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News of Record: Aug. 7, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Assault with intent to commit sexual abuse — Derrick L. Stewart, 27, 1339 S. 21st St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14, no contact order issued. Lascivious conduct with a minor — Derrick L. Stewart, 27, 1339 S. 21st St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Elizabeth A. Roper, 24, Churdan, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Steven A. Klein, 35, 745 Ave. C, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Boonmee Vongsee, 42, Webster City, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating ...

News of Record: Aug. 6, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Brian L. Bird, 55, 237 Ave. E, preliminary hearing waived. Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14. Animal neglect with injury — Page E. Peterson, 18, Wyoming, preliminary hearing waived. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Zachary L. Judd, 39, 908 S. 14th St., trial set for Aug. 13, no contact order issued. Property maintenance code violation — Christopher L. Cloud, 610 S. 18th St., hearing set for Oct. 28. Travis Bickford and Danielle R. Noble, 1211 17th St. S.W., ...

News of Record: Aug. 5, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A hit and run accident was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 10 block of South 15th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2600 block of Second Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported at 8 ½ Avenue North and 18th Street. A traffic hazard was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 15th Street. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was ...

News of record: Aug. 4, 2026

FORT DODGE Sunday A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at Fourth Street and Eighth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at Avenue C and Kenyon Road. An assault was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A theft was reported ...

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred - Megan D. Thacker, 33, 1440 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended - Jessica N. Castronova, 31, 458 N. 26th Place, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Hailey J. Hoyle, 20, Churdan, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of probation - Silas W. Naylor, 27, 2910 22nd Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Public intoxication - Scott A. Ellis, 53, Iowa City, trial set for Oct. 1. Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, trial set for Aug. 13. Assault - Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, trial ...

News of Record: Aug. 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Kevin L. Tessandori, 53, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Christopher O. Schulte, 42, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Child endangerment — Kevin L. Tessandori, 53, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Willful injury causing serious injury — Christopher O. Schulte, 42, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Introduce intoxicants or ...