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2024 Merry on Main Street activities promote shopping local in downtown Fort Dodge
Get into the Christmas spirit by visiting downtown Fort Dodge this holiday season. Special activities are featured November 29-December 2.
Special thanks to the dedicated PICA volunteers for decorating the downtown planters and the City of Fort Dodge and MidAmerican Energy for preparing the tree at Veterans Triangle Park to be lit up by Santa Claus.
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Main Street Fort Dodge recognized
Program designated a 2022 Main Street America Affiliate Main Street Fort Dodge has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America...
May 9, 20232 min read
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State grant to help fund facade work in FD
More downtown buildings to see improvements A handful of downtown Fort Dodge buildings will be getting an exterior makeover in the next...
Mar 28, 20231 min read
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Shopping for your love
Main Street Fort Dodge is inviting area shoppers to visit the merchants in downtown Fort Dodge to shop for Valentine’s Day this...
Feb 11, 20232 min read
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Accomplishments of Main Street Fort Dodge: What’s Happening in 2023
Throughout the nation, Main Street programs leverage hard work, vision and funding to create community and economic vitality through...
Jan 21, 20234 min read
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Fort Dodge CVB Wins FAM Tour of the Year
Lisa Trudell, left, co-owner of the Midwest Travel Network; Tiffany Conrad, community sales manager for the Fort Dodge Convention and...
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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Local small business owners pursue the American dream
Only one could win the IGNITE prize, but all are worthy The American spirit of entrepreneurship was on full display recently in Fort...
Jul 1, 20222 min read
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Business, Community & Opportunity: Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Highlights The Region Videos
A video series, Business, Community, Opportunity, highlighting business across the region is currently being released by the Greater Fort...
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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Business, Community & Opportunity. Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Releases Rush Hour Video
The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance has released a new video series called Business, Community, Opportunity. This exciting series...
Jun 11, 20222 min read
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For the love of art
Applegate brings people and creations to life at Studio Fusion Studio Fusion owner Heather Applegate stands by her glass kiln. Applegate...
Jun 4, 20223 min read
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Main Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements
Main Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements Award-Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs, and Volunteers...
Apr 23, 20223 min read
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Business Community Support - April 21, 2022
Something Yummy is coming to the Historic Downtown District! Join us to hear more about the Yummy Crumb Bakery that is located in...
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Expo is next in entrepreneurs series
April 27 resource fair is open to the public An Entrepreneurial Expo will be the next event in the IGNITE Entrepreneurs Series in Fort...
Apr 16, 20221 min read
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Fresh new look for Premier Dry Cleaning
There is a new look to the Premier Cleaners building as you walk into the business. The company was recently remodeled. Premier Cleaners...
Apr 16, 20223 min read
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Business Community Support 4-14-2022
For 75 years, Shimkat Motor Company has been keeping the community moving by providing the latest cars and supporting community projects....
Apr 14, 20221 min read
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Build your dream
IGNITE series starts in Fort Dodge Keynote speaker Bill Adamowski spoke to about 25 people at the first IGNITE event called “Launch Your...
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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Business Community Support 3-17-22
The Boardroom is a new location in the Historic Downtown District hosting everything from bands to bags. Tim Mapel will join us and...
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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Somethin’ sweet on tap
Teen beekeeper collaborates with local brewery Fort Dodge Senior High student Britta McCollum, 17, provided the honey for River Hops...
Mar 12, 20223 min read
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Business Community Support - 3-3-2022
This week we will have guests from CNOS Orthopaedic. CNOS provides medical treatments and preventative services for your bones, joints,...
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Business Community Support - 2-17-22
Join Keenan Schurr and Troy Anderson from Coldwell Banker Associated REALTORS discussing real estate in the community and region....
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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The day the music arrived in FD
Dodgers recall Buddy Holly at the Laramar Wall-to-wall teenagers gathered on the wooden dance floor of the Laramar Ballroom in Fort Dodge...
Feb 5, 20223 min read
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