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News of record: Aug. 4, 2026

FORT DODGE Sunday A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at Fourth Street and Eighth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported at Avenue C and Kenyon Road. An assault was reported in the 800 block of Central Avenue. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. A theft was reported ...

Magistrate Court

WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred - Megan D. Thacker, 33, 1440 Second Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended - Jessica N. Castronova, 31, 458 N. 26th Place, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Hailey J. Hoyle, 20, Churdan, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of probation - Silas W. Naylor, 27, 2910 22nd Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Public intoxication - Scott A. Ellis, 53, Iowa City, trial set for Oct. 1. Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, trial set for Aug. 13. Assault - Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, trial ...

News of Record: Aug. 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Kevin L. Tessandori, 53, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Christopher O. Schulte, 42, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Child endangerment — Kevin L. Tessandori, 53, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Willful injury causing serious injury — Christopher O. Schulte, 42, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 10, no contact order issued. Introduce intoxicants or ...

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, ...