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All the rage
Chaos Therapy opens at New Age Media Joel Johnson, left, and Alisha Johnson, co-owners of Chaos Therapy, pose together in one of the rage...
Mar 13, 20213 min read


Frontier Days is roaring for 2021
Annual event is a go says organizer; theme is Roaring '20s Fort Dodge firefighter Meghan Spears proudly carries the flag as she leads the...
Mar 7, 20213 min read


Open 4 Business Contest now open
Do you have a great business idea? Have you always wanted to own a business in downtown Fort Dodge? Is your current business planning to...
Feb 20, 20212 min read


Specialty shop on the move - Nins Custom Creations finds new home downtown
Emily Farrer, personal designing consultant at Nins Custom Creations, poses with a pair of her favorite custom designed tumblers. The...
Feb 20, 20212 min read


Improving Downtown Fort Dodge’s Streetscape with Local Community Input
The Fort Dodge Streetscape Master Plan is a project by Main Street Fort Dodge—a volunteer organization aiming to revitalize and market...
Dec 8, 20204 min read


A look back: The Boston Store
This Fort Dodge retail establishment began in 1898 as Davidson Brothers’ Store. It was first located at 526 Central Ave. In 1900, Adolph...
Nov 28, 20201 min read


‘Shop Small, Shop Safe’ in downtown FD
Local retailers look for strong turnout this weekend With today, Black Friday, being traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year,...
Nov 27, 20203 min read


A hidden gem
Kirkberg has offered jewelry merchandise for 125 years was located in the Historic Downtown Fort Dodge Watchmakers work on their craft ...
Nov 21, 20204 min read


Fixing Facades
Despite delays, restoration of downtown building fronts forges ahead in Fort Dodge In a section of downtown Fort Dodge, workers have been...
Nov 17, 20204 min read


Back to her roots
New owner of Bloomers on Central is FD graduate Rebecca Reitmeier, owner of Bloomers on Central, sits to enjoy a cup of coffee at the...
Nov 7, 20205 min read


New Central Avenue plan to be introduced
A proposal that could someday change the look of a long stretch of Central Avenue will be introduced to the Fort Dodge City Council tonight.
Oct 26, 20202 min read


MIDAS offers small business loans
The MIDAS Council of Governments announced that as a result of federal COVID-19 relief funding, it has received additional revolving loan ..
Oct 24, 20201 min read


Moving On Up
Golf Central, where golf season never ends, has a new location not far from its old one.
The Fort Dodge business recently moved from the ...
Oct 24, 20205 min read


New faces for old places
New faces for old places. Facade project continues in downtown Fort Dodge
Oct 17, 20202 min read


Constantine’s, Melody Grill — memories of city’s Greek past
Constantine’s, Melody Grill — memories of city’s Greek past
Oct 4, 20207 min read


Farm To Fork Continues
Five-course meal will be served at socially distanced round tables
Sep 5, 20202 min read


Salon Central opens at the Snell
Salon Central opens at the Snell. Former law office transformed to beauty shop
Aug 31, 20204 min read
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