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$1 million awarded to Fort Dodge Regional Airport

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The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will receive some updates paid for in part by a federal grant announced Friday afternoon. The airport will receive $1 million to support terminal modernization, according to an announcement from U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, a Republican. According to information provided by the senator, the money would be used for these items: • An additional family restroom. • A mother’s room. • A holding area. The money is coming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Grassley reported that a total of $15.75 million has been awarded ...

The National Road connected a young nation

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Editor’s note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known ...

Just add a pinch of love

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When Angie Reiter and Crystal Mikesell were growing up and in the kitchen they would always ask their aunt Tammy if the recipe turned out. Aunt Tammy’s response was always “Did you add a pinch of love?” When the sisters decided to share their cooking skills with the community, ...

Fort Dodge becomes a city in 1869

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Fort Dodge became a community in 1854. That’s when William Williams, who had been the civilian merchant for the Army post named Fort Dodge, laid out the town. The Army had abandoned the post in the summer of 1853, sending its soldiers north to Fort Ridgeley in Minnesota. Williams ...

Since 1869, Fort Dodge has had 37 mayors

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A total of 37 men have served as mayor of Fort Dodge since William Williams was the first person elected to the post in 1869. The longest serving mayor was Matt Bemrich, who served 16 years from 2010 to 2025. Albert Habhab served as mayor for 14 years from 1960 to 1974. At the opposite end of the scale, R.P. Furlong appears to have served as mayor for just one year. He was elected in 1883, but there was another mayoral election in 1884, which returned Richard Meservey to the office for his second term. Mayors served a two-year term up until the early 1980s. Here is a list of ...

O’Brien Joins REMAX of Fort Dodge

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REMAX of Fort Dodge is proud to announce that Brady O’Brien has officially joined the brokerage as a REALTOR, bringing with him a deep passion for real estate, a heart for community service, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. As a Fort Dodge native and St Edmond graduate, O’Brien has long been inspired by the world of homes and the role they play in people’s lives. His interest in real estate began at a young age, driven by a fascination with how spaces are designed, built, and ultimately transformed into places where families create lasting memories. Today, he turns ...