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News of Record: Jan. 16, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A person with a weapon was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. An alcohol or tobacco violation was reported in the 800 block of North 25th Street. A sex offender violation was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A shoplifter was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1900 block of ...

News of Record: Jan. 15, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday An animal complaint was reported in the 900 block of South 29th Street. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 2000 bock of U.S. Highway 169. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 700 block of South 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 2200 block of South River Road. A fight was reported in the 1400 block of 17th Street Southwest. A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 1700 block of Second Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1900 block of North 15th ...

News of Record: Jan. 14, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday An animal complaint was reported in the 1400 block of Third Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A traffic hazard was reported in the 100 block of Kenyon Road. Harassment was reported in the 2400 block of Fifth Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported at 29th Street and 10th Avenue North. A vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A fraud was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A burglary was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A burglary ...

News of record: Jan. 13, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for pre-trial hearing — Brad A. Gully, 51, 913 Third Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Trent W. Crouse, 34, Manson, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 30; Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Child endangerment — Daquan L. Altman, 31, Des Moines, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 22. Domestic abuse assault, second offense — Daquan L. Altman, 31, Des Moines, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 22, no contact order issued. Fourth-degree ...

News of Record: Jan. 10, 2026

Highway 20 crash investigation continues MOORLAND — State troopers continue to investigate a Thursday evening pileup on U.S. Highway 20 west of Fort Dodge. It was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Hayes Avenue. Lt. Aaron Smidt of the Iowa State Patrol said two crashes occurred in the same area within a short time. Two people were taken from the scene by ambulance. One of the vehicles was a semitrailer that ended up in the ditch on the south side of the highway, leaving its load of hay bales scattered about. Magistrate Court WEBSTER ...

News of Record: Jan. 9, 2026

Two hurt in Highway 20 pileup MOORLAND — Two people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 20 in Webster County Thursday evening. The crash was reported at 5:27 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near Hayes Avenue. One of the vehicles was a semitrailer that ended up in the ditch on the south side of the highway, leaving its load of hay bales scattered about. The crash remained under investigation by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol Thursday night. The Moorland Fire Department and ambulances from the Fort Dodge Fire Department also ...