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News of Record: July 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Matthew A. Kraft, 43, Manson, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Heather N. Wallace, 40, 2809 10th Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating non-registered vehicle — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Registration violation — Heather N. Wallace, 40, 2809 10th Ave. N., $30 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Kim M. Soetebeer, 69, ...

News of Record: July 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A fight was reported in the 1500 block of 27th Avenue North. Fireworks were reported in the 1100 block of Fourth Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 1000 block of Williams Drive. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue D. A parking complaint was reported in the 2000 block of Sixth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 700 block of Avenue C. An assault ...

News of Record: July 8, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., continued until July 14. Third degree theft — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 17. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days. Violation of parole — Preston T. Christenen, 42, 1436 1/2 Fifth Ave. N., transferred to Parole Board. Dustin L. Rhoad, 46, 311 First Ave. S., transferred to Parole Board. Voluntary absence from custody — Dustin L. Rhoad, 46, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing ...

News of record: July 7, 2026

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Fireworks were reported in the 1100 block of South 18th Street. A fight was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A noise violation was reported in the 600 block of C Street. A burglary was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A fight was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 16th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported at Fourth Avenue South and 14th Street. A suspicious person was reported at Avenue O West and A Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block ...

News of Record: July 3, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 37, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for trial — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 37, Fort Dodge, trial set for Sept. 10. Reckless driving — John W. Dungan III, 34, Des Moines, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Public intoxication — John W. Dungan III, 34, Des Moines, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Olivia R. Ferris, 24, 1415 28th Ave. N., dismissed. Leave scene of ...

News of Record: July 2, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. Child neglect was reported in the 1000 block of Avenue C. A traffic hazard was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue. A custody issue was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. An open door was reported in the 700 block of South 22nd Street. A fight was reported in the 700 block of North Seventh Street. A welfare ...