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The FesseNDen logo was designed by Peder Gjovik, a graphic art instructor in Wyoming and property owner south of Fessenden. The logo and slogan were selected through a contest held by Fessenden Civic and Commerce Association in 2004.

 

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Fessenden Ambulance District Board
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Jeff Pepple President jpepple@gondtc.com
Rueben Weigelt Vice President rrwatelm@gondtc.com
Tammy Roehrich Secretary/Treasurer troehric@nd.gov
Delise Kirkeide Board Member delise@live.com
Dawn Beck Board Member thebecks@gondtc.com

 

 

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Churches

(For a full listing, see Tourism Page)

 

Church of the Nazarene 303 7th Ave N
701-547-3550
Concordia Lutheran Church 5 mi. E, 5 mi. N, 1/2 mi. W
701-962-3333
First Baptist Church 111 6th Ave N
701-547-3379
First Lutheran Church 92 Main Ave S
701-547-3208
St. Augustine Church 105 7th Ave. S
701-547-3430

 

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City Government

 

City Council meetings are held the 1st Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

City Auditor

Kodi Keller 

701-547-3225

City Auditor Kodi Keller has been with the City for nearly five years.

The city water bills are now managed by the city

 
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Mayor

Kevin Roller

701-547-3349

Kevin Roller has been a council member for the City for 13 years. In 2006, Roller became Mayor.

Roller is an active member of the Fessenden Fire Protection District and has served as Fire Chief numerous times. He also is a past-member of the Fessenden Ambulance Service and has served as Squad Leader. He was an EMT for 13 years.

An active member of the First Lutheran Church, Fessenden, Roller serves on the Church Council. Roller is a past-president of the council.

Roller also serves God as a Lay Pastor for the Gifts Program.

He is employed by the Fessenden Coop Elevator - Chemical Plant.

Alderman

John Overbeck

John Overbeck replaced Danny Mack.  John and his wife own Main Street Cafe.

Alderman

Keith Middleman

701-547-3585

Keith Middleman serves in his eighth year as alderman.

Besides the City Council, Middleman is a member of the Fessenden Fire Protection District, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the First Lutheran Church, Fessenden.

Middleman is employed at Fessenden Coop Elevator - Chemical Plant.

Alderman

Jodi Helm

701-547-3259

Jodi Helm was installed as alderman June 2002.

Outside of the council, Helm is an active member of the Fessenden Civic & Commerce Association as a Director. Her duties include coordinating Santa Days, Circus Days and many other events.

She is a past-Youth Group Advisor for the First Lutheran Church, Fessenden. She is currently the Work Group Coordinator for her church.

One of the founders of the BearBack Trackers, Helm enjoys helping out her community by volunteering her time.

Helm is Office Manager of her family-owned business Lelm Implement.

Alderman

Tim Beck

701-547-3186

Tim Beck has been an alderman for the City of Fessenden since 2004.

He is a member of the First Lutheran Church in Fessenden.

Beck is an area farmer.

Alderman

Dave Feakes

701-547-3435

Dave Feakes has been a member of the City Council since 2000.

He is a member of the Fessenden Fire Protection District, serving as Fire Chief for nine years. And is a member of the Rescue Squad.

Feakes is also an active member of the Chemical Health Committee and the St. Augustine Catholic Church, serving as past-president of the church council.

Feakes is employed at the First International Bank and Trust as an Insurance Agent.

