Iowa man pleads guilty to meth and gun charges in federal court
A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine and illegally possessed firearms in the Fort Dodge area pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Sioux City. Jordan Mefferd, 47, of Pocahontas, was convicted of one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, four counts of distributing methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and one count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. At the plea hearing, Mefferd admitted that from about July 2024 through September 2025, he conspired with others to distribute over one pound of ...
Slow miles, strong roots
Hundreds of tractors will roll into Webster County this June as the 2026 WHO Great Iowa Tractor Ride makes its way to the Webster County Fairgrounds in Fort Dodge. This annual event, hosted by Newsradio 1040 WHO, transforms the roads and towns of Iowa into a moving celebration of ...
Webster County supervisors receive bids for animal control
The Webster County Supervisors received and placed on file two bids for animal control services in the county. On Tuesday, the supervisors received a bid from Total Animal Control Company for a retainer of $19,200 with an estimated monthly fee of $1,600. According to Webster County Auditor Shaunna Abrams, the four-page bid was submitted by Blaine Hepp. A second bid was received from ASAP Safety LLC for a $2,000 per month retainer, as well as a $35 hourly charge with a four-hour minimum for call outs. According to Abrams, the bid was placed by Justin Goodno. According to Webster ...
Go and Do: June 18
In Fort Dodge FORT DODGE — The Fort Museum, 1 Museum Road, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY, and noon to 4 p.m. SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and veterans with ID, $4 for children ages 5-17 and free for children ages 4 and younger. FORT DODGE — Fort Dodge Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SATURDAY at 11 N. 25th St. FORT DODGE — Karl L. King Municipal Band Concert is 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY at the Karl L. King Bandshell in Oleson Park. There is no admission charge, courtesy of the city of Fort Dodge. People attending are reminded to bring ...
Lehigh man sentenced for 2025 shooting
DAYTON — A Lehigh man has pleaded guilty to intimidation with a dangerous weapon with intent, a class C felony, after he shot at a Dayton home last year. Jose L. Perez, 33, entered the guilty plea in Webster County District Court earlier this week. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison without the possibility of parole. According to court documents, on Dec. 28, 2025, Perez arrived at 101 Third Street S.W. in Dayton where he exited his vehicle and discharged a 9mm pistol into the residence. He then fled the scene. According to a report from the Webster County Sheriff’s ...