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The agenda for the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.

fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=11421The agenda for the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.

fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=11421
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The agenda for the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.

https://fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=11421

Thank you to the 14 City staff member who put their weekend plans on hold to help get everything back in order for tonight's show! ... See moreSee less

FEATURED JOB FRIDAY - GRANT WRITER/ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Fort Dodge is looking for a talented Grant Writer/Administrator to join our Development Services team! If you have a knack for finding and securing funding, this is your chance to play a direct role in driving community and economic growth in Fort Dodge.

Why apply now? Applications are reviewed as they come in, and we'll start interviews right away - so don't wait!

Apply today and help us bring exciting projects to life!
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/5035450/grant-writer-administratorFEATURED JOB FRIDAY - GRANT WRITER/ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Fort Dodge is looking for a talented Grant Writer/Administrator to join our Development Services team! If you have a knack for finding and securing funding, this is your chance to play a direct role in driving community and economic growth in Fort Dodge.

Why apply now? Applications are reviewed as they come in, and we'll start interviews right away - so don't wait!

Apply today and help us bring exciting projects to life!
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/5035450/grant-writer-administrator
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FEATURED JOB FRIDAY - GRANT WRITER/ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Fort Dodge is looking for a talented Grant Writer/Administrator to join our Development Services team! If you have a knack for finding and securing funding, this is your chance to play a direct role in driving community and economic growth in Fort Dodge.

💡 Why apply now? Applications are reviewed as they come in, and we’ll start interviews right away — so don’t wait!

📌 Apply today and help us bring exciting projects to life!
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/5035450/grant-writer-administrator

Public Hearing Notice
The City of Fort Dodge will be holding a Public Hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan on September 8, 2025 at 6p in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Click the link for the full notice.
www.fortdodgeiowa.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=16081 Public Hearing Notice
The City of Fort Dodge will be holding a Public Hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan on September 8, 2025 at 6p in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Click the link for the full notice.
www.fortdodgeiowa.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=16081
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📢Public Hearing Notice📢
The City of Fort Dodge will be holding a Public Hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan on September 8, 2025 at 6p in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Click the link for the full notice.
https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org/egov/apps/document/center.egov?view=item&id=16081

MEDIA RELEASE
AUGUST 6, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RE: BUILDING FIRE, AMIGOS, 280 S 1ST ST,

At 4:03 this morning, the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded to reports of smoke coming from Amigos at 280 S 1st St.

Upon arrival at the 1-story building, fire crews observed smoke coming from the attic and rear of the structure. Fire attack, search and ventilation procedures were immediately initiated. The fire was significantly involved in the attic and on the south side of the structure. Multiple handlines were required to bring the fire under control, and an extensive overhaul of the fire area was conducted.

A second alarm was called, bringing back five off-duty firefighters to staff the station and additional resources to the scene, including Ladder 1. A total of 18 Fort Dodge Fire Department personnel were on-site for about three hours. One firefighter sustained a non-life-threatening injury.

The building is currently owned by MWC, LLC, and investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

The Fort Dodge Fire Department was assisted by the Fort Dodge Police Department and Mid-American Energy.

Contact: Fire Chief Matt Price, mprice@fortdodgeiowa.orgPhotos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
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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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