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Thriving in Rutland

RUTLAND — Meat processor Don Thul grew up in northwest Iowa on a livestock farm, raising cattle and hogs with his dad. He opened his own meat processing business after 18 years with Iowa Beef Producers, and that business venture led him to develop a line of tallow products that people ...

Courthouse prepares for early voters

Early voting begins Wednesday at the Webster County Courthouse, with weekday hours, a Saturday voting opportunity and a satellite location available ahead of the upcoming general election. According to Webster County Auditor Krystal Lloyd, in-person absentee voting will take place in the ...

News of record: Oct. 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Cameron B. Davis, 19, 1732 Rathermel Drive, further proceedings to be scheduled; Joey J. Martinez, 25, 1618 8 ½ Ave. N., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Jessica N. Castronova, 31, 458 N. 26th Place, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 19. Assault with intent to inflict serious injury — Loreen M. Yeager, 43, 906 S. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Oct. 19, no contact order. Attempted murder — Wade A. Nehman, 70, 1762 Johnson Ave., preliminary hearing set for Oct. ...

Harvey, Hindman join the LifeWorks Community Services Board

Kelly Harvey and Tina Hindman joined the LifeWorks Community Services Board of Directors. As board members, they will provide oversight to LifeWorks’ paid leadership as they fulfill the organization’s mission. The mission of LifeWorks Community Services is to provide opportunities for ...

FD man charged in shooting incident

A man has been charged with shooting another man Wednesday night in Webster County, according to court records. Wade A. Nehman, 70, of 1762 Johnson Ave., was arrested by Webster County sheriff’s deputies and charged with attempted murder and dominion or control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon. In criminal complaints filed against him, deputies wrote that Nehman “did unlawfully shoot William Lyles III with the intent of killing him.” The shooting happened at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday at Lizard Creek Ranch, 1762 Johnson Ave. That is the former Rabiner Boys Ranch west of Fort ...