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News of record — Nov. 3, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Second-degree burglary — Robby Anthoffer, 58, 247 N. 26th St., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 12, no contact order issued. Fifth-degree theft — Robby Anthoffer, 58, 247 N. 26th St., two counts, continued 180 days. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Tomas Riegel, 59, 1222 Fifth Ave. N., preliminary hearing waived; Bryce La Daris Gully, 33, 1128 10th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Ronald L. Rowe, 77, 902 S. 21st St., pre-trial conference set for Dec. ...

News of Record: Oct. 31, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Introduce intoxicants or drugs into institution — Margie A. Berg, 58, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine, first offense — Margie A. Berg, 58, 1503 Ninth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Driving while license suspended — Terrell D. Adams, 30, 1021 First Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Miguel Angel Regalado Alvarez Jr., 19, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 18, no contact order issued. Police ...

News of Record: Oct. 30, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Operate vehicle without owner’s consent — Preston Morris Sr., 27, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9, no contact order issued. Eluding — Preston Morris Sr., 27, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. First degree theft — Andres Montanez, 30, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 9. Third degree harassment — Micah L. Hoefling, 27, 927 Central Ave., trial set for Dec. 10, no contact order issued. Fifth degree theft — Cory D. Fraser, 48, 2716 N. 15th Place, two counts, trial set for ...

News of Record: Oct. 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Bruce E. Merrill Jr., 36, 3021 20th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Jacob D. Wood, 43, 1021 S. 25th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Diana I. Pina Blades, 23, 614 N. 12th St., two counts, pre-trial conference set for Nov. 19. Violation of a no contact order — Jason D. Fistler, 49, 2602 14th Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Dec. 3. Sawad M. Henderson Jr., 24, 1607 Eighth ...

News of Record: Oct. 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Tanner L. Knight, 34, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Bret L. Larsen, 64, 1317 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., continued until Thursday. Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Jillian M. Kathrens, 43, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Fourth degree theft — Jillian M. Kathrens, 43, Gilmore City, preliminary hearing waived. Second degree theft — Amber L. Grell, 40, 2125 Lainson Ave., preliminary hearing ...

News of record: Oct. 27, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Possession of a controlled substance, second offense — David M. Molander, 55, Mason City, preliminary hearing waived. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Matthew E. Brockway, 47, 2651 16th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness, first offense — Matthew E. Brockway, 47, 2651 16th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Robert William Eugene Kramer Jr., 28, 823 S. 16th St., ...