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News of record: Oct. 21, 2025
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Police log FORT DODGE Sunday A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of First Avenue South. A traffic hazard was reported at North Seventh Street and Fifth Avenue North. A fight was reported in the 1700 block of First Avenue North. A parking complaint was reported in the ...
Fort Dodge man pleads guilty to abuse of corpse
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A Fort Dodge man has pleaded guilty to abuse of a corpse for his role in helping to move Dennis Jones’ body after his son shot and killed him last year, according to court records. Aidan Pate, 23, pleaded guilty last week in Webster County District Court. He will be sentenced on Nov. 24 at ...
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Traffic stop leads to marijuana charges
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A Fort Dodge man was arrested Sunday night after police found him in possession of a little more than four pounds of suspected marijuana. According to court records, David E. Peck, 34, of 423 N. 14th St., was arrested by Fort Dodge police and charged with: • Controlled substance ...
Kidnapping charge against Badger man dropped
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ROCKWELL CITY — A first-degree kidnapping charge has been dropped against a Badger man in a Calhoun County case. Calhoun County Attorney Ben Smith filed a motion asking a judge to drop the charge against Anthony E. Bacon, 49. Magistrate Ricki Osborn Stubbs dismissed the charge Friday. Bacon ...