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News of Record: Sept. 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for arraignment — Larry R. Kling III, 30, Eagle Grove, further proceedings to be scheduled. Fifth degree theft — Laci L. Bairey, 37, 910 Second Ave. N., $105 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of probation — Connor A. Albright, 21, 714 N. 15th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Kory S. Horton, 41, 825 Ave. C, further proceedings to be scheduled. First degree murder — Jamarcus L. Gully, 20, 1304 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 8. Attempted murder of a peace officer — Jamarcus L. Gully, ...

1 dead, 1 wounded in Saturday shooting

One man was killed and another was wounded in a burst of gunfire early Saturday morning in Fort Dodge. The accused gunman was quickly apprehended and charged with first-degree murder and other felonies. The shooting took place right outside of the 4th Street Depot, 300 S. Fourth St., and was ...

From our files: September 2011

Zimmer finds a new calling

Editor's note: This feature first ran in a special publication called Hometown Pride, published June 27, 2026, featuring Vickie Zimmer had been a nurse for most of her professional career when she discovered a fulfilling life completely outside of her comfort zone. What began as a fill-in ...

For neighbors, local bar has been source of complaints

For years, people who live near the 4th Street Depot have complained to the City Council about loud noise, rowdiness, gun shots, and drunks throwing up or urinating on their property. Emily Jensen, whose family lives next to 4th Street Depot, has talked to the council in the past about problems she said they have experienced. On Saturday morning, just hours after the fatal shooting, she sent an email to Mayor Dave Flattery and the City Council. “I do not write this to say ‘I told you so,” she wrote. “I wish the concerns I raised earlier this year had proven unnecessary. ...

Third Avenue Northwest work, water loan on FD council agenda

More work on the Third Avenue Northwest corridor and a loan to pay for water system improvements are on the agenda for the Fort Dodge City Council tonight. The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. Work is underway on the reconstruction of several blocks of Third Avenue Northwest. A contract the council will consider awarding tonight would provide the finishing details to the project. The contract includes storm sewer and water main improvements, construction of 1,100 feet of dual use path, tree plantings, lighting and installation of ...