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News of Record: Aug. 27, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Driving while barred — Luke A. Espeland, 43, 1789 Becker Drive, continued until today. Domestic abuse assault, display or use of a weapon, first offense — Kohl B. Anderson, 27, Boone, preliminary hearing waived, no contact order issued. Violation of probation — Joseph R. Passow, 34, 2189 160th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Linde M. Hepp, 32, 430 Second St. N.W., further proceedings to be scheduled. Driving while license suspended — Laura L. Buchanan, 32, Waterloo, pre-trial conference set for Oct. 7. Use electronic ...

Webster County dispatcher honored by national group

A Webster County 911 dispatcher was honored Wednesday by a national group that supports public safety telecommunications professionals. Katelyn Ganzeveld received the Sunshine Dispatcher Award from Gold Line Support. She is the first Iowa dispatcher to receive the honor. The Sunshine ...

A new year at Southeast Valley

GOWRIE — Students across the Southeast Valley School District returned to class Wednesday, beginning the 2026-27 school year with new faces in classrooms and hallways across the district. Southeast Valley welcomed 11 new staff members this year, including seven teachers, three associates ...

Panel of local professional women discuss views on gender equality

An interactive panel of six local professional women, including a political candidate, therapist, victim advocate, bookstore owner, and two educators, recently shared their experiences and viewpoints on gender equality issues and related social problems at a Fort Dodge forum. Each of the ...

From our files: August 2011

ISU Extension offers forest course

Iowa woodland owners and others interested in forest stewardship are invited to participate in the Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program, a comprehensive educational program designed to help participants better understand, manage, and protect Iowa's woodland resources. The Iowa Master Woodland Steward Program is offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, often in cooperation with county conservation boards. While the program is primarily intended for woodland owners, stewards, and land managers, it is also ...