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News of Record: May 9, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — Benjamin A. McMullen, 41, Iowa City, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Third degree theft — Ann M. Peterson, 43, Mason City, preliminary hearing set for May 18. Operating while under the influence, second offense ...

Time for a Second Chance

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Fort Dodge’s first Second Chance Job Fair, offering employment opportunities to persons with criminal histories, was held Thursday morning in the Athletics for Education and Success facility at 712 Third St. N.W. Also referred to as a “workforce connections job fair” or ...

Bank Iowa names new president/CEO

Business Briefs

Bank Iowa, which has a branch in Humboldt, announced that Jason Herrboldt will become president and chief executive officer, as longtime leader Jim Plagge plans to retire after more than a decade in the role. The leadership transition comes as the family-owned bank marks its 50th ...

Living on the road

Local News

Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Bill Clevlen is coming to the Fort Dodge Public Library to discuss his new book, “Presidential Road Trip: 100 Places to Explore and Experience in the History of American Presidents,” at noon Thursday May 21. A ...