ...

FD council to work on budget, riverfront contract

Local News

The Fort Dodge City Council will continue its work on the 2026-2027 budget and consider a contract for the construction of a large pavilion on the riverfront when it meets tonight. It will be the last scheduled council meeting for Mayor Matt Bemrich and councilmembers Quennel McCaleb and ...

No one injured in FD house fire

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The Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to another early morning electrical fire on Sunday. This is the sixth electrical fire in the past two weeks for the department. The fire, located at 1108 S. 26th St., was called in at 4:24 a.m. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke coming from the ...

Flattery says downtown is key

Local News

Fort Dodge Mayor-elect Dave Flattery believes that the key to the community’s future growth and prosperity can be found downtown. Flattery, who is concluding his 18th year on the City Council, said that downtown will be his No. 1 priority as mayor. “What I want to do is bring ...

Part of Eighth Street to be closed

News Brief

Eighth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue South will be closed during daylight hours Monday through Friday, according to an announcement from the city engineering staff.