News of record: Sept. 30, 2026
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Joshua M. Ackerson, 37, 943 S. 24th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree theft — Ann M. Peterson, 43, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 9; Kaleb A. Lenning, 31, Des Moines, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Loreen M. Yeager, 42, 368 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 8, no contact order issued. Leave scene of accident resulting in serious injury — Loreen M. Yeager, 42, 368 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing set for ...
Reptiles & Amphibians at Discovery Center
Jim White, The Natural Naturalist, will be at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center at 10 a.m. today. He will bring live reptiles and amphibians for a hands-on opportunity to learn about these creatures. The Discovery Center is located at 20 N. First St. in Fort Dodge.
Council OKs northwest corridor work
The next phase of work that is transforming the look of the Third Avenue Northwest corridor was approved by the City Council Monday. That work will include storm sewer and water main improvements, 1,100 feet of dual use path, tree plantings, benches and lighting. Doyle Construction, of ...
Bond set at $2M for accused gunman
The man accused of the Saturday morning shooting in Fort Dodge that killed one person and wounded two others remains in jail on a $2 million cash only bond. Jamarcus L. Gully, 20, of 1304 Eighth Ave. S., made his initial appearance in Webster County Magistrate Court Monday morning on these charges: • First degree murder • Attempted murder of a peace officer • Two counts of attempted murder The shooting happened at 12:29 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of South Fourth Street. According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, an officer on patrol spotted a man outside the ...