THE BETTER WAY DOESN’T WAIT. IT STARTS WHEN WE DO.
For too long, Fort Dodge carried an unfair stigma — one rooted in old struggles and outsider opinions, never in the truth. It overlooked the grit, pride, and relentless drive of the people who call this place home. Over time, that narrative didn’t just shape how others saw us — it began to shape 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.