City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

City of Fort Dodge Government

2 days ago

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. ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

2 days ago

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

City of Fort Dodge Government

3 days ago

To everyone who has stopped by the past couple of weeks with words of encouragement or just a 'thank you,' we appreciate you. The crews out there plowing, treating roads, answering calls, and responding to emergencies are real people working their tails off in some pretty tough conditions. Your words mean a lot to them. It's easy to judge when you're not out in the cold, wind, and dark, living it hour by hour.

As a reminder: our employees read these comments. The things people say here don't just disappear into the void - the men and women who are out there all day and night see them, too.

Just because someone doesn't see a plow or a sander on their street at a particular moment doesn't mean work isn't happening. Our crews follow a priority plan and have been working long, tiring shifts over the last two weeks to keep Fort Dodge moving.

We're very thankful for the men and women at Public Works, Fort Dodge Fire, and Fort Dodge Police who keep showing up in what can sometimes be a thankless job where everyone has an opinion on how it should be done. A little patience and kindness really does go a long way.

We know not everyone will be happy with every decision during a storm-that comes with the territory-but we'll keep doing our best to communicate what we're doing and why. Thank you again for taking the time to support the people doing the work. It makes a world of difference.To everyone who has stopped by the past couple of weeks with words of encouragement or just a 'thank you,' we appreciate you. The crews out there plowing, treating roads, answering calls, and responding to emergencies are real people working their tails off in some pretty tough conditions. Your words mean a lot to them. It's easy to judge when you're not out in the cold, wind, and dark, living it hour by hour.

As a reminder: our employees read these comments. The things people say here don't just disappear into the void - the men and women who are out there all day and night see them, too.

Just because someone doesn't see a plow or a sander on their street at a particular moment doesn't mean work isn't happening. Our crews follow a priority plan and have been working long, tiring shifts over the last two weeks to keep Fort Dodge moving.

We're very thankful for the men and women at Public Works, Fort Dodge Fire, and Fort Dodge Police who keep showing up in what can sometimes be a thankless job where everyone has an opinion on how it should be done. A little patience and kindness really does go a long way.

We know not everyone will be happy with every decision during a storm-that comes with the territory-but we'll keep doing our best to communicate what we're doing and why. Thank you again for taking the time to support the people doing the work. It makes a world of difference. ... See moreSee less