Trick or Treat in downtown Fort Dodge
The sixth annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat night is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Businesses can set up their “candy stop” inside or outside of their business.
Water, sewer rate hikes on FD council agenda
Proposed increases in the water and sewer bills residents pay every month are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The proposed increases would have the average residential customer paying $47.04 a month for water and $30.28 a month for sanitary sewer services, effective Jan. 1, 2027. A rate increase proposed for Jan. 1, 2028, would push those figures to $48.72 for water and $31.29 for sewer. The City Council meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S., with a workshop on the strategic plan. That plan focuses on these elements: ...
Eagle Scout project brings new flag retirement box to Webster City
Tanner Baldwin, a member of Family Troop 17, sponsored by American Legion Post 191 of Webster City, has completed an Eagle Scout project that will benefit the community for many years and make the process of disposing of damaged flags much easier. Tanner installed a flag retirement drop box providing residents with a convenient and respectful way to turn in worn or damaged American flags for proper retirement. The flag retirement drop box is located in front of the American Legion at 726 2nd Street in Webster City. Flags can be dropped off at any time. The project reflects the ...