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Man faces charges after in chase in Humboldt, Pocahontas counties

GILMORE CITY — A man who led law enforcement officers on a pursuit through parts of Humboldt and Pocahontas counties Tuesday night was arrested Wednesday morning. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reported that Clayton C. Nielsen, 41, of Gilmore City, has been charged with: • Three counts of assault on persons in certain occupations while using or displaying a dangerous weapon • Second degree criminal mischief • Interference with official acts causing bodily injury • Eluding • Reckless driving Nielsen’s bond was set at $30,000 cash only, according to the ...

Human trafficking education event planned at VDMC

WEBSTER CITY — Community members are invited to attend a free educational program on human trafficking in Iowa from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Van Diest Medical Center Clinic Board Room. Enter through the exterior door between the hospital and clinic entrances. The event is sponsored by Van Diest Medical Center and Trinity Lutheran Church of Ellsworth and is open to the public. Presenter Stacy Besch of Team Iowa will provide an informative discussion on the realities of human trafficking in Iowa, including why the state has become vulnerable to trafficking activity and what ...

Confronting cancer

In Iowa, it is something that happens entirely too often — someone is told by their doctor that they have cancer. The state has the second highest rate of new cancers in the United States, according to Dr. Mary Charlton, professor of epidemiology at the University of Iowa and director ...

From our files: June 2011

News of Record: June 25, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Driving while barred — Malik D. Veal, 30, 1128 10th Ave. S.W., preliminary hearing waived. Failure to appear for arraignment — Sarah J. Brandrup, 53, 1026 1/2 Second Ave. S., further proceedings to be scheduled. Violation of probation — Amanda M. Bass, 53, 1222 1/2 First Ave. N., continued until today. Violation of a no contact order — Amanda M. Bass, 53, 1222 1/2 First Ave. N., trial set for Sept. 2. Driving while license suspended — James D. Wentzel, 51, Hampton, $491.25. Disorderly conduct — Diamond L. Altman, 18, ...

FDCSD board gets financial report

With summer well underway, the Fort Dodge Community School District Dodge Board of Education met at noon Monday, with most members attending remotely. Superintendent Josh Porter reported students in eighth grade will be allowed to participate in higher level sports. He noted individual coaches will be crucial during the transition period. A seventh-grade science teacher has been hired. There was a revenue report from Brandon Hansel, executive director of financial services for the school district. The district has collected about $44 million in revenue year to date, which is 88.3 ...