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News of record: Nov. 18, 2025

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A theft was reported in the 1600 block of Avenue B. An animal complaint was reported in the 200 block of South 15th Street. A vehicle struck an animal at Avenue C and Kenyon Road. An animal complaint was reported in the 200 block of Sixth Street Northwest. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of South 14th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 1600 block of D Street West. A vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of Seventh Avenue North. Juvenile problems were reported in the 600 block of Second Avenue ...

News of Record: Nov. 15, 2025

FD man pleads guilty to sexual offenses A Fort Dodge man is destined for federal prison on sexual exploitation and child pornography charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa reported that Pry’Shayn Mosley, 20, exploited several minors and distributed child pornography to children. The Attorney’s Office stated that he pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of distribution of child pornography. Federal prosecutors said that between May 2022 and October 2022, Mosley enticed two minors to engage in ...

News of record: Nov. 11, 2025

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1200 block of South 22nd Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. An open door or window was reported in the 600 block of South 14th Street. A shoplifter was reported in the 3100 block of Fifth Avenue South. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 800 block of First Avenue North. A suspicious person was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the ...

News of Record: Nov. 8, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Geneva M. Friedl, 34, 2674 Fourth Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Geneva M. Friedl, 34, 2674 Fourth Ave. N., $1,167.63. Driving while license suspended — Marcus R. Delp, 23, Mason City, $491.25. Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Marcus R. Delp, 23, Mason City, $615.63. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Chad M. Locke, 42, Otho, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 25, General contempt — ...

News of Record: Nov. 6, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while license suspended — Jamie B. Booth, 44, Harcourt, five days in jail (suspended), $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Kierra A. Mericle, 32, 1417 Seventh Ave. N., $491.25. Blake S. Delaney, 24, Farnhamville, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Careless driving — Jamie B. Booth, 44, Harcourt, $50 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating non-registered vehicle — Jamie B. Booth, 44, Harcourt, dismissed. Assault — James B. Ueltschy, 75, 1507 Third Ave. N., continued 180 days, no contact order issued. False imprisonment — ...

News of record: Nov. 4, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Reckless driving — Demetrius M. Heidelberg, 19, Algona, $175.75. Operating while under the influence, second offense — Joshua A. Runge, 34, Harcourt, preliminary hearing set for Nov. 21. Open container — Joshua A. Runge, 34, Harcourt, continued 180 days. Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A suspicious person was reported in the 1600 block of Third Avenue South. A fight was reported in the 10 block of North Seventh Street. A parking complaint was reported at Eighth Avenue North and Seventh Street. A stolen vehicle was ...