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News of Record: July 11, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Thursday Fireworks were reported in the 1200 block of Sixth Avenue North. A theft was reported at 1 Triton Circle. A custody issue was reported in the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue South. A traffic hazard was reported at 14th Street Southwest and Ninth Avenue Southwest. A parking complaint was reported in the 1000 block of Williams drive. A vehicle accident was reported in the 600 block of L Street. A hit and run accident was reported in the 400 block of South 18th Street. Harassment was reported in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. A vehicle ...

Chelesvig honored for 45 years at Iowa Central

Thomas O. Chelesvig first took office as a member of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Trustees in 1981. He is still a trustee helping to guide the college 45 years later. His remarkable tenure was recognized recently by Community Colleges for Iowa. The Webster City man was ...

From our files: July 2011

Iowa Lakes grads named

Several area students graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College at the end of the spring semester. Here is a list of the graduates provided by the Estherville based college. Algona Evan Boothroyd, Kohl Dodds, Jebediah Dow, Brody Gronau, Christopher Weydert Bode Joseph Ricklefs Lake City Tori Best Laurens Kendall Evans, Israel Kanz, Clayton Rubel. Manson Tanner Jondle Pocahontas Tiffani Lewis Rolfe Rylie Frerk

News of Record: July 10, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to appear for pre-trial conference — Matthew A. Kraft, 43, Manson, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Heather N. Wallace, 40, 2809 10th Ave. N., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Operating non-registered vehicle — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., continued 180 days. Registration violation — Heather N. Wallace, 40, 2809 10th Ave. N., $30 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Kim M. Soetebeer, 69, ...

Go and Do: July 10, 2026

In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — Karl L. King Municipal Band Concert is 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY at the Karl L. King Band Shell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the city of Fort Dodge. Persons attending are reminded to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. No seating is provided. FORT DODGE — Webster County Conservation is holding Coffee and Conservation at 10 a.m. SATURDAY at the Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center, 20 N. First St. The topic is “What’s in the Water?” Coffee and light snacks will be provided. FORT DODGE — The Fort Museum, 1 Museum ...