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News of Record: Sept. 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A custody issue was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 1300 block of FifthAvenue North. Harassment was reported in the 100 block of South 19th Street. Harassment was reported in the 900 block of Third Avenue North. A fight was reported at Sixth Avenue North and 11th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of North 31st place. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1300 block of North 22nd Street. Child ...

News of Record: Sept. 5, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of parole — Justin R. Ebner, 26, 233 J St., transferred to Parole Board. Second degree burglary — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 1809 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 14, no contact order issued. Third degree criminal mischief — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 1809 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 14. Driving while license suspended — Wallace F. Brady III, 57, 613 Ave. C, trial set for Oct. 14. Mark G. Hughes, 22, Harcourt, continued 180 days. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — ...

News of Record: Sept. 4, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Jessica A. Harrison, 35, Badger, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Unlawful possession of a prescription drug — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, ...

News of Record: Sept. 3, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree attempted burglary — Richard L. Beebe, 18, 118 10th St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. First degree arson — Richard L. Beebe, 18, 118 10th St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Third degree criminal mischief — Richard L. Beebe, 18, 118 10th St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Violation of probation — Brazin R. Powell-Guggisberg, 32, 1525 Fourth Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Voluntary absence from custody — Brazin R. Powell-Guggisberg, 32, 1525 Fourth Ave. S., ...

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. ...