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Greater Fort Dodge, IA

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance is an efficient organization whose mission is to unify and coordinate accountable economic and community development, to enhance the quality of life in Fort Dodge, Iowa and the region.

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Keeping warm is goal of Coats for Kids

October 14, 2021

BILL SHEA Editor bshea@messengernews.net Coats that kids have outgrown and mittens that no one wears anymore can be found in closets and drawers throughout Webster County. The annual Coats for Kids effort now gearing up aims to get those items to families with children who need warm clothing fo...

Friendship Haven to expand skilled care

October 13, 2021

CHAD THOMPSON City Editor cthompson@messengernews.net Individuals needing short-term care for an illness or injury will soon be able to get the therapy they need in all neighborhoods of the Simpson Health Center on the Friendship Haven campus, 420 Kenyon Road. Julie Thorson, president and CEO of the senior livin...

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $15k

October 7, 2021

Fort Dodge area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday. The Walk was held at Fort Dodge Middle School with the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remaining top priorities. Walkers helped raise over $15,000 to support the care, support an...

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Ribbon Cutting - District 29 Apartments & Townhomes

10-20-21, 11:30 AM•11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

District 29 Apartments & Townhomes

Join us and our Ambassadors for a Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Ribbon Cutting celebrating our member, District 29 Apartments & Townhomes on Wedensday, October 20 at 11:30AM. Ribbon Cutting to celebrate District 29 Apartments and Townhomes Wednesday, October 20 11:30 a.m. Gather in the Clubhouse. The ribbon cutting will take place in front of Apartment Building 1, which will have a coned-off area for attendees. There will be a...

Leading Ladies of Fort Dodge

10-20-21, 01:30 PM•1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance

Hear from one of our top Leading Ladies of Iowa, Debi Durham, Director of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) as to how she got to her leading role. To register, RSVP to skyla@greaterfortdodge.com.

Ribbon Cutting - Floyd of Rosedale

11-09-21, 11:00 AM•11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us an our Ambassadors as we offically welcome the Floyd of Rosedale statue placed at 10th Avenue North & 32nd Street on Tuesday, November 9th at 11:00am.

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Carpenter

Woodruff Construction

Capable to do basic framing, doors, frames and hardware and casework. Drywall and metal stud framing experience a plus.

May 12, 2021

Construction Worker

Woodruff Construction

Woodruff is seeking a goal-driven team player who is a reliable hard worker. Experience working on construction projects is preferred but not required. Woodruff has an in-house training program for candidates who show the desire to learn and develop new skills.

May 12, 2021

Maintenance Technician I

POET Bioprocessing

Coordinate work functions with fellow team members and other departments within POET.  Maintain boiler and cooling tower systems including water testing and adjusting.  Maintain all plant equipment including, but not limited to: centrifuges, pumps, motors, gearboxes, minor electrical systems, PLC’s, heat exchangers, compressors...

September 27, 2021