RELEASED BY: LT. COL. GREG HAPGOOD
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
OFFICE: (515) 252-4582
CELL: (515) 971-6385
HOME: (515) 986-5725

RELEASE: IMMEDIATE 

REDEDICATION CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR FORT DODGE FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOP

The Iowa National Guard will host a rededication ceremony at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, commemorating the completion of renovations and additional new construction to Field Maintenance Shop (FMS) #11, 1659 Nelson Ave, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Brig. Gen. Steve Bogle, Director of the Joint Staff, Iowa National Guard, and representatives from federal, state, and local governments will participate in the ceremony. The public and media are welcome and encouraged to attend the rededication ceremony.
 

The existing 4,154-square foot masonry building was remodeled, with a 6,110-square foot, one-story addition constructed, for a total project cost of $1,538,000. The FMS compound was also expanded by approximately .77 acres to provide additional parking and new access to Nelson Ave.
 

The facility’s primary space includes a drive-through vehicle maintenance bay for military vehicles, including semi-trucks and trailers, with a 7.5 ton overhead bridge crane. The facility also includes space for an administration office, classroom/breakroom, restrooms, lockers, supply area, tool storage and other vehicle work bays. The existing mechanical and electrical systems were upgraded.
 

The facility was designed by FEH Associates of Des Moines, in conjunction with Farris Engineering of Des Moines for mechanical and electrical systems, and Snyder & Associates of Ankeny for site work. Primary contractor for this remodel/expansion was Kolacia Construction Inc., Fort Dodge.
 

The existing building was built in 1954, with the wash bay added in 1990. Exterior walls include concrete wall panels with brick veneer highlights to match the adjacent Fort Dodge Readiness Center facility.
 

For questions concerning this release as well as additional information about the operations, training, and activities of the Iowa Army and Air National Guard, please contact Lt. Col. Greg Hapgood, Iowa National Guard Public Affairs Officer by email at gregory.hapgood@ia.ngb.army.mil or (515) 252-4582 (office), (515) 971-6385 (cell), or (515) 986-5725 (home). You may also contact 1st Sgt. Duff E. McFadden at (515) 252-4666 (office), (515) 480-7647 (cell) or by email at duff.mcfadden@ia.ngb.army.mil.

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