City of Fort Dodge

The official Twitter account for the City of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Discover history at Oakland Cemetery! Join Friends of Oakland Cemetery for guided tours & live portrayals on June 13, 2–4 p.m. 🕑 Free will donations support preservation. Park at Good Shepherd, DART shuttles available. Info: Rick Carle 515-570-0606.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

🌧️ New flood maps for Webster County! 📍 Join us at the Public Open House to learn about flood risks and meet experts. 🗓️ June 17, 2026, 4-6 PM, Council Chambers, City Hall, Fort Dodge. Don't miss it!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Starting tomorrow, June 4, 2026 (weather dependent), Public Works crews will be working on the Williams Drive hill south of 13th Ave N. The eastbound lane will be closed during working hours, reducing traffic to one lane. You are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

🎉 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Frontier Days Parade on June 6! 🚗 Reminder: No parking on the route. Quiet zone on 11th St for a peaceful experience. Join the Frontier Days crew for a "Passport to the Past" celebration!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Thanks for the huge support for Junk Days On Demand! 🚛 We're at capacity this week and appreciate your patience. If your pickup can wait, it helps us stay efficient. 🙏 Keep those requests coming!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Sanitary sewer cleaning alert! 🚨 Today, we're in Zone G10 near Highland Park School, and soon in Zone M05, Oleson Park Ave. Hear humming? It's our jet truck at work. Thanks for your patience!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Planning for Memorial Day? Decorations at city cemeteries can be placed 3 days prior. Please collect any items you wish to keep by June 2. Let's keep these spaces beautiful for all.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Need to clear out bulky items? Fort Dodge sanitation customers can now schedule a pick-up from their phone! Text “JUNK” to [phone] for furniture, mattresses, and more. First collection: May 26, 2026.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

The agenda for the May 11, 2026, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S. 

https://t.co/GXLpDgrNCG

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

🚧 Heads up! Fort Dodge Asphalt wraps up a major 2025 project near AFES, 5th & 6th Ave NW this week. Expect daytime closures. Plan ahead, stay safe, and watch for workers. Thanks for your patience!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Attending tonight's City Council meeting? Don't forget - the agenda is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.

https://t.co/kY7rHIADtH

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

The agenda for the April 13, 2026, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.

https://t.co/WTacDBclnv

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

🚧 Heads up! 2nd Ave N closed from MLK to N 25th St near FDCSD Admin starting Mon, April 6, 2026, at 7 AM. Crews replacing storm structures & water valves. Plan alternate routes & stay safe. Thanks for your patience!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Fort Dodge, time to tidy up those yards! 🌿🚛 Curbside yard waste pickup starts April 10, 2026. Text "Yard Waste" to [phone] to schedule. Get those bags and orange tags ready!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

City offices will open at noon tomorrow, 4/2/26. Staff will be attending professional development in the morning. 

If you need to pay a bill, you may do so online or at the drop box behind City Hall. If you prefer to do so in person, we'll be happy to help you in the afternoon.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

The agenda for the March 23, 2026, City Council meeting is available online. Council meetings begin at 6:00 pm in City Council Chambers, 819 1st Ave S.

https://t.co/R6CvSYVBPx

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

🗓️ Spring Clean-Off Week starts April 1! 🌸 Please note that all decorations will be removed for maintenance. From April 4, you can place new spring & Easter decor (saddles, floral arrangements in permanent vases). Thanks for helping us keep our cemeteries beautiful!

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

City offices will be closed today, Monday, February 16, 2026, to honor the President’s Day holiday.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Heads up, Fort Dodge! Don't forget! Garbage pickup is being adjusted due to Presidents’ Day:

🗑️ Monday ➡️ Tuesday
🗑️ Tuesday ➡️ Thursday
🗑️ Thursday ➡️ Friday

♻️ Recycling stays the same — no changes there.

Please have your bins curbside by 5:00 am.

[City of Fort Dodge @FDCITY]

Heads up, Fort Dodge! Next week’s garbage pickup is being adjusted due to Presidents’ Day:

🗑️ Monday ➡️ Tuesday
🗑️ Tuesday ➡️ Thursday
🗑️ Thursday ➡️ Friday

♻️ Recycling stays the same — no changes there.

Please have your bins curbside by 5:00 am.