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Man accused of using social media to lure a child

A Webster County man stands accused of using the Snapchat social media platform to try to entice a child into sexual activity, according to court records. Spencer H. Peterson, 33, of Callender, was arrested by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with grooming and telephone dissemination of obscene material to a minor, first offense, court records indicate. The incident happened June 15. Peterson was arrested on Sunday. In criminal complaints filed against him, deputies wrote that he used Snapchat “to attempt to seduce, solicit, lure or entice a child or a person he ...

Fall semester underway at ICCC

St. Edmond marks first day

FD council begins leasing vehicles

After purchasing vehicles since it acquired the very first one decades ago, the Fort Dodge city government is beginning to lease some of the smaller ones it uses. In June, the City Council approved a preliminary measure with regard to vehicle leasing. On Monday, it approved a master equity lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, which is related to the Enterprise car rental company. The council also moved to lease the first vehicle, a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado pickup to be used by the fire marshal. In a report to the council, Assistant City Manager Ryan Maehl outlined ...

School board focused on building plans

The new multipurpose school building was the main subject at the Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education meeting Monday. Superintendent Josh Porter announced that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for the new multipurpose building at 11 a.m. today at Fort Dodge Senior ...

News of record: Aug. 25, 2026

MAGISTRATE COURT WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Jaheim J. Clayton, 24, 2805 10th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 2. Driving while barred — Scott A. Hall, 51, Council Bluffs, preliminary hearing waived. Possession of a controlled substance, third or subsequent offense — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, two counts, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, continued 180 days. Possession of drug paraphernalia — Jeremy J. Johnson, 49, 1128 Ave. B, ...