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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 ...

Tritt concert draws about 4,400

Jim Reed said he’s often asked if he has fun organizing the Shellabration and Fort Dodge Country Jam concerts. The president of Shellabration Inc. said he isn’t sure if fun is really the right word, but added that he finds it very rewarding to look back on the success of a just completed ...

News of Record: Aug. 12, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Matthew M. Gagen, 36, Bode, preliminary hearing waived. Driving while license suspended — Courtney Lynn Dougherty Hilleshiem, 24, Sioux City, $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Violation of a no contact order — Emily R Gosselin, 26, 1412 Fifth Ave. N., trial set for Oct. 1. Fifth degree theft — Heather M. Kirchgatter, 55, 501 N. 13th St., trial set for Sept. 23. False report of indictable offense to public entity — Tyler Lindner, 36, Manson, preliminary hearing waived. Property maintenance code ...