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News of record: May 5, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Cameron B. Davis, 19, 1732 Rathermel Drive, further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for probation revocation hearing — Joshua D. Carle, 44, 706 N. 20th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Forgery — Joshua D. Carle, 44, 706 N. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while barred — Michael D. Rykhus, 53, 220 M St., preliminary hearing waived; Kyle L. Aldrich, 39, Gowrie, preliminary hearing waived; Misty M. Schaffer, 60, 629 Central Ave., preliminary hearing waived. Possession ...

News of Record: May 2, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A burglary was reported in the 200 block of Avenue E. An animal complaint was reported in the 2700 block of North 13th Place. A fight was reported in the 1300 block of Eighth Avenue South. A shoplifter was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. Criminal mischief was reported in the 200 block of South 18th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1500 block of 20th Avenue North. A shoplifter was reported in the 10 block of South 15th Street. A welfare ...

News of record: May 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Third-degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 33, 707 Seventh Ave. N., three counts, preliminary hearing set for May 8. Fourth-degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 33, 707 Seventh Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for May 8. Fifth-degree theft — Jenna F. Germundson, 33, 707 Seventh Ave. N., continued 180 days. Assault on persons in certain occupations — Kylie N. Armstrong, 26, Carroll, preliminary hearing set for May 8. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Kylie N. Armstrong, 26, Carroll, preliminary hearing ...

News of Record: April 30, 2026

Man accused of shooting animal during burglary A Fort Dodge man faces multiple charges in connection with a burglary during which he is accused of shooting an animal, according to court records. Dayn F. Muniz, 18, of 1102 17th St. S. W. made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Wednesday morning on a charge of animal abuse. He was previously charged with first degree burglary, reckless use of a firearm causing property damage, use of a dangerous weapon in the commission of a crime and going armed with intent. In criminal complaints filed against him, Fort ...

News of Record: April 29, 2026

Woman killed in Kossuth County crash ALGONA — An Emmetsburg woman was killed Monday when a big truck slammed into her car at an intersection in rural Kossuth County. The Iowa State Patrol identified her as Carolee Wise, 47. She was declared dead at the scene. Two other people were injured. The crash happened at 10:30 a.m. at 90th Avenue and 210th Street, according to state troopers. They reported that Teddy Kutsch, 40, of Brule, Nebraska, was driving a 2014 Peterbilt truck south on 90th Street when he failed to stop at the intersection. The truck hit the 2022 Chevrolet ...

News of record: April 28, 2026

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A fight was reported in the 1600 block of Second Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 100 block of South 29th Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2700 block of North 14th Street. A vehicle accident was reported at Second Avenue North and 20th Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A traffic hazard was reported at 25th Street and Fifth Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. A parking complaint was reported at 20th Avenue North and Williams ...