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The agenda for the April 28, 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=11395The agenda for the April 28, 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=11395 ... See moreSee less

The agenda for the April 28, 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=11395

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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. ... See moreSee less

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!
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🌟 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 communitys needs and aspirations.

📋 Take the survey online at MainStreetFD.org/main-street-approach. Its 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 communitys vision.

For more information, contact Mary Green-Warnstadt, Executive Director of Main Street Fort Dodge, at director@MainStreetFD.org or 515-573-3172.

Lets work together to shape the future of Main Street Fort Dodge! 🏙️💬

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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