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Bevers-McGivney to continue serving life in prison

ROCKWELL CITY — A Gowrie man will continue serving life in prison after a court upheld his 2025 conviction for murder. The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that there is enough evidence to convict Nathaniel Bevers-McGivney in the murder of 17-year-old Michele “Luna” Jackson in ...

Danny Christensen benefit is Saturday

HARCOURT — A benefit for Danny Christensen, of Harcourt, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Harcourt City Park. The event includes a pork dinner, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, bake sale and live music by Jake and Travis with co-star Monte Grossnickle. Donations can also be made at: TEAM DANNY Security Savings Bank or Humboldt Power Coop Credit Union or VENMO @Janessa-Christensen-1 Check out his page on Facebook: Team Danny. He is the son of Shannon and Janessa Christensen. Rain location is the Harcourt Community Center, 116 Larch St.

News of Record: July 24, 2026

Magistrate Court WEBSTER COUNTY Thursday Failure to provide proof of financial liability — Steven E. Hardisty, 35, 1118 S. 17th St., $325 plus surcharge, court costs. Kathy L. Andrews, 65, 329 Ave. C, continued 180 days. Driving while barred — Joseph L. Mrozek, 44, 3102 N. 15th St., preliminary hearing set for Aug. 12. Kathy L. Andrews, 65, 329 Ave. C, preliminary hearing waived. Forgery — Rodney D. Mrozek Jr., 45, Fort Dodge, preliminary hearing set for July 31. Assault on persons in certain occupations, bodily injury — Trent A. Harrison, 57, 627 S. 19th St., ...

Fort Dodge bridge to be closed Friday

The Bridge of Fallen Heroes on North Third Street will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. Friday for an annual inspection. Traffic will be detoured to First Street. The bridge is expected to reopen at about 1 p.m.

Veteran job fair set for today at FD Armory

A job fair for veterans is being held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Iowa Army National Guard Armory in Fort Dodge. The armory is located at 1659 Nelson Ave. The job fair is being held in partnership with IowaWORKS as part of the National Hire a Veteran Day promotion, which is Saturday. Robert Haege III is the Home Base Iowa program manager for IowaWORKS. He said the following businesses are planning to be at the Job Fair: VA-Central Iowa Healthcare System, Smithfield Foods, Decker Truck Line, Inc., City of Fort Dodge, CJ Bio America, Koch Fertilizer, Proteus, Silgan ...