10 Years ago: July 2, 2008

NEWS: Emmett “Skip” Martin, of Clare, a former Webster County supervisor, passed away at the age of 78.

SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Clarion-Goldfield 3-0 in softball.

25 Years ago: July 2, 1993

NEWS: District Court Judge Mark Cady was one of three candidates for a vacancy on the Iowa Supreme Court.

SPORTS: Fort Dodge beat Mason City 1-0 and 10-5 in softball.

50 Years ago: July 2, 1968

NEWS: Beverly Meyer, 21, of Sac City, was crowned Miss Ames 1969.

SPORTS: Fort Dodge beat Cedar Falls 5-4 in baseball.