News and Events
CJ Bio America plans $20M expansion
Apr 10 2021Bill Shea
CJ Bio America is planning to invest about $20 million in its Webster County plant so that it can make more of an amino acid that’s added to some types of livestock feed.
Construction is expected to be finished in September, with the increased production scheduled to start in Januar...
Chad Thompson
Community Health Center of Fort Dodge is among the 14 health centers in Iowa that will receive American Rescue Plan funding to support COVID-19 vaccination and services for vulnerable populations, according to information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Fort Dodge health center will be awarde...
United Express begins serving FD airport
Mar 2 2021Kelby Wingert
Jet service has touched down again at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport.
On Monday, shortly before 11 a.m., the first United Express flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport landed in Fort Dodge carrying 11 passengers.
United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines, officially took over service at the Fort Dodge airport o...
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For the past 70 years Pelham’s has serviced Fort Dodge and surrounding communities with water, salt, and softener/ filter service. We offer four different water brands of bottled water: Pelham’s, Crystal Clear, Mountain Valley, and Chippewa. We believe water to be a beverage of choice, and leaving the decision t...
New airline, sign coming to local airport
Jan 19 2021Bill Shea
The transition to a new airline at Fort Dodge Regional Airport is underway.
United Express, operated by SkyWest Airlines Inc. will take over for Air Choice One on March 1. Rhonda Chambers, the airport’s director of aviation, told the City Council Monday evening that SkyWest Airlines already has personnel a...
Fareway donates to small businesses in Fort Dodge; Growth Alliance will distribute 80 cards
Jan 15 2021Chad Thompson
Fareway is once again helping Fort Dodge small businesses by providing $4,000 in gift cards.
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance will be distributing 80 gift cards to 80 of its members in the coming days. Each card is worth $50.
Chris Palm, manager of the Fort Dodge Fareway store, droppe...
Living in a region where jobs are plentiful is something to be thankful for, indeed! The Greater Fort Dodge area has something for everyone, regardless of level of education or experience. In addition to an abundance of jobs, there are a multitude of training programs, advancement opportunities and educational tool...
The Greater Fort Dodge area is teeming with superior educational opportunities that extend from courses to clubs. Seeing our students spend the holiday season enjoying local opportunities for shopping and dining remind us of how fortunate we are to call ourselves home to many fine institutions of education like Iow...
The local artistic talents in the Greater Fort Dodge area bring an abundance of beauty and interest to our community. Our arts and culture scene encompasses a wide variety of musical and artistic styles and genres. We are thankful for the people that bring art and culture to our communit...
We appreciate the many global companies that have chosen to locate their operations in the Greater Fort Dodge area. Global companies bring a level of diversity and prosperity to our region that many other regions do not have. They spur new revenue potential, international business experience, jobs and even buildin...
As we approach the holiday season and the end of 2020, it’s a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and experiences during the past year. COVID-19 has certainly changed our lives and taught us the things that are truly important. COVID-19 has also helped us appreciate the abundant outdoo...
The Growth Alliance Board of Directors works tirelessly to ensure the success of our community. The Board of Directors is the pulse of the Greater Fort Dodge community, working behind the scenes to make progress happen. We are thankful for the forward thinking leaders that guide us in a positive directio...
Cooler temperatures, cozy moments and holidays full of family and friends remind us to be especially thankful for our business community. Greater Fort Dodge is buzzing with excitement during the holiday shopping season, rain or shine! Our strong business community contributes greatly to the success of Greater Fort Dodge durin...
