A BETTER WAY DOESN’T WAIT. IT STARTS WHEN WE DO.
For too long, Fort Dodge carried the name “Dirty Dodge.” A label rooted in old struggles and outsider opinions — never in truth. It ignored the grit, the pride, and the relentless drive of the people who call this place home. Over time, that name warped how others saw us — and worse, how we saw ourselves.
“The best way to predictthe future is to create it.”
The Better Way Project isn’t about forgetting the past — it’s about building on it. Not with promises or polish, but with real action and shared momentum. Fueled by local hands, dollars, and dreams, this is how Fort Dodge takes ownership of what’s next — boldly, unapologetically, and on its own terms.