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News of Record: July 3, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 37, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for trial — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 37, Fort Dodge, trial set for Sept. 10. Reckless driving — John W. Dungan III, 34, Des Moines, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Public intoxication — John W. Dungan III, 34, Des Moines, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Olivia R. Ferris, 24, 1415 28th Ave. N., dismissed. Leave scene of ...

Ernst honors ShinyTop Brewing

ShinyTop Brewing, of Fort Dodge, has been named by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst as her latest Small Business of the Week. “When they are not slinging ales, the McCubbin brothers can be found crafting up a sense of belonging for its community members through various initiatives,” Ernst, a Republican who is the chairwoman of the Senate Small Business Committee, said in a written statement. “Since 2016, Nate and Todd McCubbin have brewed meaningful partnerships with Fort Dodge’s local businesses and ShinyTop’s guests,” she added. Founded with the purpose of sharing their craft ...

From our files: July 2011

Bringing back the shine

Tyrnan Lara has a fulltime job, but he also likes to stay busy — really busy. The 2018 Fort Dodge Senior High School graduate is a full time mechanical contractor in Des Moines, where he puts a lot of effort and time into it. Lara got exposure to being an owner with Swizzle, as part ...

Celebrating 50 years

No paper on Saturday

The Messenger will not be published on Saturday in commemoration of the Independence Day holiday. The weekend paper comes out today. The office is closed as well. Check www.messengernews.net over the weekend for breaking news. The Messenger will resume publication on Monday and the office will be open normal hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.