News of Record: May 28, 2026
Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., preliminary hearing waived. Fifth degree theft — Austin T. Moore, 47, 2931 Seventh Ave. S., continued 180 days. Third degree theft — Dale L. Bahrenfuss, 61, 237 N. 12th St., two counts, continued until today. Anne M. Peterson, 43, 132 Ave. B, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Third degree criminal mischief — Donovan J. McDonald, 33, 2310 15th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for June 5. Violation of probation — Monica Lyon, 48, Mason City, further ...
Nominations for Hometown Pride wanted
The Messenger is seeking nominations for its annual publication called Hometown Pride. Do you know someone who has an interesting story to tell? Perhaps they have a long track record of civic and public service. Or maybe they have an interesting and unique hobby. Or perhaps they have had some fascinating experiences they’re willing to talk about. The Messenger would like to highlight them in the annual magazine. If you know someone worth featuring in this publication, please send some information about them and ways to contact them to bshea@messengernews.net.
Sports pavilion saga continues
Just a few days ago, it seemed like a local group was taking over ownership and management of the sports pavilion in Corridor Plaza. The Better Way Project, a group of Fort Dodge real estate investors, issued a statement last Friday saying it was running the site, which it renamed it Better Way CourtPlex. A Better Way Project sign quickly went up on the building. But in the eyes of the city government, The Better Way Project doesn’t own the place. The city’s stance is that the site is owned by its original developer, MandM LLC of Ankeny, under contract with the local ...
Summerfest to bring live music to downtown FD
The inaugural Fort Dodge Summerfest, a two-day community event will be held in downtown Fort Dodge Friday and Saturday. Fort Dodge Summerfest will include a series of live music performances, a full carnival presented by Scott Amusements, a vendor fair, food trucks, a free pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, and a laser show after dark on Saturday night. The event is free and open to the public, with the exception of carnival rides, which will require the purchase of tickets or wristbands. Fort Dodge Summerfest will begin with the opening of the vendor fair at 3 p.m. on Friday. ...