Landfill fee hike averted — for now
August 28, 2008A hefty boost in the price of garbage collection for Fort Dodge residents and businesses has been averted for now.
But an increase seems inevitable as the North Central Iowa Regional Solid Waste Agency seeks to pay the estimated $1.
Utility pole catches fire
August 28, 2008
Faulty insulators caused an utility pole to catch fire in Fort Dodge Wednesday morning.
» Full StoryMidAmerican to automate meter reading
August 28, 2008
MidAmerican Energy Co, has begun the process of installing automated meter reading technology for customers in Fort Dodge and the surrounding area.
» Full Story‘Unbelievable’
August 27, 2008
Fort Dodge voters decided Tuesday that they want an aquatic center.
With a 60 percent majority needed to approve the bond issue and launch the project, 61.15 percent of those voting came out in favor of the project.
County considers helping with loan fund
August 27, 2008A second Revolving Loan Fund for businesses could be established through the Mid-Iowa Development Association — provided that area counties ante up.
» Full StoryRep. Miller awaits Clinton-Obama compromise in Denver
August 27, 2008State Rep. Helen Miller is hoping for a deal that will conclude Hillary Clinton’s historic bid for the White House without damaging Democratic support for Barack Obama.
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