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News of Record: May 8, 2026

Drug, sex offense charges filed in Harcourt incidents HARCOURT — A Harcourt man is in jail, charged with drug and sexual offenses, court records reveal. A woman who lives with him has also been arrested on drug charges and tampering with a witness, according to those records. Zein M. Ibrahim, 38, was arrested by Webster County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday and was charged with: ∫ Two counts of manufacturing, delivering or possessing with intent to deliver marijuana ∫ Two counts of failure to affix drug stamp ∫ Three counts of assault with intent to commit sexual ...

From our files: May 2011

Grassley pushes plan for rural hospitals

UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center is one of the hospitals benefitting from a Medicare plan championed by U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley to help rural health care facilities. It is called the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration. Grassley, a Republican, said it “gives rural hospitals a better shot at keeping their doors open to provide care for the community.” Grassley and U.S. Sen,. Michael Bennet, D-Colorado, have introduced a bill that would extend the program for another five years. “The Community Demonstration program is essential to the sustainability of ...

Ag Days

WEBSTER CITY — More than 600 students from three area counties — Hamilton, Humboldt, and Webster — converged on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds recently to learn about Iowa agriculture. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomed fifth grade students from 10 local schools ...

News of Record: May 7, 2026

Police Log FORT DODGE Tuesday A suspicious person was reported at 15th Street and Seventh Avenue North. Criminal mischief was reported in the 1000 block of First Avenue North. A strange odor was reported at Fifth Avenue South and 15th Street. A theft was reported in the 300 block of Country Club Drive. A stolen vehicle was reported in the 700 block of First Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd Street. A disabled vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue South. Juvenile problems were reported in the 800 block of North 32nd ...

Area youth learn about Iowa agriculture

By KELLI BLOOMQUIST WEBSTER CITY — More than 600 students from three area counties - Hamilton, Humboldt, and Webster - converged on the Hamilton County Fairgrounds recently to learn about Iowa agriculture. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomed fifth grade students from 10 local schools including Duncombe Elementary, Southeast Valley, and St. Edmond Catholic School for hands-on agricultural learning opportunities. During the four day event, students: Toured the Iowa Corn trailer Learned about flowers and soil with Smitty’s Lawn and Landscape, of Fort ...