Fort Dodge News- Alpha Media

08/10/2024

Our 4 lucky winners that are getting to choose from 20+ VIP package getaways include: Brandi Sanders, Thomas Hall, Angela Hernandez, and Keela Ardis!

CONGRATS & ENJOY YOUR TRIP ACROSS AMERICA 😄🌃🌅🌉

Stay tuned for our next exciting giveaway!! 🎁

08/02/2024

LAST CHANCE!!😆 You could win a VIP getaway package for 2 to a major US city of your choosing. Choose from 20+ packages all including airfare, hotel stay, and exciting experiences, like Skiing in Colorado, Snorkeling in Hawaii, Seeing a Show in Vegas, and much more! 🎁

Simply fill out the basic form on our website and you are entered! Share this with your travel buddy to increase your chances. Our final winner will be announced next week, stay tuned! 😎📻

08/01/2024

TOMORROW is your last chance to enter our Trippin America contest. 3 lucky winners have won their choice of a VIP Package Getaway already, and you could be our Fourth & Final winner! 🏆

Simply fill out the form on our website & you are entered to win! Travel to Miami, LA, Vegas, Hawaii, Colorado - the choice is yours. Don't miss out! 🎁

07/31/2024

Which VIP Getaway package are you choosing? 😎

Broadway Show in New York 🗽
Wine Tasting in Napa 🍇
Tour a Movie Set in LA 🎥
See a Show in Vegas 🎲
Or one of the many other VIP getaway packages you can choose from?!

The choice could be yours - enter to win on our website everyday this week! Tag your travel buddy to increase your chances of winning together 📲

07/30/2024

Choose Your City! 🌃 Enter to win our Trippin America contest and you could potentially get to choose between 20+ incredible USA Cities to vacation at!

Prize includes airfare, hotel stay, and exciting experiences. Contest ends FRIDAY so be sure to enter at least once this week! Enter daily to increase your chances 🏆

LINK ON OUR PROFILE 😎📲

07/29/2024

ONLY ONE MORE WEEK TO ENTER!! 🎁 You and a +1 could win a VIP getaway to a US destination of your choosing. Our final lucky winner will get the chance to choose from 20+ exciting getaway packages, including travel and stay accommodations, as well exciting experiences / excursions🥂

Congrats to our 3 lucky winners so far! Winners are drawn from the previous week's entries only, so even if you entered already, be sure to enter to win again; link available on our profile. Don't miss your chance! 😎

07/25/2024

Where would you go if you could travel anywhere in the US? And what would you do when you got there? Whatever you would choose, we want to help make it happen!! 🎁

Enter our Trippin America contest today for your chance at a trip for 2, including airfare, hotel stay, and unique excursions. There are 20+ exciting packages to choose from, and it's super easy to enter to win 😎

Head to the link on our profile today & don't forget to have your travel buddy enter too, to increase your chances of winning together 📲

07/24/2024

CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE! 😎⛺

These are only 4 out of the 20+ exciting getaway packages that our winners will get to choose from 🎁

We have had 2 lucky winners so far! Who will be our final 2 winners to win a Trip Across America??📍

Share this with your travel buddy, enter to win daily to increase your chances of winning, link on our profile 📲

07/22/2024

You can still win a trip across America! Choose from 20+ getaway packages, including fun outdoor excursions like horseback riding, white water rafting, fly fishing, wine or food tasting, kayaking, ATV touring, and tons more! ⛺🚣🌄

Prize includes travel & stay accommodations for 2 people 🎁

Enter to win on our website at the link on our profile & tag your travel buddy in the comments below so they can enter too 📲

Winners will be chosen from the following week's entries so be sure to enter every week through August 2nd 🏆

DON'T MISS OUT!! 😆

07/17/2024

Which getaway package are you choosing? 🎁 Enter to win your choice of a VIP Package Vacation across America!

Tag your travel buddy to increase your chances of winning together 📲

More details & the link to enter are on our profile 😎

06/27/2024

"As the northwestern part of Iowa is experiencing significant flooding resulting in significant damage to many communities and businesses, the North Central Iowa SBDC is ready to assist any company affected by the flooding. Our team is standing by to offer immediate support and guidance during this challenging time. Federal disaster assistance is being made available to Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux counties to date. As additional communities prepare for and respond to flooding, we will monitor for any additional federal declarations issued, which will unlock additional resources and support options. Our goal is to ensure that businesses have the necessary tools and resources to rebuild and resume their operations as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Attached you will find a flier about our services to be shared through your networks. Additionally, here is a link to our America’s SBDC Iowa Disaster Recovery site: https://iowasbdc.org/disaster-recovery/ "

06/26/2024

Assistance is needed for bagging sand at the Hydro-Electric Park!

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Sandbagging efforts are complete for today. Thank you.

⚠️🚧SANDBAGGING STATION UPDATE🚧⚠️

After taking inventory of the remaining sandbags, we have about 75 on hand in the City of Fort Dodge. Ideally, we would have 200-300 available in the event of an immediate need. A sandbagging station is being set up at Hydro-Electric Park. If anyone would be willing to volunteer to fill a few bags, we would appreciate the help.

