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Structure Fire – 1108 S. 26th St.

At 4:24 a.m. on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1108 S. 26th St. Crews arrived to find smoke showing.

All occupants had safely evacuated prior to their arrival. Firefighters located the fire in the attic and quickly extinguished it using a single handline. Crews then completed overhaul and salvage operations.

No injuries were reported. Firefighters were on scene for approximately an hour and a half.

The cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature. The Fort Dodge Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Fort Dodge Police Department and MidAmerican Energy.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
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Holiday Trash Pickup Update!

Thursday trash collection is moved to Friday, December 26th, next week, so your bins get to enjoy the holiday too.

Pro holiday tip: Wrapping paper may say it s recyclable, but *SPOILER ALERT* it s not. Please toss it in with your regular garbage. (Wrapping paper is sneaky like that.)

Remember - if you re on Thursday s route, set your trash out for Friday the 26th, and you'll be good to go.

Happy holidays, everyone! Holiday Trash Pickup Update!

Thursday trash collection is moved to Friday, December 26th, next week, so your bins get to enjoy the holiday too.

Pro holiday tip: Wrapping paper may say it s recyclable, but *SPOILER ALERT* it s not. Please toss it in with your regular garbage. (Wrapping paper is sneaky like that.)

Remember - if you re on Thursday s route, set your trash out for Friday the 26th, and you'll be good to go.

Happy holidays, everyone!
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🎄🗑️ Holiday Trash Pickup Update! 🗑️🎄

Thursday trash collection is moved to Friday, December 26th, next week, so your bins get to enjoy the holiday too. 😄

🎁 Pro holiday tip: Wrapping paper may say its recyclable, but *SPOILER ALERT* its not. Please toss it in with your regular garbage. (Wrapping paper is sneaky like that.)

Remember - if youre on Thursdays route, set your trash out for Friday the 26th, and you’ll be good to go.

Happy holidays, everyone!

We tried really hard to think of something amusing to post, but it's just not happening. Maybe it's the glow of the tree, the warmth of the blankets or the blinding white from the snow coming in the windows... we're just not feeling it. See what you can come up with?

Crews are moving into residentials. If you can move your vehicles, help us out. If you can't park off-street, but can coordinate parking on one side of the street, great! We appreciate you!

And please remember when it's extremely cold, de icing products don't have the moisture or temperature they need to melt snow and ice. Even sand may not "bite" or stick well. Please slow down and drive appropriately for the conditions.We tried really hard to think of something amusing to post, but it's just not happening. Maybe it's the glow of the tree, the warmth of the blankets or the blinding white from the snow coming in the windows... we're just not feeling it. See what you can come up with?

Crews are moving into residentials. If you can move your vehicles, help us out. If you can't park off-street, but can coordinate parking on one side of the street, great! We appreciate you!

And please remember when it's extremely cold, de icing products don't have the moisture or temperature they need to melt snow and ice. Even sand may not "bite" or stick well. Please slow down and drive appropriately for the conditions.
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We tried really hard to think of something amusing to post, but it’s just not happening. Maybe it’s the glow of the tree, the warmth of the blankets or the blinding white from the snow coming in the windows… we’re just not feeling it. See what you can come up with?

Crews are moving into residentials. If you can move your vehicles, help us out. If you can’t park off-street, but can coordinate parking on one side of the street, great! We appreciate you!

And please remember when it’s extremely cold, de‑icing products don’t have the moisture or temperature they need to melt snow and ice. Even sand may not “bite” or stick well. Please slow down and drive appropriately for the conditions.

December 13, 2025 - Residential emergency snow routes are now in effect. The parking prohibition will be in effect for 24 hours. Vehicles parked along the emergency routes may be towed. To view an interactive map of all emergency snow routes, please visit bit.ly/fdsnowroutes. ... See moreSee less

December 13, 2025 - Residential emergency snow routes are now in effect. The parking prohibition will be in effect for 24 hours. Vehicles parked along the emergency routes may be towed. To view an interactive map of all emergency snow routes, please visit https://bit.ly/fdsnowroutes.

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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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