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Go and Do: Aug. 14, 2026

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — First State Bank and Town & Country Insurance will hold a Community Shred Event from 9 to 11 a.m. SATURDAY at 3031 Fifth Ave. S. Bring and shred financial statements, receipts, invoices, and other personal documents. Documents will be shredded onsite by The ...

Golfers will tee off to help crime victims

The 10th annual Tee’d Off Against Violence Golf Tournament will take place at the Fort Dodge Country Club starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. The golf outing helps support the Homicide/Other Violent Crimes office, which is part of the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center in Fort Dodge. This ...

Trail ride set for Saturday

Area bicyclists are invited to hit the trails Saturday for a special ride that will raise money for future trail improvements. The Prairie Rivers Trail Ride will offer a chance for bicyclists to pedal their way through up to 35 miles of Webster County trails. The ride will begin at 10 a.m. ...

News of Record: Aug. 13, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Operate vehicle without owners consent — Kyle T. Schachtner, 29, Livermore, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 21, no contact order issued. Dominion or control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon — Kyle T. Schachtner, 29, Livermore, two counts, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 21. Fourth degree criminal mischief — Kyle T. Schachtner, 29, Livermore, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 21, no contact order issued. Third degree theft — Stephanie L. Reagan, 33, 420 13th St. N.W., preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license ...

Elanco, Iowa Central team up

Three local men are on the path to careers in industrial maintenance thanks to a new apprenticeship program offered by Elanco, an animal health company, and Iowa Central Community College. Boyce Harris, Malaki Pettigrew and Jesus Gutierrez are the first participants in the Earn To Learn ...