From our files: Oct. 16, 2018
10 Years ago: Oct. 16, 2008
NEWS: The Pomeroy-Palmer High School Electrathon Club’s vehicle placed eighth in the Kan-Am Electric Challenge.
SPORTS: The West Bend-Mallard volleyball team beat Ventura in four games.
25 Years ago: Oct. 16, 1993
NEWS: The Rev. Julian Swanson, pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Dayton, had a collection of more than 100 crucifixes.
SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Roland-Story 22-15 in football.
50 Years ago: Oct. 16, 1968
NEWS: Former Fort Dodge resident Thomas A. (Tom) Danaher, of Des Moines, was named deputy commissioner of public safety for Iowa.
SPORTS: Charles Moeller bowled a 225 game in the Clare league.