6 days ago2 minLocal small business owners pursue the American dreamOnly one could win the IGNITE prize, but all are worthy The American spirit of entrepreneurship was on full display recently in Fort...
Jun 112 minBusiness, Community & Opportunity. Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Releases Rush Hour VideoThe Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance has released a new video series called Business, Community, Opportunity. This exciting series...
Apr 282 minIGNITE expo brings resources, info to entrepreneursChris Deal, a small business owner from Jefferson, gives a keynote speech at the IGNITE Entrepreneurial Expo hosted by Main Street Fort...
Apr 233 minMain Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding AchievementsMain Street Iowa Development Awards Celebration Honors Outstanding Achievements Award-Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs, and Volunteers...
Apr 211 minBusiness Community Support - April 21, 2022Something Yummy is coming to the Historic Downtown District! Join us to hear more about the Yummy Crumb Bakery that is located in...
Apr 161 minExpo is next in entrepreneurs seriesApril 27 resource fair is open to the public An Entrepreneurial Expo will be the next event in the IGNITE Entrepreneurs Series in Fort...
Apr 141 minBusiness Community Support 4-14-2022For 75 years, Shimkat Motor Company has been keeping the community moving by providing the latest cars and supporting community projects....
Mar 233 minBuild your dreamIGNITE series starts in Fort Dodge Keynote speaker Bill Adamowski spoke to about 25 people at the first IGNITE event called “Launch Your...
Mar 202 minIGNITE Entrepreneurs SeriesSeries will add spark for small businesses; Events begin Tuesday Throughout the Fort Dodge region, there are people who have an idea and...
Mar 123 minSomethin’ sweet on tapTeen beekeeper collaborates with local brewery Fort Dodge Senior High student Britta McCollum, 17, provided the honey for River Hops...
Jan 304 min‘This is it’FD woman finds meaningful work at Heartland HomeStore Deb Schmidt, poses inside the Heartland HomeStore. Schmidt, the former manager of...
Jan 142 minNew downtown camera system is proving its valueMain Street program helped to pay for it A new kind of sentry is keeping an unblinking eye on activity in downtown Fort Dodge 24 hours a...
Jan 52 minDariette owners purchase Central Perk and DessertLee announces retirement The owners of Fort Dodge’s longest-running ice cream shop will soon be getting into the coffee business. Jo and...
Dec 22, 20212 minCelebrate on CentralShag the Drag collects donations for Lord's Cupboard Last Christmas, Linette Nelson realized she and her family weren’t going to be able...
Dec 19, 20212 min’Tis the season to be jollyPersonal Expressions will collect for Lord’s Cupboard Amanda Peart, the owner of Personal Expressions, plays the part of Olaf Friday...
Dec 11, 20212 minHow Spin Markket + Digital Gave Their Marketing Clients Exactly What They WantedBusinesses today are seeking more digital and online products and services. This is no different for the clients at Spin Markket +...
Dec 2, 20212 minMain Street FD seeking volunteersMain Street Fort Dodge (MSFD) is currently seeking volunteers for a variety of new and established positions. MSFD is a volunteer...
Nov 25, 20212 minSanta, Grinch to launch holiday season downtownFind Santa. Dodge the Grinch. Those will be the key objectives for anyone heading to downtown Fort Dodge next weekend to start their...
Nov 20, 20212 minSanta, Grinch to launch holiday season downtownNov. 27 holiday events 9 a.m.– Gift certificates and bags of coupons given to the first 100 people at the Trolley Center 4:30 p.m. —...
Nov 16, 20212 minUnder the seaFour artists contribute to Fish Room mural Four local artists contributed to the creation of The Fish Room mural. A handful of brightly...