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We know construction is an inconvenience, but please, unless you live on N 22nd St between 16th Ave N and 25th Ave N, DO NOT drive around the road closed signs. LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY means those who live on N 22nd St and have no other access to their properties. Help keep everyone safe by using the marked detour.

Motorists who ignore the road closed signs and are caught by the Fort Dodge Police Department doing so will be ticketed. Thank you for your cooperation.
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We know construction is an inconvenience, but please, unless you live on N 22nd St between 16th Ave N and 25th Ave N, DO NOT drive around the road closed signs. LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY means those who live on N 22nd St and have no other access to their properties. Help keep everyone safe by using the marked detour.

Motorists who ignore the road closed signs and are caught by the Fort Dodge Police Department doing so will be ticketed. Thank you for your cooperation.

Final Reminder for Memorial Day Decorations

This is a final reminder for those who have placed decorations at Memorial Park Cemetery, North Lawn Cemetery, and Oakland Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. According to our rules of operations, all flags, flowers, and other decorations that are not in a permanent base will be removed and disposed of starting tomorrow, June 3rd, 2025.

If there are any decorations you wish to keep, please make immediate arrangements to remove them before tomorrow.

Important: The City will not be held liable for the removal of non-compliant decorations.

Thank you for helping us maintain the respect and beauty of our cemeteries. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For more details, please visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/cemeteries. Final Reminder for Memorial Day Decorations

This is a final reminder for those who have placed decorations at Memorial Park Cemetery, North Lawn Cemetery, and Oakland Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. According to our rules of operations, all flags, flowers, and other decorations that are not in a permanent base will be removed and disposed of starting tomorrow, June 3rd, 2025.

If there are any decorations you wish to keep, please make immediate arrangements to remove them before tomorrow.

Important: The City will not be held liable for the removal of non-compliant decorations.

Thank you for helping us maintain the respect and beauty of our cemeteries. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

For more details, please visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/cemeteries.
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⏳ Final Reminder for Memorial Day Decorations ⏳

This is a final reminder for those who have placed decorations at Memorial Park Cemetery, North Lawn Cemetery, and Oakland Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. According to our rules of operations, all flags, flowers, and other decorations that are not in a permanent base will be removed and disposed of starting tomorrow, June 3rd, 2025.

If there are any decorations you wish to keep, please make immediate arrangements to remove them before tomorrow.

Important: The City will not be held liable for the removal of non-compliant decorations.

Thank you for helping us maintain the respect and beauty of our cemeteries. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. πŸ™

For more details, please visit www.fortdodgeiowa.org/cemeteries.

Celebrating May Employee Anniversaries!

This month, we proudly recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our incredible team members who are celebrating work anniversaries in May! Your contributions play a key role in making our community thrive, and we are grateful for everything you do.

Let's take a moment to thank these outstanding individuals for their years of service and dedication!
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Join Our Team - EMTs and Paramedics Wanted!

Are you passionate about saving lives and serving our community? The City of Fort Dodge is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Emergency Medical Services team with Fort Dodge Fire Rescue!

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
Provide emergency medical care and transportation to critical patients
Requirements include Iowa EMT certification and CPR/AED certification

Apply here for EMT: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4953423/emergency-medical-technician

Paramedic:
Deliver advanced life support care in emergency situations
Requirements include Iowa Paramedic certification, CPR/AED certification, and ACLS certification

Apply here for Paramedic: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4953461/paramedic

Join our team of healthcare heroes and make a difference in Fort Dodge! Apply today and help us continue providing exceptional emergency medical services to our community. Join Our Team - EMTs and Paramedics Wanted!

Are you passionate about saving lives and serving our community? The City of Fort Dodge is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Emergency Medical Services team with Fort Dodge Fire Rescue!

