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Decades of service

After more than 13 years serving Webster County veterans and 20 years in uniform, Dan Lewandowski will retire on Friday. On Tuesday, Webster County Veterans Affairs Commission Chairman Rich Lennon presented Lewandowski, the county’s veterans affairs director, with a plaque to honor his service. “I’m truly humbled,” said Lewandowski. “When I started 13.5 years ago, this was a job I really, really wanted. Coming off active duty helping soldiers, I was then able to help veterans. I hope I made a difference in the lives of veterans and their families along the way.” Dana ...

Grace Lutheran makes donations

Haul Out Hunger provides pork donations to local food pantries

This summer, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is distributing approximately 34,000 pounds of ground pork through the Haul Out Hunger program. Food pantries in communities across Iowa will receive pork donations to help address food insecurity and provide families with access to high-quality protein. Over the past few weeks, 2,340 pounds of ground pork were delivered to pantries in Webster County, including Holy Trinity Catholic Food Pantry, UDMO Webster County, The Lord’s Cupboard, Dayton Food Pantry, and Gowrie Community Pantry. “Many families facing food insecurity often rely ...

News of Record: July 16, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Mycah L. Ersland, 26, 233 J St., four counts, preliminary hearing waived. Mahoghany J. Bum, 27, 34 N. 18th St., preliminary hearing waived. Invasion of privacy — Melody A. Sorenson, 55, 233 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 24, no contact order issued. False reports to public safety entities — Melody A. Sorenson, 55, 233 Ave. C, preliminary hearing set for July 24. Driving while barred — Douglas D. Owen, 44, Churdan, preliminary hearing waived. Violation of probation — Mahoghany J. Bum, 27, 34 ...

Webster County Fair royalty

Time to play ball

The ball diamonds at Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex that will be the site of state softball action next week were empty and quiet late Tuesday afternoon. The stillness created an opportunity to celebrate what Fort Dodge Recreation Director Hannah Angstrom described as a ...