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News of record: June 2, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Third-degree theft — Mycah L. Ersland, 26, 233 J St., preliminary hearing waived; Ann M. Peterson, 43, 132 Ave. B, preliminary hearing set for June 11. Domestic abuse assault, display or use of a weapon, first offense — Norma Gomez, 43, 318 S. 17th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Driving while barred — Bret L. Larsen, 64, 1317 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — James D. Geopfert, 35, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Dominion or control of a firearm or ...

News of Record: May 30, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday A fight was reported in the 400 block of North 27th Street. A burglary was reported in the 1900 block of 11th Avenue South. A person with a weapon was reported at 15th Street and First Avenue South. A hit and run accident was reported in the 800 block of North 24th Street. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 600 block of Central Avenue. A fraud was reported in the 2500 block of Fifth Avenue South. A traffic hazard was reported in the 1000 block of First Avenue North. A vehicle accident was reported in the 2500 block of Fifth Avenue ...

News of Record: May 29, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A suspicious person was reported at 17th Street and 12th Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1000 block of Central Avenue. A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 500 block of North Ninth Street. A shoplifter was reported in the 200 block of North 15th Street. A suspicious person was reported at Fourth Avenue North and 14th Street. A fraud was reported in the 600 block of 11th Avenue North. A theft was reported in the 3000 block of First Avenue ...

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 ...