Declaring himself to be a “common sense prairie populist who is working for Iowans” Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek rallied with voters Wednesday morning at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. The state representative from Council Bluffs said making health care more ...
SAC CITY - Bird flu has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. This is the eighth case of the disease, formally known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, detected in Iowa this year. Human health is not threatened by the disease, according to the department. It reported that eggs and poultry remain safe to eat. The discovery prompted Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue a disaster declaration for Sac County. That move clears the way for state agencies to assist with handling the outbreak. The ...
A man who had been charged with trying to break into a Fort Dodge school last month and then setting a small fire at his home has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Richard L. Beebe, 18, of 118 10th St. N.W., pleaded guilty to third degree attempted burglary and third degree arson. Court documents show he was sentenced to two years in prison and an $855 fine, both of which were suspended. He was ordered to serve two years of probation. He was initially charged with third degree attempted burglary, first degree arson and third degree criminal mischief. Fort Dodge ...
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Bruce E. Merrill Jr., 36, 3021 20th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Jacob D. Wood, 43, 1021 S. 25th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Diana I. Pina Blades, 23, 614 N. 12th St., two counts, pre-trial conference set for Nov. 19. Violation of a no contact order — Jason D. Fistler, 49, 2602 14th Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Dec. 3. Sawad M. Henderson Jr., 24, 1607 Eighth ...
With Election Day approaching, Webster County residents still have several opportunities to cast their ballots early, including Saturday voting at the Webster County Courthouse as well as a satellite location at Friendship Haven. According to Webster County Auditor Krystal Lloyd, ...
