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News of Record: July 31, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while license suspended — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to maintain control — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Operating non-registered vehicle — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to possess valid license — Jonathan R. Degen, 28, 1640 Elmhurst Ave., dismissed.

Rec leader and businessman Calvert dies

Larry Calvert, a Fort Dodge insurance agency owner who had a leading role in guiding local parks and recreation programs for decades, died Wednesday at age 80. “In terms of parks and recreation, we are not where we are today without Larry,” said Lori Branderhorst, the city’s former ...

Rockwell City to celebrate 150 years

ROCKWELL CITY — Rockwell City will have a big birthday celebration this weekend. The Calhoun County community will mark 150 years since its founding and at the same time conduct its annual Sweet Corn Daze event. The result will be two concerts, a big parade, food, games, and almost as ...

From our files: July 2011

News of Record: July 30, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Lee J. Quinones, 54, 1339 Third Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. First degree burglary — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., two counts, continued until today. Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today. Second degree theft — Nathan A. Peterson, 39, 1806 Second Ave. N., continued until today. Operate vehicle without owners ...

Man charged in propane torch attack

A Fort Dodge man has been charged with going into an apartment and menacing two people there with a lighted propane torch. Two people sustained very minor injuries and a backpack was burned, according to police. Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with: • First degree burglary • Two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon • Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices The attack happened at about 12:30 a.m. May 23 in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South, according to criminal complaints filed against ...