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News of Record: July 17, 2026

FD woman sent to federal prison for meth dealing A Fort Dodge woman prosecutors say helped to sell about 30 pounds of methamphetamine has been sent to federal prison. Sally M. Green, 52, pleaded guilty in March to one count of conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of methamphetamine, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Leonard T. Strand sentenced Green to 151 months in federal prison, the attorney’s office reported. Federal prosecutors said Green admitted to dealing about 30 pounds of ...

News of Record: July 16, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Mycah L. Ersland, 26, 233 J St., four counts, preliminary hearing waived. Mahoghany J. Bum, 27, 34 N. 18th St., preliminary hearing waived. Invasion of privacy — Melody A. Sorenson, 55, 233 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 24, no contact order issued. False reports to public safety entities — Melody A. Sorenson, 55, 233 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Driving while barred — Douglas D. Owen, 44, Churdan, preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Mahoghany J. Bum, 27, 34 ...

News of Record: July 15, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Brad A. Gully, 52, 315 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Fourth degree theft — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Forgery — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, three counts, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Donjua L. Edmondson, 29, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Fifth degree theft — ...

News of record: July 14, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Sabastian T. Buckley, 27, 1118 Cooper Drive, preliminary hearing set for July 21. Driving while barred — Bradley R. Brown, 19, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for July 31. Sex offender registration violation, second or subsequent offense — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing waived. Second-degree burglary — Garrett M. Walker, 37, 1810 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for July 23, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Skyler K. ...

News of Record: July 11, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Fireworks were reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North. A theft was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A custody issue was reported in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue South. A traffic hazard was reported at 14th Street Southwest and Ninth Avenue Southwest. A parking complaint was reported in the 1000 block of Williams drive. A vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of L Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 400 block of South 18th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle ...

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, ...