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News of Record: June 25, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Malik D. Veal, 30, 1128 10th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Failure to appear for arraignment — Sarah J. Brandrup, 53, 1026 1/2 Second Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Amanda M. Bass, 53, 1222 1/2 First Ave. N., continued until today. Violation of a no contact order — Amanda M. Bass, 53, 1222 1/2 First Ave. N., trial set for Sept. 2. Driving while license suspended — James D. Wentzel, 51, Hampton, $491.25. Disorderly conduct — Diamond L. Altman, 18, ...

News of Record: June 24, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Monday A fight was reported in the 200 block of North 12th Street. A burglary was reported in the 2700 block of Second Avenue North. A fraud was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. An assault was reported in the 1400 block of 10th Avenue Southwest. A custody issue was reported in the 300 block of First Avenue North. A burglary was reported in the 200 block of South Fourth Street. A theft was reported in the 100 block of South 29th Street. A theft was reported in the 2900 block of First Avenue South. A violation of a no contact ...

News of record: June 23, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Third-degree burglary, motor vehicle — Braydon L. Knowles, 18, Cherokee, two counts, preliminary hearing set for July 2, no contact order issued. Second-degree criminal mischief — Braydon L. Knowles, 18, Cherokee, preliminary hearing set for July 2, no contact order issued. Violation of parole — John M. Nickolas, 32, 512 N. 15th St., transferred to Parole Board. Second-degree theft — Blake P. Harper, 35, 954 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing set for July 2, no contact order issued. Fifth-degree theft — Blake P. Harper, 35, 954 ...

News of record: June 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Holly A. Klinger, 43, 826 First Ave. N., failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Jacob A. Klaassen, 21, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing waived. Fifth-degree theft — Kim M. Soetebeer, 69, Fort Dodge, continued until July 9. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Aron G. Gedei, 19, Farnhamville, continued 180 days. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, first offense — Aron G. Gedei, 19, Farnhamville, preliminary hearing waived. Failure to appear for ...

News of Record: June 9, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Sunday A welfare check was conducted in the 1000 block of First Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 10 block of North 10th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 200 block of Avenue O. A welfare check was conducted in the 700 block of North 15th Street. An assault was reported in the 500 block of Fourth Avenue North. A welfare check was conducted in the 400 block of South 13th Street. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of Kenyon Road. A parking complaint ...

News of Record: June 6, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Third degree harassment — Sammy L. Brinkley, 49, 1722 First Ave. S., trial set for July 30, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary of a motor vehicle, second or subsequent offense — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 311 First Ave. S., two counts, preliminary hearing set for June 15, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Allen W. Nagle, 77, 311 First Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 15. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Anthony Daniel Carmon Braun Sr., 61, 631 11th Ave. N., trial set for Aug. 5, no ...