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News of Record: April 17, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday First degree harassment — Corey W. Booge, 55, 1313 S. 27th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Third degree harassment — Corey W. Booge. 55, 1313 S. 27th St., continued 180 days, no contact order issued. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Corey W. Booge, 55, 1313 S. 27th St., preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary — Jamison T. Worrick, 29, Goldfield, preliminary hearing set for April 24. Possession of burglars tools — Jamison T. Worrick, 29, Goldfield, preliminary ...

Go and Do: April 17, 2026

Around the area WEBSTER CITY — First Congregational United Church of Christ will hold its spring thrift sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. TODAY and 8 a.m. to noon SATURDAY at the church, 1000 Willson Ave, Webster City. DAYTON — The Dayton Vendor Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY at the Dayton Community Center, 104 First St. NW, Dayton. Lunch provided by the Pork Producers and POET will be held at noon for a freewill donation. FONDA — The father/daughter acoustic duo of Josh and Rowyn Nielsen will perform at 3 p.m. SUNDAY at the Fonda Arts Center. Free admission. ROWAN ...

Two hurt in early morning fire

Two people were injured when a fire ravaged a Fort Dodge apartment early Thursday morning. The fire at 258 Ave. M West was reported at 2:22 a.m. It caused severe damage to an apartment and the attic of the building. Firefighters and police were on scene for about six hours.

Two hurt in early morning fire

Two people were injured when a fire ravaged a Fort Dodge apartment early Thursday morning. The fire at 258 Ave. M West was reported at 2:22 a.m. It caused severe damage to an apartment and the attic of the building. Two people were taken to UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center for treatment of smoke inhalation. Police and firefighters were on the scene for about six hours.

Hansel honored by school business group

Brandon Hansel, executive director of financial services for the Fort Dodge Community School District, has been honored by the Iowa Association of School Business Officials. Hansel received the Iowa Professional Leadership Award, one of the highest honors the association presents. He has been a school business official for 16 years, with 14 of those years in the Fort Dodge Community School District. During his tenure, he has led initiatives such as transitioning to a paperless business office, implementing self-funded insurance and expanding electronic payment systems. He has ...

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