This is Fort Dodge, The Most 'Dangerous' City in Iowa

Iowa thinks THIS is bad? Come on now.

Fort Dodge, Iowa. Population 24,159. And going down yearly. All around us, there’s nothing around but corn and bean fields. We’ve seen that a lot at this point.

Today was day 13 of my memorable midwest mission. If you recall, I began in Kansas City, went all through Nebraska, parts of Minnesota and South Dakota and now, we’re in Iowa.

There has been hardly any drama up to this point. Most of what I’ve seen has been pleasant. And what I’d discover here would add a whole lot of perspective to this trip.

Right now we’re in downtown Fort Dodge. There ain’t much here, especially at dusk. I can see why Iowans might not think this is a good place to be. Downtown is eerily quiet and empty and somewhat shuttered.

A third of all residents have left the region since 1960. Yes, one out of three. It all got jumpstarted in the early 80s when large companies like Hormel and Iowa Beef closed shop here in Fort Dodge. Technology changed and there was no need for food production here anymore.

So the place went downhill.

Fort Dodge has been described by Iowans in not so endearing terms. Some call this Iowa’s Florida. Others call it Dirty Dodge.

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