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News of Record: Sept. 4, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Driving while barred — Jessica A. Harrison, 35, Badger, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11, no contact order issued. Third degree burglary, motor vehicle — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Unlawful possession of a prescription drug — Dennis L. Herring, 27, Fort Dodge, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, ...

Lost Limb Riders support amputees

When John Thompson lost his right leg below the knee to diabetic complications five years ago, he found himself facing a whole new set of challenges every day. He used his physical strength and will power to master walking and climbing stairs with his prosthetic leg. “When they first ...

Paddling for votes

It’s not every day that you see a political candidate kayaking down the Des Moines River, paddling for votes. But that’s what Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture, was doing in Fort Dodge on Thursday. After paddling more than 50 miles down the Des Moines ...

From our files: September 2011

Cancer care input wanted from residents

UnityPoint Health — Fort Dodge is inviting Webster County residents to share their experiences and ideas during a Virtual Community Cancer Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 16. The virtual forum will bring together community members who have been touched by cancer, as patients, survivors, ...

Man charged with trying to break into school

A man that police say tried to break into an elementary school early Tuesday morning then later that morning set a fire at his home has been arrested. Richard L. Beebe, 18, of 118 10th St. N.W., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with third degree attempted burglary for trying to get into Feelhaver Elementary School, 1300 14th Ave. N., according to court records. He was also charged with first degree arson and third degree criminal mischief for the incident at his home, court records show. Police reported that he tried to break into the school between 1 a.m. and 1:15 ...