Iconic people of Fort Dodge were leaders and founders of the City of Fort Dodge and also people who were difference makers from the beginnings of Fort Dodge in the 1850s up through 1990. These are people who were leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and other notable achievers during their time and in their fields; be it military, government, business, education, or healthcare. Their work and their accomplishments helped build the community of Fort Dodge and the special culture we enjoy today. Also highlighted are people who were born or lived in Fort Dodge who achieved extraordinary and notable accomplishments in civic activities, sports, or the arts.