Breaking News

News of record

News of Record: Aug. 26, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1500 block of Third Avenue Northwest. A suspicious person was reported at First Avenue South and 18th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A nuisance was reported in the 1300 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle accident was reported at 1 Triton Circle. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A civil dispute was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. A ...

News of record: Aug. 25, 2026

MAGISTRATE COURT WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Jaheim J. Clayton, 24, 2805 10th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 2. Driving while barred — Scott A. Hall, 51, Council Bluffs, preliminary hearing waived. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, continued 180 days. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, ...

News of record: Aug. 22, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Driving while barred — David E. Peck, 35, 1102 Junior Court, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued; Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, 1911 S. 11th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Operate vehicle without owner’s consent — Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, 1911 S. 11th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, 1911 S.11th St., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Assault causing bodily injury or mental illness — Sharon M. O’Connor, 49, ...

News of record: Aug. 21, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Third-degree theft — Tiffany M. Blair, 31, 217 S. 16th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28. Driving while barred — Samuel Maldonado, 34, 610 Central Ave., preliminary hearing waived. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, two counts, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Domestic assault, third or subsequent offense — Aaron L. Jones, 45, 250 ...

News of Record: Aug. 20, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while license suspended — Kody B. Lacaille, 32, 644 Second St. N.W., 10 days in jail (suspended), $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Mariah G. Friedl, 26, Eagle Grove, $150 plus surcharge, court costs. Failure to appear for sentencing — Derrick L. Stewart, 27, 1339 S. 21st St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Trespass, first offense — Leann T. Holcombe, 32, 1793 Legion Ave., trial set for Sept. 10. Rental housing ordinance violation — MGJH1 LLC, Chicago, Illinois, continued until Oct. 28. D9 Properties LLC, ...

News of Record: Aug. 19, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday No valid drivers license — Jeremy L. Altman, 45, 903 N. Third St., $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of probation — Zachary S. Hammond, 40, Lehigh, further proceedings to be scheduled. Second degree sexual abuse — Eldon Eugene Rose Lanstrum, 29, Lohrville, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28, no contact order issued. Lascivious acts with a child — Eldon Eugene Rose Lanstrum, 29, Lohrville, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28, no contact order issued. Violation of a no contact order — Melissa ...