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News of record: July 7, 2026

Police log FORT DODGE Sunday Fireworks were reported in the 1100 block of South 18th Street. A fight was reported in the 100 block of Avenue M West. A noise violation was reported in the 600 block of C Street. A burglary was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A fight was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 16th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1600 block of Fifth Avenue South. A fight was reported at Fourth Avenue South and 14th Street. A suspicious person was reported at Avenue O West and A Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 600 block ...

News of Record: July 3, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 37, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Failure to appear for trial — Rickey R. Richmond Jr., 37, Fort Dodge, trial set for Sept. 10. Reckless driving — John W. Dungan III, 34, Des Moines, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Public intoxication — John W. Dungan III, 34, Des Moines, $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Failure to provide proof of financial liability, accident — Olivia R. Ferris, 24, 1415 28th Ave. N., dismissed. Leave scene of ...

News of Record: July 2, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Kenyon Road. A missing person was reported in the 300 block of Avenue M West. Child neglect was reported in the 1000 block of Avenue C. A traffic hazard was reported in the 1100 block of Central Avenue. A custody issue was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. An open door was reported in the 700 block of South 22nd Street. A fight was reported in the 700 block of North Seventh Street. A welfare ...

News of record: July 1, 2026

Police log FORT DODGE Monday Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 1800 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported at Eighth Avenue South and South 25th Street. A traffic hazard was reported at Fifth Avenue South and South 15th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 3000 block of Dodger Drive. A burning complaint was reported in the 400 block of North 20th Street. A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue North. A ...

News of record: June 30, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Marcel D. Haynes, 30, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree criminal mischief — Deborah J. Wildt, 41, Vincent, preliminary hearing set for July 17. Unauthorized use of a credit card under $1,500 — Olivia M. Johnston, 19, 317 S. Eighth St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Fifth-degree theft — Olivia M. Johnston, 19, 317 S. Eighth St., continued 180 days. Driving while barred — Jeffery A. Erwin Jr., 38, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing ...

News of Record: June 27, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A welfare check was conducted at 13th Street and Ninth Avenue North. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1500 block of Ninth Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle struck an animal at Second Street Northwest and Hawkeye Avenue. A violation of a no contact order was reported in the 2500 block of 20th Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 1500 block of Second Avenue North. An animal complaint was reported in the 600 block of North 16th Street. A fraud was reported in the 700 ...