AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fort Dodge Iowa. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/fort-dodge-ia 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/fort-dodge-ia https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 27 Dec 2024 02:00:49 -0600 Webster County Case #16-0677 Donald E. Preston: Homicide Investigation On December 26th, 2016 Deputies from the Webster County Sheriffs Office were https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-public-safety-news-dci-assists-webster-county-with-2016-homicide-31530814-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-public-safety-news-dci-assists-webster-county-with-2016-homicide-31530814-fort-dodge-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) issued the following statement after voting to override President Biden’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-votes-to-override-president-bidens-veto-of-bipartisan-bicameral-wotus-repeal-31567066-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-votes-to-override-president-bidens-veto-of-bipartisan-bicameral-wotus-repeal-31567066-fort-dodge-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) urged EPA Administrator Michael https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-urges-epa-administrator-to-approve-emergency-waiver-for-e15-sales-this-summer-31567067-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-urges-epa-administrator-to-approve-emergency-waiver-for-e15-sales-this-summer-31567067-fort-dodge-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Protection of Women https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-votes-to-protect-womens-sports-31567068-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/feenstra-votes-to-protect-womens-sports-31567068-fort-dodge-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Be Inspired, Be Creative, Be Connected! The Blanden Art Festival connects the community with local and regional artists providing a family friendly https://www.americantowns.com/news/blanden-art-festival-2023-31581987-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blanden-art-festival-2023-31581987-fort-dodge-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Schedule: Wednesday July 4th, 2023 7pm Marshfield Independence Day Rodeo and Fireworks Let the adventure begin! Come out and join the fun at the https://www.americantowns.com/news/webster-county-fair-2023-31588350-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/webster-county-fair-2023-31588350-fort-dodge-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Join us at Soldier Creek Winery in Fort Dodge Iowa for the annual Good 'Vine'brations Harvest Festival! Enjoy live music, grape relay competitions, a https://www.americantowns.com/news/7th-annual-good-vinebrations-harvest-festival-31606318-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/7th-annual-good-vinebrations-harvest-festival-31606318-fort-dodge-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Fall Career Festival 2023! Iowa Works and Iowa Central Community College are hosting a Fall Career Festival on September 15th. Iowa Works and Iowa https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-career-festival-2023-31608346-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/fall-career-festival-2023-31608346-fort-dodge-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Blanden Art Festival connects the community with local and regional artists providing a family friendly event that highlights artistic talent, https://www.americantowns.com/news/blanden-art-festival-2024-31667889-fort-dodge-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blanden-art-festival-2024-31667889-fort-dodge-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Summary for Week Ending 12/23/22 Changes have been made to the following Income Maintenance manuals: 14-B Appendix, Automated Calculation https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-hhs-manual-update-december-23-2022-31510965-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-hhs-manual-update-december-23-2022-31510965-des-moines-ia.html Health and Fitness Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AMES, Iowa -- Are you looking for affordable office furniture? The Iowa Department of Transportation will sell surplus office furniture for $20 each https://www.americantowns.com/news/surplus-furniture-sale-at-iowa-dot-on-january-5-2023-31510968-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/surplus-furniture-sale-at-iowa-dot-on-january-5-2023-31510968-ames-ia.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 It’s almost New Years! Join the First Day Hike Challenge at Iowa state parks DES MOINES – It’s almost time to start 2023 the https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-outdoors-news-december-27-2022-31510982-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-outdoors-news-december-27-2022-31510982-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CAPABLE Helps Older Adults Live Safely in Their Home The Iowa Department on Aging is partnering with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and https://www.americantowns.com/news/capable-helps-older-adults-live-safely-in-their-home-31511010-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/capable-helps-older-adults-live-safely-in-their-home-31511010-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds released the following statement on Dec 27th, in response to the SCOTUS decision to keep Title 42 in place: https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-issues-statement-on-scotus-decision-to-keep-title-42-in-place-31511012-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-issues-statement-on-scotus-decision-to-keep-title-42-in-place-31511012-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Linked below please find the 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report. It contains the Board's recommendations for program improvement, as well https://www.americantowns.com/news/medical-cannabidiol-2022-annual-report-to-the-general-assembly-31511297-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/medical-cannabidiol-2022-annual-report-to-the-general-assembly-31511297-des-moines-ia.html Health and Fitness Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600