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News of Record: Sept. 2, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while license suspended — Kent J. Petersen, 38, Humboldt, continued 180 days. Cassaundra Miller, 44, Rockwell City, continued until Friday. Voluntary absence from custody — Lance A. Clabaugh, 45, Ames, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. No valid drivers license — Savena S. Cox, 30, 1202 S. 24th St., $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Kaiden C. Collins, 15, 2354 170th St., trial set for Oct. 8. Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Kaiden C. Collins, 15, 2354 170th St., trial set for Oct. 8. Possession or ...

News of record: Sept. 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Violation of probation — Zayne G. King, 24, Moorland, further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree burglary — Zayne G. King, 24, Moorland, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 10, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Bryan D. Messerly, 63, 2416 18th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 10. Driving while license suspended — Dustie L. Anderson, 44, 627 Second St. N.W., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; David J. Casey, 38, 1801 S. 15th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Demario M. Brown, 31, 1225 Sixth Ave. ...

News of Record: Aug. 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday First degree harassment — Jeremy A. York, 38, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4, no contact order issued. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Jeremy A. York, 38, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4, no contact order issued. Assault — Jeremy A. York, 38, 1021 First Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Sept. 24. Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Joseph M. Nelson, 35, Dayton, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4. No valid drivers license — Tracy L. ...

News of Record: Aug. 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Sex offender registry provide false information, first offense — Thomas M. Morris, 28, 1908 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 4. First degree harassment — Jesseca M. Montenegro, 33, 430 Ave. G, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Jesseca M. Montenegro, 33, 430 Ave. G, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Amanda M. Clark, 29, Cedar Rapids, dismissed. D’ante D. Whitfield, 29, 3003 Fifth Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Shatasha ...

News of Record: Aug. 27, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Luke A. Espeland, 43, 1789 Becker Drive, continued until today. Domestic abuse assault, display or use of a weapon, first offense — Kohl B. Anderson, 27, Boone, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Violation of probation — Joseph R. Passow, 34, 2189 160th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Linde M. Hepp, 32, 430 Second St. N.W., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Laura L. Buchanan, 32, Waterloo, pre-trial conference set for Oct. 7. Use electronic ...

News of Record: Aug. 26, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue South and 18th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A nuisance was reported in the 1300 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported at 1 Triton Circle. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A civil dispute was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. A ...