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šŸŒ± Overnight Westridge Townhomes fire sends two Fort Dodge residents to hospital

Hey there, Fort Dodge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Overnight Westridge Townhomes fire sends two Fort Dodge residents to hospital
  • See when and where to cheer on Fort Dodge Stags rugby tonight
  • Fort Dodge monument makers honored George Foreman with a special final tribute

Also on today's calendar: Live Pro Wrestling: Strike Back | Fort Dodge Debut and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; windy, cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 29.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Fort Dodge firefighters on scene for 6 hours during apartment fire (weareiowa.com) ā€” Fort Dodge firefighters spent about six hours battling a heavy overnight fire at the Westridge Townhomes, where flames spread from a middle apartment into the attic. Twenty-four firefighters, including off-duty personnel, responded, and two residents were taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
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2. Fort Dodge ready to take another step on rugby pitch (messengernews.net) ā€” Fort Dodge rugby fans can catch the Stagsā€™ only home matches of the season tonight at Dodger Stadium, with varsity games at 6:20 p.m. and 9 p.m. Coach Tom McClimon says a strong core of returning players and new St. Edmond standouts have the team aiming for another deep state-tournament run.
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3. Kallin-Johnson designs Foreman monument (messengernews.net) ā€” A longtime Fort Dodge business, Kallin-Johnson Monument Company, designed and built George Foremanā€™s impressive monument now standing in Sioux City. Company president Scott Johnson describes months of detailed design work, the firmā€™s century-long local roots, and how meaningful it was for the Fort Dodge team to honor the boxing legendā€™s final wishes.
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4. English Language Proficiency Rule for Truckers Clears Legislature (kiwaradio.com) ā€” A new bill backed by Fort Dodge Representative Ann Meyer would require anyone seeking or renewing a commercial driverā€™s license in Iowa to pass an English proficiency test. Lawmakers from both parties supported the measure, which includes possible jail time and fines for nonā€‘compliant drivers and their companies, and now awaits the governorā€™s decision.
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5. It's official (freemanjournal.net) ā€” Fort Dodgeā€™s certified industrial park is highlighted as a key benchmark as Webster Cityā€™s Gateway Industrial Park earns state certification, joining Iowaā€™s roster of shovelā€‘ready sites. The piece explains how certified land, recent major projects, and Iowaā€™s lower costs and tax climate are helping attract employers and jobs across the region.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Dodge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fort Dodge

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.