FD Businessman Plans To Develop McGregors Building Downtown

By: Chad Thompson

A Fort Dodge businessman plans to buy the McGregors furniture building and develop it into multiple retail stores to help revitalize downtown Fort Dodge.

McGregors Furniture & Mattress announced the closure of its Fort Dodge store in February.

Dave Madsen told The Messenger that he has a contract in place to purchase that property, located at 712 Central Ave.

Its net assessed value is $408,310, according to online records. It encompasses 16,800 square feet.

Madsen anticipates closing on the property in the next couple of months, he said.

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