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News of record: Aug. 5, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jordan C. Buller, 23, Battle Mountain, Nevada, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 22. Public intoxication — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Disorderly conduct — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Interference with official acts — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort Dodge, continued. Unlawful discharge of fireworks — Melissa E. McBroom, 37, 927 Central Ave., continued until Aug. 12. Fifth-degree theft — Sean D. Powers, 36, Faribault, Minnesota, one day in ...

News of Record: Aug. 2, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Child endangerment — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11, no contact order issued. Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Brandon T. Anderson, 39, 1323 S. 22nd St., continued 180 days. Interference with ...

News of Record: Aug. 1, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A fight was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A fight was reported at First Avenue North and Ninth Street. A fight was reported in the 900 block of Second Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fuel spill was reported in the 2000 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2000 block of First Avenue South. An ...

News of Record: July 31, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Robert D. Olson, 48, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Danyell M. Freeman, 49, 644 Second St. N.W., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Angel L. Whyte, 51, 247 N. 26th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Craig D. Burbank, 72, 225 S. Seventh St., preliminary hearing waived. Third degree theft — Jonathan L. Guider, 32, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 8, no contact order issued. Assault causing bodily ...

News of record: July 30, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Troy S. Habhab, 60, Humboldt, preliminary hearing waived; Kevin M. Pate, 47, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18. Violation of parole — John C. Schlack, 28, 106 N. 10th St., transferred to Parole Board. Third-degree burglary — Benjamin A. McMullen, 40, Iowa City, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 18, no contact order issued. Threat, explosive or incendiary device — Robert D. Ulicki, 75, Lehigh, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. First-degree harassment — Robert D. ...

News of record: July 29, 2025

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1100 block of Junior Court. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 3500 block of Midway Boulevard. A burglary was reported in the 800 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 700 block of South 29th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 900 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of South 10th Street. A ...