Iowa has long been known for its commitment to an outstanding education for its youth. In Fort Dodge that commitment emerged early. The town was founded in 1854 and the first school opened a year later. Here is a summary of Fort Dodge schools through the years, based largely on ...
CLARE — The Clare Public Library will host a summer cookout from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Clare Community Center. The menu includes sloppy joes, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, and dessert. The cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children ages 4 to 12, and free for children age 3 and under.
The next chapter in the life of Exposition Park in Fort Dodge will be unveiled this week. The Recreation Services Department joined forces with the Public Art Commission to finalize a plan for the park, which has been in the development stages since 2019. At 4 p.m. Thursday there will ...
The local dentist office once known as Clay & Associates is now Fort Dodge Dental Associates. And while the name has changed, the dentists, other dental providers, office staff and location remain unchanged. “I am happy to announce Clay & Associates will be changing our name to Fort Dodge Dental Associates,” Dr. John Clay said in a written statement. “Although the name is changing, the same high quality dental care will continue with Dr. Tyler Wallingford and myself for the foreseeable future. We are also excited to welcome Dr. Collin Sexton to our wonderful team starting in ...
WEBSTER CITY — Just a month ago Webster City learned the former Natural Shrimp building, 401 Des Moines St., would be converted to a high-volume protein supplement factory run by Edible Gardens Prairie Hills LLC. Ultimately, the 400,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will make 100 million units of the protein drink annually for an as-yet-unnamed launch customer. On May 18, the City Council approved an application for a $1 million loan for Edible Gardens under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Economic Development program. The no-interest loan, will run for a term of ...
Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A theft was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of Second Avenue North. Illegal dumping was reported in the 100 block of North 12th Street. A theft was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported at Ninth Avenue South and 22nd Street. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 2200 block of Second Avenue North. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 10 block of North 10th ...
