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- Water Quality Report for 2023
Contains results of regulated analytes that are in Fort Dodge's Water Operation Permit. Since some ...
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on April 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm. At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of , any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the City Clerk and County Auditor.
Community Input Needed!
Main Street Fort Dodge, in partnership with Main Street Iowa, is launching a community input survey to gather valuable feedback from residents, business/building owners in the Main Street district, and the broader community. Your input will help shape the strategic plan for our Main Street program, ensuring it meets our community s needs and aspirations.
Take the survey online at MainStreetFD.org/main-street-approach. It s open until April 18, and we encourage everyone to participate and share their thoughts on how we can improve and revitalize our Main Street district.
Save the Date! Following the survey, join us for a public input session on May 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in City Hall. This session will allow us to discuss survey results and gather further input on our strategic plan.
'We believe that involving the community in planning is essential to creating a vibrant Main Street district,' said Megan Moore, President of Main Street Fort Dodge Board of Directors. 'Your feedback will help us define a plan that reflects our community s vision.'
For more information, contact Mary Green-Warnstadt, Executive Director of Main Street Fort Dodge, at director@MainStreetFD.org or 515-573-3172.
Let s work together to shape the future of Main Street Fort Dodge! Community Input Needed!
Main Street Fort Dodge, in partnership with Main Street Iowa, is launching a community input survey to gather valuable feedback from residents, business/building owners in the Main Street district, and the broader community. Your input will help shape the strategic plan for our Main Street program, ensuring it meets our community s needs and aspirations.
Take the survey online at MainStreetFD.org/main-street-approach. It s open until April 18, and we encourage everyone to participate and share their thoughts on how we can improve and revitalize our Main Street district.
Save the Date! Following the survey, join us for a public input session on May 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in City Hall. This session will allow us to discuss survey results and gather further input on our strategic plan.
'We believe that involving the community in planning is essential to creating a vibrant Main Street district,' said Megan Moore, President of Main Street Fort Dodge Board of Directors. 'Your feedback will help us define a plan that reflects our community s vision.'
For more information, contact Mary Green-Warnstadt, Executive Director of Main Street Fort Dodge, at director@MainStreetFD.org or 515-573-3172.
Let s work together to shape the future of Main Street Fort Dodge!
On April 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., 1st Avenue South will be closed from 13th Street to 14th Street for essential private sanitary sewer maintenance. The closure is expected to last approximately one day. Following the initial closure, a lane reduction will be in effect for approximately one week.
Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution in and around the affected area during this time. Please use alternate routes if possible.
Yard Waste Services Update: Opening and Pick-Up Details
Compost Site Opening: Starting Saturday, April 12th, 2025, Fort Dodge residents can use the compost site at the Public Works facility. This site is exclusively for residential use. Please note that commercial access is not allowed.
Guidelines for Compost Site:
Access is limited to city residents receiving garbage service.
Securely cover yard waste in trucks or trailers with a tarp.
Separate tree branches from leaves and grass clippings. Branches should be under 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet long.
Operating Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 am - noon
Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed Wed and holidays
Weather Note: Hours may change due to weather. Check @fortdodgeiowa for updates.
Curbside Yard Waste Pick-Up: Begins Friday, April 11th, 2025. Submit pick-up requests by noon on Thursdays by texting 'YARD WASTE' to (515) 408-9888. Follow prompts on TextMyGov.
Pick-Up Guidelines:
Use Kraft paper bags with orange stickers.
Bundled tree branches (each bundle under 18 inches in diameter, 4 feet long).
No plastic bags. Bundles/bags under 50 pounds.
Orange Stickers: Available for $0.75 each at Utility Billing in City Hall (819 1st Avenue South), open Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
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City Projects Update
Current Projects - Click here for more information
Name: 2025 Concrete Patching & Asphalt Overlay Expected Completion: Fall 2025
Name: Community Water Initiatives Expected Completion: Fall 2026
Name: Kenyon Rd Bridges (IDOT) Expected Completion: Summer 2025
Name: Kenyon Rd & Ave C Expected Completion: Summer 2025
Name: Traffic Signal Modification Expected Completion: Fall 2025
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