10 Years ago: Aug. 31, 2008

NEWS: Lynn Foldhazi was the new executive director of the Humane Society of North Central Iowa.

SPORTS: Mark Haglund was the season champion in the Hobby Stock division at Mineral City Speedway.

25 Years ago: Aug. 31, 1993

NEWS: Beth Buehler was the new manager of the Fort Dodge Main Street program.

SPORTS: The Athletes Fighting Substance Abuse basketball team beat Algona 91-87.

50 Years ago: Aug. 31, 1968

NEWS: The U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation approved an additional $500,300 to help finance the Brushy Creek area recreational facility.

SPORTS: Sandy’s Distributing Co. softball team of Fort Dodge finished the season with three championships.