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
Provide emergency medical care and transportation to critical patients
Requirements include Iowa EMT certification and CPR/AED certification

Apply here for EMT: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4953423/emergency-medical-technician

Paramedic:
Deliver advanced life support care in emergency situations
Requirements include Iowa Paramedic certification, CPR/AED certification, and ACLS certification

Apply here for Paramedic: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4953461/paramedic

Join our team of healthcare heroes and make a difference in Fort Dodge! Apply today and help us continue providing exceptional emergency medical services to our community.
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πŸš‘ Join Our Team - EMTs and Paramedics Wanted! πŸš‘

Are you passionate about saving lives and serving our community? The City of Fort Dodge is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Emergency Medical Services team with Fort Dodge Fire Rescue!

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT):
πŸ”Ή Provide emergency medical care and transportation to critical patients
πŸ”Ή Requirements include Iowa EMT certification and CPR/AED certification

Apply here for EMT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4953423/emergency-medical-technician

Paramedic:
πŸ”Ή Deliver advanced life support care in emergency situations
πŸ”Ή Requirements include Iowa Paramedic certification, CPR/AED certification, and ACLS certification

Apply here for Paramedic: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fortdodgeiowa/jobs/4953461/paramedic

Join our team of healthcare heroes and make a difference in Fort Dodge! Apply today and help us continue providing exceptional emergency medical services to our community.

Yard Waste Burn Ban Temporarily Lifted
May 31 – June 8, 2025
Fort Dodge

The City of Fort Dodge will temporarily lift its yard waste burn ban from Saturday, May 31 through Sunday, June 8.

Allowed to Burn:
Leaves, grass clippings, straw, twigs, small branches, and garden vegetation from your own property only.

Not Allowed:
Trash, paper, furniture, tires, food waste, or anything else.

Burn Rules:
• Fires under 3 ft wide × 2 ft high
• 25 ft from structures
• Max 3 piles, 5 ft apart

Safety Reminders:
• Adult must be present
• Water hose or extinguisher on site
• Fires out by sunset
• No burning in wind over 15 mph
• No burning in alleys, streets, or parks
• No gas or diesel
• Don't dump yard waste on public property

Don't Want to Burn?
Use the City Yard Waste Site at 3001 8th Ave S
Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8–12, Sat 8–4, Closed Wed

Curbside Pickup – Fridays Only
Text "YARD WASTE" to (515) 408-9888 by noon Thursday
Set out by 5 AM Friday
• Kraft paper bags only
• Bundles max 18" dia × 4' long × 4" thick
• 50 lbs max each
• 75¢ orange sticker required (buy at City Hall)

Questions? Call the Fire Dept at 515-576-1031.Photos from City of Fort Dodge Government s post
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πŸ”₯ Yard Waste Burn Ban Temporarily Lifted πŸ”₯
πŸ“… May 31 – June 8, 2025
πŸ“ Fort Dodge

The City of Fort Dodge will temporarily lift its yard waste burn ban from Saturday, May 31 through Sunday, June 8.

βœ… Allowed to Burn:
Leaves, grass clippings, straw, twigs, small branches, and garden vegetation from your own property only.

🚫 Not Allowed:
Trash, paper, furniture, tires, food waste, or anything else.

πŸ“ Burn Rules:
β€’ Fires under 3 ft wide Γ— 2 ft high
β€’ 25 ft from structures
β€’ Max 3 piles, 5 ft apart

πŸ”₯ Safety Reminders:
β€’ Adult must be present
β€’ Water hose or extinguisher on site
β€’ Fires out by sunset
β€’ No burning in wind over 15 mph
β€’ No burning in alleys, streets, or parks
β€’ No gas or diesel
β€’ Don’t dump yard waste on public property

🌿 Don’t Want to Burn?
Use the City Yard Waste Site at 3001 8th Ave S
πŸ•— Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8–12, Sat 8–4, Closed Wed

πŸš› Curbside Pickup – Fridays Only
πŸ“± Text β€œYARD WASTE” to (515) 408-9888 by noon Thursday
πŸ•” Set out by 5 AM Friday
β€’ Kraft paper bags only
β€’ Bundles max 18” dia Γ— 4’ long Γ— 4” thick
β€’ 50 lbs max each
β€’ 75Β’ orange sticker required (buy at City Hall)

Questions? Call the Fire Dept at 515-576-1031.Image attachment

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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