06/26/2024

PSA

**PLEASE** do not jump off of bridges into the river! I can't stop anyone from doing this, but use your heads. Don't let the sunshine and blue skies hoodwink you into forgetting how dangerous the situation is. Not only are you risking your life, but possibly 1st responders too. Be smart, be safe.

-Jamie Johll
Webster County Engineer

06/26/2024

The City of Bradgate is looking for help!

06/25/2024

We have received information that Humboldt is in need of volunteers to help with bagging sand at the location of 2221 220th St.

If you're wanting to help, here's your chance!

06/25/2024

What an amazing support from North Central Iowa Service, LLC.

Their office contact number is (515) 332-1506 or text (515) 368-1869. Direct emails to [email protected] or [email protected]

06/25/2024

Most recent update!

We believe everything that needed to be protected is secured. While we appreciate the continued offer of help with sandbagging, volunteers are not needed at this time. Huge thanks to everyone who pitched in to help - this didn't happen without all of you.

If you're still in need of sandbags, they are available in Otho and at Hydro-Electric Park in Fort Dodge.

06/25/2024

Thank you Iowa Central Community College for helping our community!

We will be opening our campus apartments to community members affected by the flood waters! If you are needing temporary shelter, call Webster County Public Health at 515-573-4107 (press #2 if calling after hours) to get more information! Additional information can be found at Webster County IA Emergency Management and on our website at www.iowacentral.edu/news/article.asp?ID=738

06/25/2024

Fort Dodge Strong!

06/25/2024

Fort Dodge is amongst many places that will be impacted by the impending flooding. Today Jessica & Kadence from Alpha Media helped by filling sand bags.

The community turnout was AMAZING! Many people came together to bag, tie, load trailers, bring snacks, & even to make sandwiches on site!

If you were at any of the filling stations, we wanna see your photos! Add them in the comments!

Thank you Ethan Becker for the photos!

06/24/2024

We are making a plan for Webster County Animals that are being affected by the flood. We are hopeful people are making a plans for their animals proactively but if animals are accidentally getting loose in the midst of all the chaos, we want to make sure we’re prepared and have a plan.

If you are a citizen that has an extra pop up kennels you can donate, please reach out to us and we will be happy to take them.

Holy Trinity Parish food pantry is stocked with dog and cat food and we are willing to be a resource for folks that need additional help during this time.

We are also willing to take in donations of dog and cat food to redistribute out to our community members affected by this.

Please let us know if there are any items you’re able to donate.

💙💙💙💙

Pups & Paws Pound, Moffitt Animal Shelter, Peace Creek Animal Sanctuary & Rescue

06/24/2024

Assistance is needed at the following locations!

06/24/2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

This service helps 9-1-1 protect your family by providing more information to first responders. You should sign up too, it is free!

06/24/2024

Webster County Road Notifications -

Please plan accordingly & use alternate routes! Please respect the barricades and stay away from these areas if you don’t have a need to be there.

South River Road is closed from 230th Street to the Fort Dodge City limits due to water over the road.

Dolliver Park Road through Dolliver Park is closed due to water over the road & flooding.

Xavier Ave beginning at the intersection of Brushy Creek Road South of the Webster/Hamilton County line to closed to thru traffic due to water over the road.

River Road from the intersection of HWY 175 south to the intersection of Vasse Ave is closed due to water over the road.

P73/Samson Ave between Main Street in Lehigh south to 310th Street to closed due to water over the road.

River Road North of HWY 169 at the intersection Skillet Creek Road continuing to the intersection of Skillet Creek Ave to the North is closed due to water over the road.

Riverside Drive is closed from HWY 169 to the Humboldt County line due to water over the road.

Fairbanks Ave between 270th Street & 260th Street will be down to one lane traffic to repair work on a guardrail.

Madison Ave North of D14 is closed due to water over the road.

McQuire Bend Road through Deception Hollow is closed due to water over the road.

06/24/2024

[OUTDATED POST]

For Fort Dodge residents of potentially affected areas, sand and sandbags are now available at three convenient locations:

Ave B at M St
Hydro-Electric Park
Amigos

Please note: Shovels will NOT be provided at these locations. If you plan to collect sandbags, we ask that you bring your own shovel.

Volunteers who are willing to help fill sandbags are welcome at any of the three locations. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Stay safe and prepared, Fort Dodge!

06/24/2024

06/23/2024

Lots of pups looking for families! Check out the Peace Creek Animal Sanctuary & Rescue page for more details!

06/23/2024

⚠️🚧ATTENTION AVENUE B RESIDENTS (SOUTH RIVER ROAD)🚧⚠️

By later this afternoon (Sunday), Ave B near the wastewater plant is expected to flood. At this time, Ave B is CLOSED. Residents can access their properties through the south gate of the wastewater plant starting today.

Please plan ahead and take necessary precautions; the river is expected to rise to near historic levels. By late Monday or Tuesday, access to properties might be restricted entirely due to rising water levels.

06/20/2024

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