Leaders of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance have statistical evidence that their work in economic development is paying off. Those figures show that wages have increased by 15.5 percent in Fort Dodge and Webster County over the last five years, according to Kelly Halsted, the ...
Crossroads Mall in Fort Dodge is under new ownership and it has a new manager. The transition was announced Jan. 12. That’s when it was revealed that three firms from Great Neck, New York, had purchased the mall from J. Herzog & Sons, of Denver, Colorado. Those three firms are Namdar ...
People traveling on busy North 15th Street can easily spot progress on an effort to address a longstanding shortage of homes in Fort Dodge. A new duplex is being built just north of The Station, 2320 N. 15th St. A few other duplexes are going up near the intersection of 20th Avenue North ...
The multitude of businesses that are located on or near Fifth Avenue South — the city’s Corridor of Commerce — continues to grow. There have also been major developments regarding enterprises that have been part of this booming venue for some time. Here are some of the ...
Fort Dodge’s downtown business district was once the heart of commerce in the community. After decades in the doldrums, Central Avenue and nearby venues are experiencing a significant renaissance. This retail revival features an array of small shops, many of which are unique, heartfelt ...
New businesses are just one indicator that at community — or a commercial district — is vibrant. Positive changes in existing enterprises also demonstrate positive change. Downtown Fort Dodge has seen a major influx of new commercial ventures in the last several years. During 2016, ...