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News of record: Jan. 6, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Dawson L. McMullen, 29, 704 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. First-degree harassment — Sedrick L. Dudley, 48, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Jan. 15, no contact order issued. Possession of contraband in correctional institution — Roberto Alejandro Gonzalez Vazquez, 35, 3114 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Possession or carrying of dangerous weapon while under the influence — Roberto Alejandro Gonzalez Vazquez, 35, 3114 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Person ...

News of Record: Jan. 3, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Harassment was reported in the 200 block of Avenue M West. An assault was reported in the 900 block of South 31st Street. An assault was reported in the 10 block of North Seventh Street. A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street. A theft was reported in the 800 block of North 24th Street. A fight was reported in the 1000 block of Williams Drive. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 3200 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported in the ...

News of record: Jan. 2, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First-degree harassment — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9, no contact order issued. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — James M. Hollins, 37, 1428 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 9, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Ashley M. Spaulding, 28, Jefferson, trial set for Feb. 12. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jade C. Wozab, 22, Moorland, continued until Jan. 9. Open container — Jade C. Wozab, 22, Moorland, ...

News of Record: Dec. 31, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Dominic R. Morrow, 41, 242 Ave. E, further proceedings to be scheduled. Interference with official acts — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 N. 24th Place, trial set for Feb. 5. Disorderly conduct — Jody S. Donahe, 64, 1047 N. 24th Place, trial set for Feb. 5. Rylee J. Brundage, 18, 518 S. 14th St., dismissed. Possess/purchase alcohol by person 18, 19, or 20 — Rylee J. Brundage, 18, 518 S. 14th St., $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Fourth degree theft — Shuri D. Chitty, 44, 319 1/2 N. Ninth St., preliminary ...

News of record: Dec. 30, 2025

Magistrate Court Webster County Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Timothy J. Ellis, 45, 1414 Fourth Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Jan. 16, no contact order issued. First-degree harassment — Estrella A. Mendez, 25, 623 N. 21st St., two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Interference with official acts — Estrella A. Mendez, 25, 623 N. 21st St., continued 180 days. Violation of probation — Brian A. Johnson, 36, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Samuel Maldonado, 36, 803 Sixth Ave. N., $250 plus ...

News of Record: Dec. 27, 2025

Priest gets probation in Kossuth County theft case ALGONA — A Roman Catholic priest has been sentenced to probation and ordered to pay fines and restitution after pleading guilty in a case in which he was charged with stealing about $70,000 from two Kossuth County churches. The Rev. Steven McLoud, of Fort Dodge, pleaded guilty to third degree fraudulent practice, according to court records. On Monday, Kossuth County District Court Judge Adam M. Miller sentenced him to two years of probation. The judge also ordered him to pay an $855 fine, $5,000 in restitution to Divine Mercy ...