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News of Record: Oct. 1, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Tuesday Violation of probation — Joshua M. Ackerson, 37, 943 S. 24th St., further proceedings to be scheduled. Third-degree theft — Ann M. Peterson, 43, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 9; Kaleb A. Lenning, 31, Des Moines, failed to appear, arrest warrant issued. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon — Loreen M. Yeager, 42, 368 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 8, no contact order issued. Leave scene of accident resulting in serious injury — Loreen M. Yeager, 42, 368 Ave. M West, preliminary hearing set for Oct. ...

Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge begins Thursday

Enhance Hamilton County Foundation is inviting the community to come together once again to support local food access through the Hamilton County Food for Neighbors Challenge, running Thursday through Oct. 31. The annual effort, formerly known as the Food Pantry Challenge, has been expanded this year to reflect a broader understanding of food access across Hamilton County. In addition to supporting local food pantries, the challenge now also includes prepared-meal programs that help meet food needs in different ways. The first $20,000 donated during the challenge will be matched ...

Confusion continues

Webster County voters thought they had settled the question of how to fund emergency medical services when more than 83 percent of voters approved a levy of up to 75 cents last year. But then the state changed the calculation. This summer, Webster County officials learned the Iowa Department ...