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Cherokee wastewater plant relocation delayed at least a year after FEMA eligibility setback
August 10, 2026

Cherokee’s plan to relocate its flood-damaged wastewater treatment plant is delayed after FEMA determined the project did not meet a repetitive-damage requirement.

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Fort Dodge’s $9 Million Reinvestment Plan Sets Next Steps for Downtown Streets, Pedestrian Mall and Pocket Park
August 7, 2026August 8, 2026

A Fort Dodge reinvestment-district plan documents $9 million in planned downtown infrastructure and public-space improvements, with public meetings scheduled for June through August 2026.

Full Details Here Fort Dodge’s $9 Million Reinvestment Plan Sets Next Steps for Downtown Streets, Pedestrian Mall and Pocket Park