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News of Record: Aug. 6, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree theft — Brian L. Bird, 55, 237 Ave. E, preliminary hearing waived. Elizabeth M. Leiss, 40, Cedar Rapids, preliminary hearing set for Aug. 14. Animal neglect with injury — Page E. Peterson, 18, Wyoming, preliminary hearing waived. Domestic abuse assault, first offense — Zachary L. Judd, 39, 908 S. 14th St., trial set for Aug. 13, no contact order issued. Property maintenance code violation — Christopher L. Cloud, 610 S. 18th St., hearing set for Oct. 28. Travis Bickford and Danielle R. Noble, 1211 17th St. S.W., ...

Meth crimes send FD man to federal prison

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A Fort Dodge man convicted of several felonies who led police on two high speed pursuits is heading to federal prison. Ray S. Hollers, 31, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa. Federal prosecutors reported that on March 20, Hollers pleaded guilty to: Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of pure methamphetamine Two counts of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of pure methamphetamine Possession of firearms by a prohibited person Possession of a firearm in ...

‘Serving Our State’

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PULLQUOTE: “We’re serving our state in every county and it’s been absolutely amazing to hear from everyone.” -Dr. David Cook, President, Iowa State University Iowa State University President David Cook spent Wednesday afternoon at the Webster County ISU Extension office listening to ...

Woman charged with neglecting horse

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A woman faces a criminal charge in Webster County for allegedly failing to provide a horse with adequate food, water and shelter, according to court records. Page E. Peterson, 18, of Wyoming, has been charged with animal neglect with injury, court records indicate. She is from a city in eastern Iowa named Wyoming. In the criminal complaint filed against her, Webster County sheriff’s deputies wrote that Peterson was responsible for caring for an Arabian horse named Kajia at a property on 225th Street. The horse was under her care from May 1 to July 29, they wrote. However, ...

Three stars Tribute Day Friday at Surf ballroom

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CLEAR LAKE — The Surf Ballroom will host an historic all-day event celebrating the enduring legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper on Friday. The event will feature the unveiling of three life-size bronze statues honoring the three rock & roll pioneers, a "Three Stars Tribute" album release, a one-of-a-kind music concert, bringing together artists and performers connected to the music that helped shape rock & roll history, and the annual C.L.A.S.S. Car Cruise around Clear Lake. Starting at 11 a.m., guests will gather for the unveiling of the three newly statues ...

Street closures for Country Jam announced

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Parts of several downtown streets will be closed before, during and after the Fort Dodge Country jam concert. Ninth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue North will close at 8:30 a.m. Thursday and will remain closed until 3 p.m. Sunday. Central Avenue between Eighth and 10th streets will close at 8 a.m. Friday Ninth Street between Central Avenue and First Avenue South will be closed at 8 a.m. Friday and will reopen at 4 a.m. Sunday.