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News of record: July 14, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Monday Sex offender registration violation, first offense — Sabastian T. Buckley, 27, 1118 Cooper Drive, preliminary hearing set for July 21. Driving while barred — Bradley R. Brown, 19, Humboldt, preliminary hearing set for July 31. Sex offender registration violation, second or subsequent offense — Matthew A. Mueller, 42, Dayton, preliminary hearing waived. Second-degree burglary — Garrett M. Walker, 37, 1810 Fourth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for July 23, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Skyler K. ...

Intersection, Public Safety Authority top council agenda

The Fort Dodge City Council is expected to address two major issues when it meets tonight: an intersection job and the entity that may build a new Law Enforcement Center. The council will meet at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. The intersection to be addressed is Second Avenue North and North 15th Street. Tonight the council will consider awarding a contract for the complete reconstruction of the intersection. Castor Construction, of Fort Dodge, submitted the apparent low bid of about $3 million. The city has a $2 million state grant to help pay for the work. ...

From our files: July 2011

Wrapped in honor

One was badly wounded in Afghanistan. Another was shot in a Viet Cong ambush 56 years ago. A third stood watch at a frigid missile base in Alaska. Yet another held multiple roles mentoring upcoming officers and cadets. All are local veterans who served their country in diverse ...

New EMS coordinator ready to make an impact

When he was growing up, Scott Richard repeatedly saw the ways that paramedics can quickly make a vital difference for someone who is critically ill. Richard, who is the Webster County emergency medical service coordinator, recalled that his mother, who was an insulin dependent diabetic, ...

Racing, rodeo, and family fun

From roaring Figure 8 races to a live shark exhibit, the Webster County Fair returns Wednesday through July 19 with five days built to keep the whole family on its feet. Fair Manager Heather Stewart said she is especially eager for visitors to experience the fair’s free entertainment as ...