News of Record: May 28, 2026
Magistrate Court
WEBSTER COUNTY
Wednesday
Driving while barred — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived.
Fifth degree theft — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Third degree theft — Dale L. Bahrenfuss, 61, 237 N. 12th St., two counts, continued until today. Anne M. Peterson, 43, 132 Ave. B, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued.
Third degree criminal mischief — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for June 5.
Violation of probation — Monica Lyon, 48, Mason City, further proceedings to be scheduled.
Reckless driving — Rory D. Schmalen, 19, 767 Miller Drive, $105 plus surcharge, court costs.
Failure to maintain control — Rory D. Schmalen, 19, 767 Miller Drive, dismissed
Driving while license suspended — Ashley M. Spaulding, 29, Jefferson, continued until Friday.
Fifth degree criminal mischief — Jacob D. Wood, 42, 311 First Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Disorderly conduct — Jacob D. Wood, 42, 311 First Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Second degree harassment — Jacob D. Wood, 42, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 5.
Trespass, first offense — Jacob D. Wood, 42, 311 First Ave. S., continued 180 days.
Possession of a controlled substance, cannabidiol, first offense — Tyson E. Squier, 19, 955 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived.
Property maintenance code violation — Jeffrey and Barbara Dingman, 1200 10th Ave. N., hearing set for July 29. Zeeshan Anwar, 1207 11th Ave. N., hearing set for July 29. Fort Dodge Tent & Awning, 618 First Ave. N., trial set for July 29.
Police Log
FORT DODGE
Tuesday
A suspicious person was reported at Seventh Avenue South and 18th Street.
A shoplifter was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street.
A vehicle accident was reported at Avenue D and B Street.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 10 block of South Third Street.
A disabled vehicle was reported at 22nd Street and 9 ¢ Avenue South.
A welfare check was conducted on Sixth Avenue North.
A theft was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.
A theft was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South.
A theft was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South.
Criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of South Eighth Street.
An animal complaint was reported in the 3100 block of North 15th Street.
A vehicle accident was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South.
Harassment was reported in the 100 block of North 25th Street.
A suspicious person was reported in the 1700 block of 13th Avenue Southwest.
A vehicle accident was reported at Avenue O and M Street.
An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South.
Harassment was reported in the 10 block of South 12th Street.
Railroad problems were reported at Eighth Avenue South and 20th Street.
A welfare check was conducted at Eighth Street and Kenyon Road.
Juvenile problems were reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South.
