City of Fort Dodge

?? Celebrating Our March Anniversaries! ?? Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible employees celebrating their work anniversaries this month! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our community make a difference every day. We appreciate everything you do, and we're so lucky to have you on our team. Here’s to many more years of success and growth together! ??

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy as follows: Meeting Date:?3/24/2025 Meeting Time:?05:30 PM Meeting Location:?Municipal Building City Council Chambers 819 1st Ave S Fort Dodge, IA At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to or arguments in favor of the proposed tax levy. After the hearing of the proposed tax levy, the City Council will publish a notice and hold a hearing on the proposed city budget.

Fort Dodge Fire Rescue - Civil Service Testing Application Open! Become a firefighter and be a hero in Fort Dodge, Iowa, saving lives and protecting homes from the most challenging situations. Join our dedicated team today, where bravery meets service, and make a difference that truly matters. Learn more about the process and apply today at https://lnkd.in/evwMeCGy

City offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in honor of the Presidents Day holiday.

?? Let's celebrate our February Anniversaries! ?? Happy Anniversary to all our incredible employees who joined us in February! Your dedication and hard work continue to make a difference every day. Thank you for being part of our team and contributing to our success. Here's to many more milestones together!

Public Works is keeping a close eye on today's weather and is ready to respond as needed. Hills and bridges were treated earlier this week but will remain a priority in the event of freezing rain or snow.

The Fort Dodge City Council will meet on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to hold a budget workshop.?

We're thrilled to announce that Assistant Chief Matt Price has been selected as the new Fire Chief for Fort Dodge Fire Rescue. His extensive experience, leadership skills, and dedication to our community make him the ideal choice to lead our fire department into the future. City Manager David Fierke expressed confidence in Matt, stating, "Matt's alignment with our mission and values, along with his impressive track record, stood out during the selection process. We look forward to seeing Fort Dodge Fire Rescue thrive under his leadership." Matt brings a wealth of experience to this role, including executive leadership at Fort Dodge Fire Department and a background in developing training programs, managing fire operations, and securing federal grants. His dedication to public service and community safety is exemplary. Join us in congratulating Matt Price on this well-deserved appointment! ??

The agenda for the January 28, 2025, Planning and Zoning meeting is available online. Meetings begin at 4:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.?

The agenda for the January 27, 2025, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S. Budget workshops will be held before the meeting, starting at 5:00 pm.