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Some 20 years ago, Jan and Phyllis Wilson, of Fort Dodge, came up with an idea that they believed would help make their community look a lot nicer.
While vacationing in Texas, the Wilsons had been part of volunteer efforts to clean up and beautify some communities and a state park. They decided to bring that volunteer model to Fort Dodge.
In 2002, they received permission from the city’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department to do some work in a city park. They formed a group named Pride In Community Appearance and recruited some volunteer helpers. Constructing a flower bed around the base of the sign at R.D. Mitchell Park was the group’s first project.