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Stumped searching high and low for the perfect gift for that special someone? Try broadening your horizons to the world of experience gifts! When you give a life experience or adventure instead of the same old sweater or necklace, that’s “experience gifting.” Now while there’s no denying a sparkly baubl...
Show family and friends on your gift list that you truly care by shopping locally at Greater Fort Dodge, Iowa, retailers to find one-of-a-kind items that delight and impress. Shopping local only has upsides. Your community is made stronger when you take a moment to visit your local stores befor...
Greater Fort Dodge Holiday Hosting Guide
Nov 22 2021As the calendar flips to its final pages, the time to celebrate the holidays with family and friends is here! Thankfully, gatherings are safer this year, but hosting can still be stressful and time-consuming. Why not use the services of Greater Fort Dodge’s local businesses to lighten the load o...
Fort Dodge Wins Challenge Grant
Oct 20 2021CHAD THOMPSON
City Editor
cthompson@messengernews.net
Fort Dodge was awarded one of 13 Challenge grants during the Main Street Iowa fall conference on Wednesday.
Kris Patrick, director of Main Street Fort Dodge, accepted the $75,000 check from Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, at First United Methodist Church.
The Main Street Iowa Challeng...
Jobs are plentiful in Greater Fort Dodge, and many people are moving to the area for a dependable living and a high quality of life. Cargill is one local employer who brings a strong workforce to the area and supports Greater Fort Dodge’s capacity to feed and fuel the world...
