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News of Record: Oct. 30, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Operate vehicle without owner’s consent — Preston Morris Sr., 27, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9, no contact order issued. Eluding — Preston Morris Sr., 27, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. First degree theft — Andres Montanez, 30, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Third degree harassment — Micah L. Hoefling, 27, 927 Central Ave., trial set for Dec. 10, no contact order issued. Fifth degree theft — Cory D. Fraser, 48, 2716 N. 15th Place, two counts, trial set for ...

News of Record: Oct. 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Bruce E. Merrill Jr., 36, 3021 20th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Jacob D. Wood, 43, 1021 S. 25th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Diana I. Pina Blades, 23, 614 N. 12th St., two counts, pre-trial conference set for Nov. 19. Violation of a no contact order — Jason D. Fistler, 49, 2602 14th Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Dec. 3. Sawad M. Henderson Jr., 24, 1607 Eighth ...

News of Record: Oct. 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Bret L. Larsen, 64, 1317 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., continued until Thursday. Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Jillian M. Kathrens, 43, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Fourth degree theft — Jillian M. Kathrens, 43, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Second degree theft — Amber L. Grell, 40, 2125 Lainson Ave., preliminary hearing ...

News of record: Oct. 27, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — David M. Molander, 55, Mason City, preliminary hearing waived. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Matthew E. Brockway, 47, 2651 16th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness, first offense — Matthew E. Brockway, 47, 2651 16th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Robert William Eugene Kramer Jr., 28, 823 S. 16th St., ...

News of Record: Oct. 24, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A traffic sign problem was reported at First Avenue South and 12th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. An open door or window was reported in the 300 block of South 25th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1400 block of 20th Avenue North. An animal complaint was reported in the 1100 block of First Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2800 ...

News of Record: Oct. 22, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Violation of probation — Jenna F. Germundson, 34, 707 Seventh Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Preston J. Morris Sr., 27, 1918 12th Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Reckless driving — Monte L. Kraft, 63, 1611 Third Ave. S., pre-trial conference set for Oct. 26. Troius T. Harper, 23, 327 S. 19th St., trial set for Dec. 3. Driving while license suspended — Timothy L. Wilson, 66, 615 Ave. C, five days in jail (suspended), $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Rebecca L. Castaneda, 42, 702 Dakota St., $250 plus ...