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News of Record: Aug. 14, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Dale L. Bahrenfuss, 60, 1021 First Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 22, no contact order issued. Violation of parole — River McNealey, 20, 323 S. Seventh St., transferred to Parole Board. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Terrance L. Watters, 46, 411 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 29. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Terrance L. Watters, 46, 411 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 29. Interference with official acts — ...

News of Record: Aug. 13, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Monday An escape was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 3300 block of Fifth AvenueSouth. A fight was reported in the 500 block of South 15th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1900 block of Second Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 300 block of G Street. Juvenile problems were reported in the 2900 block of Fifth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1200 block of North 25th Street. A ...

News of record: Aug. 12, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Driving while barred — Michael M. Armstrong, 35, 1800 Scenic Drive, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 21. Driving while license suspended — Dale H. Smith, 34, 1224 17th St. S.W., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Dylan M. Frost, 32, 107 Ave. D, $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Davon M. Butts, 47, 311 First Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Pamela J. Doyle, 68, 1485 21st Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 29. Operating while under the influence, second offense — ...

News of record: Aug. 9, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Thursday A fight was reported in the 1000 block of Central Avenue. Harassment was reported in the 100 block of South 19th Street. A missing person was reported in the 600 block of Third Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 2600 block of 25th Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of Williams Drive. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1400 block of Second Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 700 block of First AvenueSouth. A suspicious person was ...

News of Record: Aug. 8, 2025

Police Logs FORT DODGE Wednesday Harassment was reported in the 200 block of South 14th Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A structure fire was reported in the 200 block of North First Street. A civil dispute was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. An open door or window was reported in the 1200 block of Fifth Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A welfare check was reported in the 700 block of Dakota Street. A vehicle accident was reported in the 3000 block of First ...

News of Record: Aug. 7, 2025

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Steven J. Smith, 48, Badger, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Violation of probation — Jordan J. Martin, 33, 308 S. Eighth St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Trafficking in stolen weapon used in a crime — Vaneesha V. Al Hameed, 36, 106 N. 10th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 15. Third degree burglary — Alex K. Hanson, 58, Des Moines, continued until today. Fifth degree theft — Jasmine L. Nelson, 28, Mitchellville, $217.75. Public intoxication — Brandon J. Kirl, 45, Fort ...