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News of Record: Sept. 26, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Megan R. Espeland, 47, 1222 S. 26th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Provide false identification information — Megan R. Espeland, 47, 1222 S. 26th St., continued 180 days. Possession of a controlled substance — Patrick T. McGuire, 46, Hospers, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 5. Driving while barred — Patrick T. McGuire, 46, Hospers, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 5. Domestic abuse assault impeding air or blood flow causing bodily injury — Nicolas A. Crandall, 32, 1619 Eighth Ave. S., ...

Manson Northwest Webster homecoming

Author with FD roots to return

Jackie Haley, a successful author and former Fort Dodge resident, will make a presentation Thursday in the town where she grew up. She will speak at 1 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Fifth Ave. N. People should enter the northeast door of the church. Her family moved to Fort Dodge when she was in fifth grade. She graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 1998 and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University in Ames. Her first book, “Crystal Beach,” was published in 2012. It is a novel that combines romance with a spy thriller story. The sequel ...

Merrill scholarship winners announced

The George and Doris Merrill Family Foundation 5M Scholarship Fund, administered through the Fort Dodge Community Foundation announces 30 scholarship awards to area students who are attending college during the 2026-2027 academic year. Students receiving new scholarship awards include: Araya Anderson, Ames; Luke Firsching, Webster City; Tatum Harms, Fort Dodge; Arynn Luppes, Blairsburg; Makinley Nore, Fort Dodge; Sylvia Otteros, Williams; Logan Reed, Badger; Olivia Richardson, Webster City; Avery Teague, Webster City. Students receiving renewal scholarship awards include: Tanner Abbas, ...

UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge creates economic impact in Webster County

UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge generated 1,120 jobs and provided $155 million in wages that contributed to Webster County's economy last year, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. “We continue to invest in our team members and providing high-quality medical ...

Sonshine Singers to present benefit concert

The Sonshine Singers, an ecumenical group of vocalists from Fort Dodge and surrounding communities, are planning a concert called "Faith, Music, & Hope" Sunday at First Covenant Church, 201 Ave. H. It will start at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4:15 p.m. For more than 20 years, this group has provided up-tempo and heart-felt anthems, all centered around the message of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Those attending the concert will hear favorite songs such as "Surely the Presence," "Midnight Cry," and "How Great Thou Art" as well as some new anthems. The local band Jive for ...