There’s a perception that preschool is just another form of day care having little to do with academic development, according to Steph Anderson, direct
Feb 22, 2021
Walleyes in this area are safer today. Gary Carr, 88, of Fort Dodge, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 20th, surrounded by family. Gary was born in Ames, Iowa, on August 15, 1932, and graduated from Ames High in 1950. He went on to serve 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge, he enrolled in Iowa State College. While at Iowa State, he was a member of the swimming team where he lettered. After graduating, he accepted a teaching/coaching position in the Fort Dodge Community School District. He taught ninth grade history and social studies for 32 years. During that time, he coached swimming/diving, football, and golf, as well ashosted a fishing club. He cheered for Phil Michelson, the Cyclones, Jeff Gordon, and was a long-suffering Minnesota Vikings fan. He retired in 1992. In his retirement years he gardened, fished, and played golf. He was a founding member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church’s “Oles”. He is survived by
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Damien Miller, Fort Dodge Senior High assistant varisty girls basketball coach and Athletics for Education and Success coach, helps Butler Elementry School as a behavioral specialist. -Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Damien Miller, a Fort Dodge native, plays a little one-on-one basketball with Brooklyn Gilliland, 9, a fourth grade student at Butler Elementary School. Miller helps at the school as a behavioral specialist. Gilliand said she enjoys being able to talk sports and hang out with Miller at the school. -Messenger photo by Chad Thompson
Damien Millerâs smile shows through his mask as he visits with Brooklyn Gilliland, 9, a fourth grade student at Butler Elementary School. Miller helps at the school as a behavioral specialist.
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The proposed Fort Dodge city property tax rate for the fiscal year is $20.43 per $1,000 of taxable value. That levy is divided up to provide money for many different government functions as shown here in this graphic. This levy is for the city government only. Webster County, the Fort Dodge Community School District and Iowa Central Community College will each have their own levies. -Submitted graphic
The general fund budget for the city of Fort Dodge, which pays for many government programs, is on track to finish the last fiscal year on June 30 with a $118,000 surplus. This graphic shows the fund as originally budgeted and what the current actual budget figures are.