Deputies: Kossuth County man died of exposure to cold

FENTON — A Kossuth County man apparently died of exposure to the severe cold temperatures earlier this week, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies reported that Marvin Bollinger,91, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a roadside ditch about a quarter mile away from his home just south of Fenton. There is no evidence of foul play, but an autopsy will be conducted by the state Medical Examiner’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office reported.

At 2 p.m. Thursday the Sheriff’s Office received a request to help find Bollinger. He lived alone and family members could not contact him. His vehicle was found at his home.

A deputy helped family members search the home and other buildings on the property. Family members knew Bollinger liked to take walks so they drove around the area. That is when Bollinger’s body was found.

Man arrested after pursuit in Kossuth County

LAKOTA — A man faces multiple charges after leading law enforcement officers on a pursuit through northern Kossuth County Friday morning during which he collided with a sheriff’s vehicle.

The Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office reported that the pursuit was not an immigration enforcement action.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa State Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle near Lakota. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued through Lakota and north on U.S. Highway 169. The driver then pulled into the driveway to an acreage about a mile north of Lakota and proceeded into a field. There, the driver backed up into a Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. He was then taken into custody.

The Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as Jose L. Renteria, 41, of Lakota. He is charged with these offenses:

∫ Eluding, second or subsequent offense

∫ Reckless driving

∫ Failure to obey stop sign (two counts)

∫ No valid driver’s license

He was booked into the Kossuth County Jail.

Man sentenced to federal prison for meth dealing

A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for dealing at least 45 kilograms of methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa.

Federal prosecutors identified him as Aaron StandsAndLooksBack, also known as Aaron Woodman. He is 42.

He pleaded guilty in June 2025 to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand.

Prosecutors said he distributed at least 45 grams of methamphetamine between December 2020 and December 2023. Prosecutors said he admitted to stealing the drug from his mother and selling it.

He remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service, awaiting transfer to a federal prison.

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY

Friday

Violation of probation — Preston J. Morris Sr., 26, 258 Ave. M West, further proceedings to be scheduled.

Driving while barred — Dylan J. Wallace, 32, 1422 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Driving while license suspended — Emerson J. Osorio Flores, 28, 319 N. 16th St., dismissed. Gannon M. Wolf, 23, 910 Second Ave. N., continued 180 days.

Operating while under the influence, second offense — Gannon M. Wolf, 23, 910 Second Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived.

Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Gannon M. Wolf, 23, 910 Second Ave. N., continued 180 days.

Fifth degree theft — Sarah M. Hathaway, 34, 855 S. 22nd St., $105 plus surcharge, court costs.

Fifth degree criminal mischief — John A. Lehman, 42, Webster City, $105 plus surcharge, court costs.

Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Matthew T. Kuhn, 22, Otho, trial set for Feb. 25, no contact order issued.

Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, second offense — Leah R. Redig, 42, Britt, preliminary hearing waived.

Fourth degree theft — Ethan Andrew Eugene Roney, 30, Algona, preliminary hearing waived.

Rental housing ordinance violation — Timberlane Properties LLC, Fort Dodge, trial set for March 18.

Police Log

FORT DODGE

Thursday

A parking complaint was reported in the 1200 block of Fourth Avenue South.

A parking complaint was reported in the 800 block of First Avenue North.

A vehicle accident was reported in the 200 block of Avenue O.

A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of Sixth Avenue Northwest.

A welfare check was conducted at Kenyon Road and Avenue C.

A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street.

A theft was reported in the 400 block of First Avenue South.

Criminal mischief was reported in the 10 block of North 13th Street.

A welfare check was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 21st Street.

Juvenile problems were reported in the 1100 block of Second Avenue Northwest.

A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South.

A hit and run accident was reported at Seventh Avenue South and 18th Street.

A missing person was reported in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue North.

A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1100 block of South 32nd Street.