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News of Record: Oct. 24, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Wednesday A traffic sign problem was reported at First Avenue South and 12th Street. A parking complaint was reported in the 900 block of South 17th Street. An assault was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. A suspicious person was reported in the 1600 block of Triton Drive. An open door or window was reported in the 300 block of South 25th Street. A welfare check was conducted in the 1400 block of 20th Avenue North. An animal complaint was reported in the 1100 block of First Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 2800 ...

Lumsden to be honored in Rose Parade

A Fort Dodge girl whose organs were donated after her 2024 death will be remembered during the 2027 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. Amyrra Lumsden will be recognized as Iowa’s organ donor Floragraph honoree, according to the Iowa Donor Network. Floragraphs are handcrafted floral portraits displayed on the Donate Life Rose Parade Float. Each portrait honors an organ donor whose gift of life has impacted others. Approximately 30 donor Floragraphs are featured on the float each year. These intricate works of art are created from natural materials such as seeds, spices, flowers ...

From our files: October 2011

Jury finds FD man guilty of sexually related offense

A Webster County jury found a Fort Dodge man guilty of a sexual offense. According to court documents, John Bierwag, 42, was found guilty in Webster County District Court earlier this week of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He was arrested in October 2025 and has been in the Webster County Jail since then. His trial began Tuesday and ended Wednesday. “I’m thankful for the hard work done on this case by law enforcement and that the jury returned a quick verdict that ensures justice for the victim in this case,” said Webster County Assistant County Attorney Bailey ...

A lesson in giving

BURNSIDE — For Southeast Valley Middle School seventh graders, the lessons in “The Hunger Games” extend well beyond the pages of a book. They are an opportunity to help their neighbors and peers stock their pantry shelves and meet basic needs. As students read Suzanne Collins’ novel, ...

Two hurt in Fifth Avenue South crash

Two people were injured in a crash at Fifth Avenue South and 30th Street early Friday afternoon. The crash left one vehicle on its side. Firefighters had to cut the roof of that vehicle to free the occupants. Several blocks of Fifth Avenue South were closed to traffic because of the crash.