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News of Record: Oct. 13, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday First degree harassment — Jeffery Nathaniel Gayha Goebel, 40, 2016 Nathan Blvd., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 22, no contact order issued. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Clarence P. Newkirk Jr., 57, 839 S. 20th St., preliminary hearing waived. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Clarence P. Newkirk Jr., 57, 839 S. 20th St., pre-trial conference set for Nov. 2, no contact order issued. Operating while under the influence, first offense — Takena M. Shivers, 26, 416 Ave. E, preliminary ...

Muhlbauer: 'It's about people'

By BILL SHEA bshea@messenegrnews.net Dave Muhlbauer, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, can quickly describe the approach to government that he and running mate Rob Sand share. “It’s about people,” he said Saturday morning during a visit to Fort Dodge. “It’s about public service, and not politics. It’s about trying to really bring people together to find solutions.” Muhlbauer, a Crawford County supervisor, came to Fort Dodge to rally Democratic Party volunteers who were heading out to spend the day knocking on doors to meet voters. Fixing what he ...

From our files: October 2011

Kent attends advisor summit

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Ryan Kent, of Fort Dodge, recently returned from the 2026 Barron’s Advisor 100 Summit held in Beverly Hills, California. The summit brings together financial advisors from a variety of firms throughout the United States to explore best practices. “This ...

Myers Receives DAISY Award

Kiersten Myers, a registered nurse in Acute Care, received the DAISY Award at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center. Myers received multiple nominations from grateful patients and their family members, who describe her as a caring and helpful nurse. “Kiersten did a ...

No paper on Columbus Day

The Messenger will not be printed on Monday due to the Columbus Day holiday. Be sure to check messengernews.net throughout the weekend for updates and breaking news. The Messenger will resume publication on Tuesday.