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News of Record: July 31, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while license suspended — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to maintain control — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Operating non-registered vehicle — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Daniel L. Hare, 63, Ames, pretrial conference set for Sept. 30. Failure to possess valid license — Jonathan R. Degen, 28, 1640 Elmhurst Ave., dismissed.

News of Record: July 30, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Lee J. Quinones, 54, 1339 Third Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived. First degree burglary — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., two counts, continued until today. Reckless use of fire/explosives/destructive devices — Shamar L. Foy, 37, 414 S. 16th St., continued until today. Second degree theft — Nathan A. Peterson, 39, 1806 Second Ave. N., continued until today. Operate vehicle without owners ...

News of Record: July 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing waived. Tracy L. Castle, 38, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14. Jake W. Anderson, 41, 24260 Nelson Ave., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14. Domestic abuse assault, second offense — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 7, no contact order issued. First degree harassment — Chance R. Pint, 40, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 7. Driving while license suspended — Javier Perez, 41, ...

News of Record: July 25, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — Latoya L. Preston, 49, 1202 S. 25th St., preliminary hearing waived. Second degree theft — Jacqueline D. Newton, 60, 618 N. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 13. Reckless driving — Kyler J. Passow, 15, 2189 160th St., trial set for Oct. 22. No valid drivers license — Kyler J. Passow, 15, 2189 160th St., trial set for Oct. 22. Kyle A. Niemier, 34, Gowrie, dismissed. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Kaylynn R. Kepler, 19, Eagle Grove, preliminary hearing waived. Interference ...

News of Record: July 24, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Steven E. Hardisty, 35, 1118 S. 17th St., $325 plus surcharge, court costs. Kathy L. Andrews, 65, 329 Ave. C, continued 180 days. Driving while barred — Joseph L. Mrozek, 44, 3102 N. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 12. Kathy L. Andrews, 65, 329 Ave. C, preliminary hearing waived. Forgery — Rodney D. Mrozek Jr., 45, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 31. Assault on persons in certain occupations, bodily injury — Trent A. Harrison, 57, 627 S. 19th St., ...

News of record: July 23, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Violation of probation — Joshua K. Sayadinejad, 37, 1713 ½ Second Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Fifth-degree theft — Joshua K. Sayadinejad, 37, 1713 ½ Second Ave. S., pretrial conference set for Aug. 13. Driving while barred — Jenna Ruth Mae Rose, 29, 704 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. Third-degree harassment — Dedrick R. Harrington, 24, 311 First Ave. S., trial set for Sept. 24, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Bart S. Brackett, 58, 1002 S. 29th St., trial set ...