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Fort Dodge, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Fort Dodge! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where police responded across Fort Dodge on Sunday
  • What Ashley Hinson told a Fort Dodge voter about the Iran war

Also on today's calendar: Adult Open Studio.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• News of record: June 2, 2026 (messengernews.net) — Fort Dodge residents can see this week’s local court outcomes and a detailed police log, including reports of assaults, thefts, juvenile issues, and weapons calls across multiple neighborhoods. The magistrate court section also lists several Webster County cases with upcoming hearing dates that may affect local defendants and victims.
   

• Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson says prolonged Iran war could become a "political liability" (cbsnews.com) — A recent Ashley Hinson campaign stop in Fort Dodge included candid comments about how the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran could become a political liability if it continues for weeks. She discussed Iowa soldiers’ deaths, ruled out any known draft plans, and contrasted her stance with Democratic opponent Josh Turek in a closely watched U.S. Senate race.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone that can level the ground in a back yard for a pool.
    It’s a 24 ft above ground pool. 21ST Ave N in Fort Dodge (Nextdoor Knoll/Cooperwood)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Fort Dodge. Apply here.
  • City of Fort Dodge Iowa posted a job opening for Police Officer in Fort Dodge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Dodge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Humboldt

  • Humboldt rallies to sweep Hampton-Dumont-CAL (radioonthego.com)
  • The Humboldt Project: Azaleas Along the Redwood Highway (kymkemp.com)

Webster City

  • City's urban renewal districts combined; Edible Gardens agreement ratified (freemanjournal.net)
  • Marquart to lead Wednesday evening Prairie Walk and Guided Writing program at Little Wall Lake south of Jewell. (kqradio.com)
  • Council approves final budget changes ahead of public hearing (freemanjournal.net)

Ok Fort Dodge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. 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.