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News of Record: May 28, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Fifth degree theft — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., continued 180 days. Third degree theft — Dale L. Bahrenfuss, 61, 237 N. 12th St., two counts, continued until today. Anne M. Peterson, 43, 132 Ave. B, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Third degree criminal mischief — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for June 5. Violation of probation — Monica Lyon, 48, Mason City, further ...

News of Record: May 27, 2026

Deer causes motorcycle wreck BARNUM — A man who swerved to miss a deer was injured when his motorcycle crashed Tuesday afternoon in western Webster County. The crash happened at about 2 p.m. on Baxter Avenue near 190th Street. Webster County Sheriff Luke Fleener said James Larson, of Pomeroy, was driving a 2017 Harley-Davidson when a deer ran in front of him. He said Larson swerved and then crashed. He was taken to UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center. Barnum firefighters and an ambulance from the Fort Dodge Fire Department responded along with sheriff’s ...

News of Record: May 23, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A theft was reported in the 100 block of North 10th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of Second Avenue North. Illegal dumping was reported in the 100 block of North 12th Street. A theft was reported in the 1200 block of First Avenue South. Harassment was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A disabled vehicle was reported at Ninth Avenue South and 22nd Street. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 2200 block of Second Avenue North. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 10 block of North 10th ...

News of Record: May 22, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday Disorderly conduct was reported in the 700 block of Avenue C. A noise violation was reported in the 900 block of South 16th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported at K Street and Avenue C. A vehicle hit an animal at Second Avenue South and Third Street. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue South. A vehicle accident was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue South. A civil dispute was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the 10 block of South 17th Street. A vehicle ...

News of Record: May 21, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday First degree harassment — Brandon L. Tiernan, 28, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for June 9, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Juan Lopez Velasco, 36, Ames, preliminary hearing waived. Tampering with witness — Labrandon J. Williams, 24, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for May 29, no contact order issued. Reckless driving — Brandon A. Farrand, 36, 2240 Ninth Ave. S., trial set for July 15. Failure to obey traffic control device — Brandon A. Farrand, 36, 2240 Ninth Ave. S., trial set for July ...

News of Record: May 20, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A traffic hazard was reported in the 3100 block of 18th Avenue North. A hit and run accident was reported in the 1100 block of South 25th Street. A fight was reported in the 1500 block of Sixth Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1200 block of 13th Avenue North. A civil dispute was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A theft was reported in the 3400 block of Fifth Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 900 block of South 18th Street. An animal complaint was reported in the 2500 block of Second ...