Alderman Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson is employed at the First International Bank and Trust as Loan Officer
      

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Civic and Commerce

Civic and Commerce members meet the 3rd Monday of each month at Noon

President Reuben Weigelt
701-547-3183
V President    
Secretary Shelly Davis  
Treasurer Jeff Roehrich
701-547-3796
Director Jodi Helm  
Director  

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Community Clubs

 

4-H Clubs

 

American Legion and Auxiliary

 

Homemakers

 

Literary Club

 

Manfred History & Preservation

 

Senior Citizens Club

 

Specialist Club

 

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Fessenden Area Community Betterment Association

 

President Jerry Klein
701-547-3251
V President Clay Houchin
701-547-3369
Treasurer Amy Lamm
Secretary Gary Risovi
Board Member Reuben Weigelt
701-547-3183
Board Member Dave Larson
Board Member Ray Klindworth
Board Member Norman Rudel
Board Member Dan Mack

 

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Fire Department

Fessenden Fire Protection District

Fire Fighters meet every 2nd and 4th Monday every month at City Hall.

Pictured Firemen from left, on equipment in back, Keith Middleman, John Muscha, Perry Anderson, Jeff O'neill, Charlie Volk, Frank Hockridge. Standing, from left, Steve Hoornaert, Dan Anderson, Dean Johnson, Kip Ehni, Aaron Opdahl, Jerry Klein, Dave Feakes, Scott Lloyd, Gary Risovi, Larry Keller, Kenny Johnson, Neal Hayford. Kneeling, Chris Anderson, Preston Feakes.      Not all firemen are pictured.

 

 

Fire Chief Perry Anderson

547-3157

 

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Park Board

Park Board meets the 2rd Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

 

President Jeff Roehrich jroehrich@gondtc.com
701-547-3796
Vice-President Patty Feakes  
701-547-3435
  Jeff Davis jbdavis@gondtc.com
701-547-3394
  Dawn Beck thebecks@gondtc.com
701-547-3186
  Stephanie Johnson  
Secretary/Treasurer  Dave Larson  
701-547-3463

 

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Police Department

 

Police Chief Larry Hoffer

Emergency - 911

NON-Emergency  547-3836

Police Chief Larry Hoffer became the peace officer in Fessenden Aug. 11, 2003. Hoffer is an active member of the Chemical Health Consortium in Fessenden and previously in Harvey and the Wells County Children Protection Team since it began in 1978. Hoffer has been a peace officer for over 30 years.

The Hoffer's are members of the Trinity Bethany Lutheran Church in Harvey; however, they attend First Lutheran Church in Fessenden regularly.

 

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Public Works / City Maintenance

 

Street & Water Commissioner Larry Keller

 

701-547-3432

Street and Water Commissioner Larry Keller has been maintaining the City's infrastructure for 18 years. He is dedicated fire fighter and has been with the Fessenden Fire Protection District for 20 years. Keller enjoys the sport of Golf and is an active member of the Fessenden Country Club.

 

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Public Library

 

Fessenden-Bowdon Public School
500 2nd Street N
701-547-3296

 

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Real Estate

 

Lien Auction & Realty Service  
701-324-4401
Northern Appraisal & Realty, Inc  
701-324-4799
Vorland Land Company  
701-547-3463

 

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Wells County Fair Association
Wells County Fair Board
President Frank Hockridge PO Box 185 Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3616
Vice-President Patricia Feakes PO Box 62 Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3435
Secretary Mary Hartle 2149 59th Ave NE New Rockford ND  58356 947-5476
Treasurer Jeff Roehrich 338 Harriet Ave Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3796
Member Rick Jensen PO Box 6 Harvey  ND  58341 324-4848
Member Larry Reutter 1951 26th Ave NE Harvey  ND  58341 324-4630
Member Pam Copenhaver 5630 5th St Ne Sykeston  ND  58486 984-2343
Member Janice Kanwischer PO Box 337 Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3638
Member Amy Lamm 1233 44th Ave NE Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3555
Member Barb Lies 5530 18th St NE Cathay ND  58422 947-2117
Member Lane Moellenkamp 117 Elm Ave Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3442
Member Sam Ongstad 4135 25th St NE Harvey ND  58341 324-2937
Member Donna Rau PO Box 2 Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3158
Member Leann Schafer 5810 19th St NE New Rockford ND  58356 947-2568
Member Mark Schmitz PO Box 172 Fessenden  ND  58438 547-3237

 

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