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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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A shift in perception
Main Street FD focused on 2021 successes and beyond Traffic moves along Central Avenue Thursday evening. With a high number of new...
Nov 20, 20214 min read
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Under the sea
Four artists contribute to Fish Room mural Four local artists contributed to the creation of The Fish Room mural. A handful of brightly...
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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New energy resonates in downtown Fort Dodge
Investment, activity is increasing Numbers tell an interesting and encouraging story about downtown Fort Dodge. Kris Patrick, the...
Nov 13, 20211 min read
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Remaking downtown
Six buildings to be part of latest facade project Six downtown Fort Dodge buildings will be getting a fresh look financed by a recently...
Nov 9, 20212 min read
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‘This will be a recreational hub’
Bids to open on Nature Center in early 2022 A recreational space that will be used to educate the young and serve as an information...
Nov 6, 20213 min read
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Downtown Fort Dodge benefits from grant funds
More than $1 million has been awarded Downtown Fort Dodge is undergoing a gradual transformation and timely state grants are fueling the...
Oct 27, 20212 min read
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Art on Central
Pop-up museum welcomes Main Street directors; Local artists display their work Angel Crouse, hair colorist at Indigo Lotus Salon, works...
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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Main Street momentum
Fort Dodge wins Challenge Grant; Historic building will be rehabilitated Kris Patrick, director of Main Street Fort Dodge, right, accepts...
Oct 21, 20214 min read
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Destination downtown
Main Street directors converge in Fort Dodge for fall conference Kris Patrick, director of Main Street Fort Dodge, listens in during a...
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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Fort Dodge gets grant for second facade project
Months after a handful of downtown Fort Dodge buildings got a fresh new look thanks to a state grant-funded program, a similar project is...
Oct 7, 20212 min read
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY SUPPORT - 9-16-21
Today staying connected is a vital part of everyone's life and we will be discussing staying connected with #Broadband in the Fort Dodge...
Sep 16, 20211 min read
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BUSINESS COMMUNITY SUPPORT 8-19-21
Ready 2 Recruit! The Historic Downtown District of Fort Dodge / Main Street Fort Dodge is ready to recruit new development and...
Aug 19, 20211 min read
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Olde Boston’s reopens
Restaurant & pub was closed due to water leak First it was the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Then in the spring of 2021 it was a water leak....
Aug 14, 20214 min read
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Open space Studio - 925 debuts downtown
When it comes to photography, office work, or a special event like a bridal shower, the environment is everything, according to...
Jul 11, 20215 min read
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Iowan's Unite Video Contest & Fort Dodge Mountain Bike Group
Main Street Fort Dodge - This week we'll be talking about the Iowan's Unite Video Contest where Fort Dodge is competing to win a custom...
Jul 2, 20211 min read
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Culture, Arts And Pick It Up Fort Dodge Transform Historic Downtown District
Join us on Saturday, June 19 at the gazebo located in the city square, from 10 am to 12 pm for Pick It Up Fort Dodge, and view the...
Jun 13, 20212 min read
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Business Community Discussion - Our next workforce starts young
Main Street Fort Dodge - This week we'll be talking with Megan Margaret Kruse with Iowa Central Community College on the Fort Dodge...
Jun 5, 20211 min read
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The New (And Competitive) World Of Hiring
Business Community Support - The New (And Competitive) World Of Hiring Today we'll be talking about all things employment. Finding the...
May 27, 20211 min read
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Art and trash
Youths produce new trash containers for downtown; Metalwork done by FDSH students while younger kids provide art; Theme is "Pick It Up...
May 21, 20212 min read
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Car Market, Supply Chains, New Cars, Used Cars
Main Street Fort Dodge - Curious about what is happening with the car market? What's up with supply chains? What is a semi-conductor and...
May 20, 20211 min read
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