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Bird flu discovered in Sac County

SAC CITY - Bird flu has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. This is the eighth case of the disease, formally known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, detected in Iowa this year. Human health is not threatened by the disease, according to the department. It reported that eggs and poultry remain safe to eat. The discovery prompted Gov. Kim Reynolds to issue a disaster declaration for Sac County. That move clears the way for state agencies to assist with handling the outbreak. The ...

Man gets probation in attempted burglary, arson case

A man who had been charged with trying to break into a Fort Dodge school last month and then setting a small fire at his home has been sentenced to probation, according to court records. Richard L. Beebe, 18, of 118 10th St. N.W., pleaded guilty to third degree attempted burglary and third degree arson. Court documents show he was sentenced to two years in prison and an $855 fine, both of which were suspended. He was ordered to serve two years of probation. He was initially charged with third degree attempted burglary, first degree arson and third degree criminal mischief. Fort Dodge ...

News of Record: Oct. 29, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Wednesday Domestic abuse assault impeding flow of air/blood — Bruce E. Merrill Jr., 36, 3021 20th Ave. N., preliminary hearing set for Nov. 6, no contact order issued. Driving while license suspended — Jacob D. Wood, 43, 1021 S. 25th St., $250 plus surcharge, court costs. Fifth degree theft — Diana I. Pina Blades, 23, 614 N. 12th St., two counts, pre-trial conference set for Nov. 19. Violation of a no contact order — Jason D. Fistler, 49, 2602 14th Ave. N., pre-trial conference set for Dec. 3. Sawad M. Henderson Jr., 24, 1607 Eighth ...

Early voting steady in Webster County

With Election Day approaching, Webster County residents still have several opportunities to cast their ballots early, including Saturday voting at the Webster County Courthouse as well as a satellite location at Friendship Haven. According to Webster County Auditor Krystal Lloyd, ...

From our files: October 2011

Senate candidate Turek visits Fort Dodge

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek described himself as a "common sense prairie populist who is working for Iowans" during a visit to Fort Dodge Wednesday morning. He said making health care more affordable and campaign finance reform will be his top priorities if he is elected. Health care, he said is a "human right." He said he will work for passage of a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court decision in the Citizens United case, which cleared the way for unlimited political spending by corporations and labor unions. Turek decried the war against Iran ...