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THIS WILL CONTINUE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025.Public Works is out and about today, moving snow back to the curbs. They are also working with the FDPD in regard to vehicles that have been parked along the roadway and haven t been moved since the snowfall. If you have a vehicle that falls into this category, please be aware that it may be towed. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our streets clear and safe! ... See moreSee less

THIS WILL CONTINUE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025.

Public Works is out and about today, moving snow back to the curbs. They are also working with the FDPD in regard to vehicles that have been parked along the roadway and haven t been moved since the snowfall. If you have a vehicle that falls into this category, please be aware that it may be towed. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our streets clear and safe!Public Works is out and about today, moving snow back to the curbs. They are also working with the FDPD in regard to vehicles that have been parked along the roadway and haven t been moved since the snowfall. If you have a vehicle that falls into this category, please be aware that it may be towed. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our streets clear and safe! ... See moreSee less

Public Works is out and about today, moving snow back to the curbs. They are also working with the FDPD in regard to vehicles that have been parked along the roadway and havent been moved since the snowfall. If you have a vehicle that falls into this category, please be aware that it may be towed. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our streets clear and safe!

While you were sleeping, Public Works was hard at work with help from contractors. Here's a peek into downtown snow removal.

Downtown Snow Removal
Downtown Snow Removal
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REMINDER!

In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, the City of Fort Dodge s garbage routes will be adjusted as follows:

• Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025, will be moved to Tuesday, February 18.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, will be moved to Thursday, February 20.
• Recycling collection scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will follow the regular schedule.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, will be moved to Friday, February 21.

Residents are asked to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection dates. Please note that due to the holiday schedule, no return trips will be made for missed collections. Carts placed out after 5:00 a.m. will not be collected until the following week.REMINDER!

In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, the City of Fort Dodge s garbage routes will be adjusted as follows:

• Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025, will be moved to Tuesday, February 18.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, will be moved to Thursday, February 20.
• Recycling collection scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will follow the regular schedule.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, will be moved to Friday, February 21.

Residents are asked to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection dates. Please note that due to the holiday schedule, no return trips will be made for missed collections. Carts placed out after 5:00 a.m. will not be collected until the following week.
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REMINDER!

In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, the City of Fort Dodges garbage routes will be adjusted as follows:
               
• Garbage collection scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025, will be moved to Tuesday, February 18.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, will be moved to Thursday, February 20.
• Recycling collection scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will follow the regular schedule.
• Garbage collection scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, will be moved to Friday, February 21.     
                    
Residents are asked to place their garbage and recycling carts at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection dates. Please note that due to the holiday schedule, no return trips will be made for missed collections. Carts placed out after 5:00 a.m. will not be collected until the following week.

A parking prohibition will automatically go into effect on all Commercial Emergency Snow Routes from 8:00 pm tomorrow, Sunday, February 16, 2025, until 8:00 am on Monday, February 17, 2025. Any vehicles that remain parked along the commercial routes after 8:00 pm tomorrow night will be towed, so please be sure to move them into City lots away from existing snow piles. If additional clean-up is required beyond tomorrow night, we will reissue the Commercial Emergency Snow Route with more details.

To view an interactive map of all emergency snow routes, please visit bit.ly/fdsnowroutes.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
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A parking prohibition will automatically go into effect on all Commercial Emergency Snow Routes from 8:00 pm tomorrow, Sunday, February 16, 2025, until 8:00 am on Monday, February 17, 2025. Any vehicles that remain parked along the commercial routes after 8:00 pm tomorrow night will be towed, so please be sure to move them into City lots away from existing snow piles. If additional clean-up is required beyond tomorrow night, we will reissue the Commercial Emergency Snow Route with more details.

To view an interactive map of all emergency snow routes, please visit https://bit.ly/fdsnowroutes.Image attachment

City Projects Update

Current Projects - Click here for more information

Name: Kenyon Rd Bridges (IDOT) Expected Completion: Summer 2025 

Name: 2024 Concrete Patching & Asphalt Overlay Expected Completion: Fall 2024 

Name: Kenyon Rd & Ave C Expected Completion: Summer 2025

Name: Traffic Signal Modification Expected Completion: Fall 2025 

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