Affairs in the fish business are going swimmingly, as business with The Fish Room shows. The fish store that started on Central Avenue nearly five years ago returned to its original location in July, purchasing 1224 Central Ave. In between, they were located at Crossroads Mall. What ...

In a section of downtown Fort Dodge, workers scrambled over scaffolding for most of last summer and fall, working to restore the facades of several buildings. While the grandeur of some of those old buildings is beginning to emerge again, the grant-funded project will not be done until ...

By BILL SHEA bshea@messengernews.net Two busy intersections on the east side of downtown Fort Dodge were rebuilt last year, along with the heavily traveled section of 15th Street that joins them. The junctures of Central Avenue and 15th Street and First Avenue South and 15th Street were ...

For an organization tasked with developing the economy of its community, 2020 appeared to be a daunting year. And while there were challenges, the staff and board of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance found some positive developments. Some local businesses, especially in ...

Hiway Truck Equipment Inc. shows no signs of slowing as truck, trailer and equipment repair has been in high demand over the past few years, according to Brian Forsythe, owner of the business. The shop was expanded in 2018. That has created more room for vehicles and has allowed employees ...

Here is a summary of the top 10 building projects, based on value, that were started in 2020. The information came from building permits issued by the Fort Dodge Development Services Department. 1. Type of project: New apartments, townhomes and garages. Owner: Eagle Construction, ...