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Man arrested for crashing car into FD house

A Fort Dodge man is accused of getting into an occupied car, driving it away and crashing it into a house Monday night, according to court records. Police reported that Nolan N. Olson was drunk at the time. And while no one was injured in the crash, one officer suffered a minor injury while taking Olson into custody. Olson, 29, of 1015 Fifth Ave. N. was arrested Monday night and charged with: • Second degree burglary • econd degree theft • Operating while under the influence, second offense • Interference with official acts, bodily injury • Failure to maintain ...

New FDPD officer is on the job

Carter Koffman was introduced as the newest member of the Fort Dodge Police Department during Monday evening’s City Council meeting. He earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. He most recently worked in the Civil Commitment Unit at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee. Monday was his first day on the job in Fort Dodge.

Conrad named city attorney

Neven Conrad will once again be a regular presence at Fort Dodge City Council meetings. The former councilman was appointed city attorney Monday evening by a unanimous vote of the council. “Welcome back Neven,” Mayor Dave Flattery said. “Glad to have you.” He replaces Mark ...

Car crashes into FD home Monday

Immersed in culture

The annual Afro-Latino Festival at Iowa Central Community College will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Student Resource Center on the Fort Dodge campus. The public is invited. The festival is held to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. It highlights cultures, ...

News of record: Sept. 15, 2026

MAGISTRATE COURT WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Failure to appear for arraignment — David S. Dayton, 40, Fort Dodge, further proceedings to be scheduled. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — David S. Dayton, 40, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 24. Interference with official acts — David S. Dayton, 40, Fort Dodge, continued 180 days. Driving while license suspended — Lindsey A. Martin, 40, 1406 Seventh Ave. S., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Aiden M. Meinhardt, 19, 203 K St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs; Sarah J. Brandrup, 53, Des ...