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Council ponders projects

What is commonly called the 14th Street hill and Central Avenue downtown may be the sites of future upgrades. Both were discussed Monday as the City Council reviewed lists of projects presented by the city engineering staff. Neither project has been approved by the council. Both would be in the future, starting next year at the earliest and perhaps starting as late as 2031. Communication with the Canadian National Railway may help the city to finalize the schedule, according to Mayor Dave Flattery. That’s because the railroad has a bridge that carries its tracks over 14th Street ...

FDFD sees retirement, promotions

The roster of the Fort Dodge Fire Department has been changed by one retirement and a series of promotions. Capt. Steve Teske will retire Friday after about 38 years of service. Mayor Dave Flattery presented him with a proclamation during Monday’s council meeting. Teske joined the Fire ...

Shucks, what a turnout

Four Carlson kids from Manson and Rockwell City sat in the back of a pickup truck Saturday morning at the Fort Dodge Farmers Market, cleaning and shucking sweet corn as fast as customers could buy it. Ava, 13, packaged it up. Olivia, 11, Melody, 9, and Elliott, 6, worked alongside, happily ...

Sand touts plans for Iowa

Rob Sand told a Fort Dodge audience Monday that he will bring a different approach to the governor’s office that will produce solutions that work for Iowans on everything from water quality to mental health. The Democrat said the state now has two “private clubs” - the Democratic ...

From our files: July 2011

Blood drive set for Friday

A blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1426 N. 32nd St. For an appointment, call 800-REDCROSS (800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code LatterDaySaintsFD. Walk-ins are also welcome. All presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last. Give blood by July 31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie courtesy of the Red Cross. rcblood.org/July