Welcome to Fort Dodge, Iowa, an energetic community where quality of life prevails and small town ambience blends with urban personality. Fort Dodge lies in the heart of the Des Moines River Valley, one of Iowa’s most scenic and historical areas. Wooded hills, small rural towns and remains of coal mining and clay product industries are nearby. Natural areas, reminiscent of Iowa before the arrival of early settlers are within driving distance.
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Agriculture is significant to the economy. Some of the richest farmland in the United States surrounds Fort Dodge. This regional center is well-suited for businesses involved in bio-related, commodity-based processing. Verasun and Tate & Lyle, leading producers of renewable fuels, have recently established in the Fort Dodge area. Fort Dodge Animal Health, a leading manufacturer of animal health and nutrition products is located in Fort Dodge. Nestle-Purina Petcare Co. manufactures petfood and nutritional products. Silgan Containers produces aluminum food containers. Georgia Pacific Gypsum, National Gypsum, United States Gypsum and BPB Manufacturing generate gypsum-based building materials. Fort Dodge is the home-base for Smithway Motor Xpress Corporation and Decker Truck Lines, national motor freight carriers.
Advantageously located in the center of the United States, Fort Dodge has 4-lane highway access, a modern airport, rail service and an intra-city bus system.
Crossroads Mall, featuring 40 stores and restaurants, offers a variety of shopping opportunities. Downtown Fort Dodge will surprise you with a number of friendly, hometown-owned services and shops. Per capita retail sales are consistently second largest in the state.
Trinity Regional Medical Center is a private, 200, non-profit hospital serving Fort Dodge and surrounding communities. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, TRMC offers a wide range of primary and secondary care services. There are over 90 physicians on the Trinity Medical Staff.
Excellent education is a priority in Fort Dodge. Six public grade schools, two middle schools and a high school are complemented by St. Edmond Catholic, Harvest Baptist, Community Christian and St. Paul’s Lutheran School Systems. Iowa Central Community College and Buena Vista University Center partner to serve the needs of area students. These two institutions respond to student and community needs by creating a variety of programs, including evening and daytime scheduling, weekend endorsements and summer workshops.
The Blanden Memorial Art Museum offers access to items from a world-class permanent collection and current exhibitions by internationally renowned and local artists. The well-stocked Fort Dodge Public Library is a great resource for Fort Dodge residents. The historic Fort Museum, Olson Park, the Bandshell and The Curious Kids Museum are a few of the attractions the Fort Dodge community offers. Frontier Days, Dragon Boat Races on Badger Lake and the Skydivers Couchfreak Boogie are annual summer festivities, while “Lights at Kennedy” is a winter highlight. Musical enthusiasts will appreciate the Fort Dodge Area Symphony Orchestra, the Karl L. King Municipal Band, the Fort Dodge Choral Society, Sonshine Singers, Civic Glee Club, Harmony Brigade and the Lizard Creek Blues Society. Local thespians perform on the stage of Hawkeye Community Theater.
Doliver Park, one of Iowa’s finest state parks, and Brushy Creek, the newest addition to the state park system, are less than 30 minutes away. Fort Dodge boasts 23 parks, a large outdoor swimming pool, 4 golf courses, 22 outdoor and 2 indoor tennis courts. Harlan Rogers Sports Complex, host of the annual Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament, is one of the finest multi-recreational facilities in Iowa. Kennedy Park, a 395 acre multi-use facility, includes a challenging 18 hole golf course and 100 tree-lined campsites. Mineral City Raceway and Gypsum City Off-Highway Vehicle Park, expanding soon to be a 1,500 acre premier playground for ATV riders, are the latest additions to Fort Dodge’s list of sporting event venues.
Iowa Realty of Fort Dodge agents are proud of their community and demonstrate this pride by their active membership and involvement in a variety of cultural, civic and philanthropic organizations and community events. Many participate in leadership roles in such groups as the Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Dodge Board of Realtors, Knights of Columbus, Noon Sertoma, Sertoma Sundowners, Fort Dodge Schools and St Edmond Catholic Schools Booster Clubs and many other religious and educationally related organizations. As an agency, Iowa Realty of Fort Dodge associates have participated annually in building a float for the Frontier Days Parade, creating a display for the “Lights at Kennedy” event and the “Catch the Spirit” community beautification project.
Fort Dodge, Iowa combines small town atmosphere with urban advantages. Fort Dodge is a great place to call home. Scores of homes have been purchased by satisfied customers assisted by Iowa Realty of Fort Dodge associates. Allow our agents to assist you in the purchase of the house you want to call your “home”.
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