Sex offender charged with trying to lure girls from park LEHIGH — A convicted sex offender has been arrested and charged with trying to lure two girls into his van at the park in Lehigh. Alan R. Ekstrom, 81, of Lehigh, was arrested by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with ...

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — Joshua M. Ackerson, 36, 943 S. 24th St., two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Unlawful possession of a prescription drug — Joshua M. Ackerson, 36, 943 S. 24th St., preliminary hearing ...

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Central Avenue. A theft was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. Juvenile problems were reported in the 1300 block of A Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 2200 block of ...

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday A custody issue was reported in the 1400 block of 11th Avenue Southwest. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Second Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported at Avenue B and M Street. A theft was reported in the 3700 block of ...

Around the area GOWRIE — Gowrie United Methodist Church will hold a May basket sale from 7:30 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY. FONDA — “Songs of Faith and Inspiration” will be held at 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center. Daniel Keen and Larry Heschke will perform. Admission and refreshments ...

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Violation of probation — Aaron L. Jones, 44, 227 Fifth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Matthew A. Mueller, 41, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for arraignment — Jonathan J. ...