City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

City of Fort Dodge Government

13 hours ago

Christmas Holiday Hours
As we celebrate Christmas and spend time with family, our hours will vary over the holiday. Please plan ahead if you need us. We'll be back to regular hours on December 29, 2025.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us! Christmas Holiday Hours
As we celebrate Christmas and spend time with family, our hours will vary over the holiday. Please plan ahead if you need us. We'll be back to regular hours on December 29, 2025.

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City of Fort Dodge Government

15 hours ago

Heads up, Fort Dodge! The New Year's holiday means a small shift in the trash schedule.

Thursday trash pickup will take place on Friday next week. Please have carts to the curb by 5 a.m. Friday.

Thanks for your patience, and Happy Holidays! Heads up, Fort Dodge! The New Year's holiday means a small shift in the trash schedule.

Thursday trash pickup will take place on Friday next week. Please have carts to the curb by 5 a.m. Friday.

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City of Fort Dodge Government

19 hours ago

Update: At approximately 10:00 a.m., a community member helped identify the owner of the pressure cooker. The area has been cleared and is now safe for public transportation.

A special thank you to the Webster County Sheriff's Office, Fort Dodge Fire Department, Fort Dodge Public Works, Iowa State Fire Marshal, Iowa DNR, and the Webster County Attorney's Office for their quick response and assistance.MEDIA RELEASE ** UPDATE **

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

December 23, 2025

SUSPICIOUS CROCKPOT / PRESSURE COOKER

At approximately 10:00 a.m., the owner of the pressure cooker was identified by a member of the community, and the area has been deemed safe once again for public transportation.

Special thanks for the assistance from the Webster County Sheriff's Office, Fort Dodge Fire Department, Fort Dodge Public Works, Iowa State Fire Marshall, Iowa DNE and Webster County Attorney's office. ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

20 hours ago

THE SITUATION HAS BEEN RESOLVED. AN UPDATED RELEASE FROM THE Fort Dodge Police Department -Official- WILL BE FORTHCOMING.At approximately 6:52 a.m., law enforcement located an Instant Pot-type appliance on the south curb in the 800 block of 1st Avenue North. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are not approaching the item until its contents and how it came to be there can be determined.

As a precaution, the public is asked to avoid the immediate downtown area near the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. There is no immediate threat to the public. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

If you have any information, please call the law enforcement center at 515-573-2323. ... See moreSee less

City of Fort Dodge Government

20 hours ago

At approximately 6:52 a.m., law enforcement located an Instant Pot-type appliance on the south curb in the 800 block of 1st Avenue North. Out of an abundance of caution, officers are not approaching the item until its contents and how it came to be there can be determined.

As a precaution, the public is asked to avoid the immediate downtown area near the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. There is no immediate threat to the public. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

If you have any information, please call the law enforcement center at 515-573-2323. ... See moreSee less