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News of record: May 16, 2026

News of record May 16, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Friday Violation of probation — Lynn D. Thomas, 61, Barnum, further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while barred — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., preliminary hearing set for June 4. Reckless driving — Javion L. Davis, 29, 1425 Eighth Ave. S., continued 180 days; Gabriel M. Grove, 23, 317 Haskell St., continued until Monday. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — River Edmund Parker McNealey, 21, 2108 Ninth Ave. S., two counts, preliminary hearing set for May 22, no contact order issued. Possession of contraband ...

A CARING CONNECTION

Local Business May 16, 2026

Compassion, kindness and a genuine connection with patients earned Ian Wellik, a nurse at the Van Diest Family Health Clinic, the 2026 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses Wednesday afternoon during a special presentation in the Van Diest Medical Center clinic board room. Wellik was one ...

Donuts for donors

Local News May 16, 2026

Anyone driving by Dunkin’ Donuts in Fort Dodge early Friday morning may have spotted law enforcement officers holding signs with the words “Cops love donuts” printed on them. Lots of other people love doughnuts, too. The combination of law enforcement, the general public, ...

Derailment reported in FD

News Brief May 16, 2026

Four train cars went off the tracks in a Fort Dodge railyard early Thursday morning. The derailment occurred in an area of the Canadian National Railway yard south of Second Avenue South. There were no reports of injuries, leaks or fires, according to Michelle Hannan, a spokeswoman for the railroad. She added that no grade crossings were blocked. The derailed cars have been removed and the tracks appeared to be repaired on Friday. The cause of the derailment remains under investigation by the railroad, according to Hannan.

$1 million awarded to Fort Dodge Regional Airport

Local News May 16, 2026

The Fort Dodge Regional Airport will receive some updates paid for in part by a federal grant announced Friday afternoon. The airport will receive $1 million to support terminal modernization, according to an announcement from U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, a Republican. According to information provided by the senator, the money would be used for these items: • An additional family restroom. • A mother’s room. • A holding area. The money is coming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. Grassley reported that a total of $15.75 million has been awarded ...

The National Road connected a young nation

Local News May 16, 2026

Editor’s note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known ...