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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.

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