From our files
10 Years ago: June 18, 2008
NEWS: The Iowa Central Adult Literacy Program received a $20,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
SPORTS: Humboldt beat Spencer 7-3 in softball.
25 Years ago: June 18, 1993
NEWS: King Tusk, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus elephant, was part of a circus celebration in the town of Barnum, as town residents were all given free tickets to the opening night of the circus in Des Moines.
SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Prairie Valley 10-4 in baseball.
50 Years ago: June 18, 1968
NEWS: Mrs. Joe W. Cole was elected president of the Fort Dodge Interracial Commission.
SPORTS: Fort Dodge beat Marshalltown 6-4 in baseball.