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Fort Dodge, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min readGood 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 what landed Fort Dodge residents in court and police logs
- Police investigate deadly Friday shooting on Third Avenue North
- How Fort Dodge hosted another dramatic Iowa state softball championship
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Weekly Racing | Hobby Stock Special and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very humid, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A couple of p.m. t-showers, temps: high: 95, low: 73.
- Monday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• News of Record: July 24, 2026 (messengernews.net) — Webster County Magistrate Court records list recent local cases ranging from driving offenses and fireworks violations to assault and forgery involving Fort Dodge-area residents and businesses. The Fort Dodge police log also details a busy Wednesday of calls, including fights, welfare checks, thefts, and several hit-and-run crashes across multiple neighborhoods. Residents can see how active local law enforcement has been this week. 
• Fort Dodge police investigating deadly shooting (kcci.com) — Fort Dodge police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday afternoon on the 1300 block of Third Avenue North, where an adult man later died at the hospital. Officers detained another man identified as the shooter and say the incident was isolated between two people who knew each other. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video to contact Fort Dodge police or Crime Stoppers.
• Waukee Northwest beats Ankeny Centennial for Iowa state softball title (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — State softball fans packed Fort Dodge as Waukee Northwest edged Ankeny Centennial 3-1 on Friday night to claim the Class 5A championship. The title game at the local complex showcased standout pitching and a late two-run homer that sealed Northwest’s second straight softball crown. It capped a dominant year for the school’s girls sports programs across Iowa.
📸 Around Fort Dodge
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Fort Funny Anniversary Comedy Showcase →
River Hops Brewing, 1014 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
8:00 pm
Saturday July 25
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Other local events
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2026 Weekly Racing | Hobby Stock Special →
Sports Park Raceway, 2298 S River Rd, Fort Dodge
5:15 pm -
Severio Mancieri @ Shiny Top Brewing →
ShinyTop Brewing, 520 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
7:00 pm -
SWA 3rd Annual Swing For Success Fundraiser →
Lakeside Municipal Golf Course, 1417 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge
11:30 am -
FDPL Book Club ~ Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and... →
Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
6:00 pm -
FDPL Book Club ~ Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet →
Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
6:00 pm -
Color Your World: Adult Coloring →
Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
11:30 am -
Board Game Afternoons for Adults →
Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
3:30 pm
Sunday July 26
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 11
Thursday August 13
📣 Fort Dodge Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fort Dodge Sports Card and Collectable Show →
Webster County Fairgrounds, 22770 Old Hwy 169, Fort Dodge
10:00 am -
Teen Crafternoon →
Fort Dodge Public Library, 424 Central Ave, Fort Dodge
4:00 pm -
Tiny Sprouts →
Smittys Garden Center, 7 S 23rd St, Fort Dodge
10:00 am
Saturday July 25
Wednesday July 29
Tuesday August 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0878) in Fort Dodge. Apply here.
- US Water Services Corporation posted a job opening for Water Treatment Plant Operator in Fort Dodge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Dodge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Humboldt
- Four Stations That Count As ‘Good News' (radioinsight.com)
- Humboldt athletes gear up for Junior Olympics (iolaregister.com)
- Bid on WVC Giurlani House & Planetarium Demo Project in (californiabids.com)
Webster City
- A Fun Friday awaits you at the Hamilton County Fair in Webster City. (kqradio.com)
- Hamilton County Conservation Board members face a number of issues at Thursday morning meeting. (kqradio.com)
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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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