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TextMyGov: Your 24/7 link to the City of Fort Dodge

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City life comes with its share of everyday frustrations, from potholes and fallen tree limbs to properties that may need the city’s attention. When those issues need the city’s attention, Fort Dodge residents have a simple way to report them: send a text. Through TextMyGov, residents can ...

Iowa man pleads guilty to meth and gun charges in federal court

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A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed firearms in the Fort Dodge area pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Sioux City. Jordan Mefferd, 47, of Pocahontas, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, four counts of ...

Piece of firefighting history restored

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The old hose reel on its tall, spindly wheels was state-of-the-art fire equipment when it first hit the streets in about 1879. It responded to its last fire call more than 100 years ago, and largely disappeared from view. Now, following a full restoration job completed in 2023, it ...

After the storm

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Some home owners in Webster County and the surrounding area were cleaning up downed trees and branches after a strong thunderstorm blew through early Wednesday morning. Anywhere from one to three inches of rain fell in Webster County, according to Dylan Hagen, Webster County Emergency ...