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News of Record: Sept. 3, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Third degree attempted burglary — Richard L. Beebe, 18, 118 10th St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. First degree arson — Richard L. Beebe, 18, 118 10th St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Third degree criminal mischief — Richard L. Beebe, 18, 118 10th St. N.W., preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. Violation of probation — Brazin R. Powell-Guggisberg, 32, 1525 Fourth Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Voluntary absence from custody — Brazin R. Powell-Guggisberg, 32, 1525 Fourth Ave. S., ...

Hart knows about ’everything ag’

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Even though Chad Hart grew up on a beef cattle farm in southwest Missouri, he established himself as a grain markets expert and enjoyed a lengthy career. Hart retired Aug. 14 from Iowa State University Extension and now bears the honor of professor emeritus. “I came from a long line of ...

Honor Harvest Food Box Program launched in Iowa

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DES MOINES — Honor Harvest, a new food box program that will connect eligible Iowa veterans with fresh, locally grown food sourced exclusively from Choose Iowa members as part of a Food is Medicine pilot project, was launched recently, according to Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike ...

Mark Crimmins Endowed Scholarship established at Iowa Central

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A new endowed scholarship at Iowa Central Community College will honor the life and legacy of Mark Crimmins, a longtime community leader, Iowa Central supporter, and former president of the Iowa Central Community College Board of Directors. The Mark Crimmins Endowed Scholarship was ...

Meyer supports kratom ban

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Because of her career as a registered nurse and nursing instructor, state Rep. Ann Meyer has plenty of contacts in the health care profession. What those providers are telling the Fort Dodge Republican about kratom is scary. “This substance has been causing organ failure in some folks,” ...

News of Record: Sept. 2, 2026

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Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while license suspended — Kent J. Petersen, 38, Humboldt, continued 180 days. Cassaundra Miller, 44, Rockwell City, continued until Friday. Voluntary absence from custody — Lance A. Clabaugh, 45, Ames, preliminary hearing set for Sept. 11. No valid drivers license — Savena S. Cox, 30, 1202 S. 24th St., $260 plus surcharge, court costs. Kaiden C. Collins, 15, 2354 170th St., trial set for Oct. 8. Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Kaiden C. Collins, 15, 2354 170th St., trial set for Oct. 8. Possession or ...