City of Fort Dodge

The agenda for the April 13, 2026, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S. fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeting…

🚧 Heads up! 2nd Ave N closed from MLK to N 25th St near FDCSD Admin starting Mon, April 6, 2026, at 7 AM. Crews replacing storm structures & water valves. Plan alternate routes & stay safe. Thanks for your patience!

Fort Dodge, time to tidy up those yards! 🌿🚛 Curbside yard waste pickup starts April 10, 2026. Text "Yard Waste" to (515) 408-9888 to schedule. Get those bags and orange tags ready!

City offices will open at noon tomorrow, 4/2/26. Staff will be attending professional development in the morning.  If you need to pay a bill, you may do so online or at the drop box behind City Hall. If you prefer to do so in person, we'll be happy to help you in the afternoon.

The agenda for the March 23, 2026, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S. fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeting…

🗓️ Spring Clean-Off Week starts April 1! 🌸 Please note that all decorations will be removed for maintenance. From April 4, you can place new spring & Easter decor (saddles, floral arrangements in permanent vases). Thanks for helping us keep our cemeteries beautiful!

City offices will be closed today, Monday, February 16, 2026, to honor the President’s Day holiday.

Heads up, Fort Dodge! Don't forget! Garbage pickup is being adjusted due to Presidents’ Day: 🗑️ Monday ➡️ Tuesday 🗑️ Tuesday ➡️ Thursday 🗑️ Thursday ➡️ Friday ♻️ Recycling stays the same — no changes there. Please have your bins curbside by 5:00 am.

Heads up, Fort Dodge! Next week’s garbage pickup is being adjusted due to Presidents’ Day: 🗑️ Monday ➡️ Tuesday 🗑️ Tuesday ➡️ Thursday 🗑️ Thursday ➡️ Friday ♻️ Recycling stays the same — no changes there. Please have your bins curbside by 5:00 am.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s enduring legacy of courage, compassion, and service. Let's build a community where everyone is valued and respected. City offices closed today, but the work continues in our everyday actions.

🚛♻️ Reminder: MLK holiday delays trash pickup by one day; recycling unchanged. Set carts out accordingly: - Mon: No collection - Tue: Monday route - Wed: Recycling - Thu: Tuesday route - Fri: Thursday route

🚛♻️ Reminder: MLK holiday delays trash pickup by one day; recycling unchanged. Set carts out accordingly: - Mon: No collection - Tue: Monday route - Wed: Recycling - Thu: Tuesday route - Fri: Thursday route

🎄 Merry Christmas, Fort Dodge! 🎄 Wishing all of you a joyful Christmas filled with peace, love, and time with the people who matter most. Thank you for being part of what makes our community such a special place. ❤️

✨ Christmas Holiday Hours ✨ As we celebrate Christmas and spend time with family, our hours will vary over the holiday. Please plan ahead if you need us. We’ll be back to regular hours on December 29, 2025. Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us! 🎄❤️

🗑️ Heads up, Fort Dodge! The New Year’s holiday means a small shift in the trash schedule. Thursday trash pickup will take place on Friday next week. Please have carts to the curb by 5 a.m. Friday. Thanks for your patience, and Happy Holidays!

🗑️ Holiday Trash Update: Thursday pickups move to Friday, Dec 26! 🎄 Remember, wrapping paper isn't recyclable. Toss it with regular trash. Keep those bins happy!

Plan ahead for the holiday weekend! City Hall & offices closed Thu-Fri, Blanden Museum closed Thu-Fri, open Sat, Library closed Thu-Sat. Essential services remain active. Enjoy the holidays! 🦃

🍂 Last curbside yard waste pickup is Fri, Nov 28! Compost site closes Sat, Nov 29. 🌿 Plan ahead: Schedule collection before Wed noon & make final drop-off.

The agenda for the November 24, 2025, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.  fortdodgeiowa.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeting…

🚮 Fort Dodge Residents: Thanksgiving week garbage schedule update! Thursday's pickup moves to Friday, Nov 28. Ensure all carts are out by 5 AM. Reminder: Final yard waste collection also on Friday. Mark your calendars!