From Our Files
Aug. 21, 1998 NEWS: The “Kickoff Rally” for the annual CROPWALK of Webster County was held at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, this event marked the beginning of the fundraising process for Crop Walk. SPORTS: The Boys Dodger Golf Team visited West Des Moines golf course Willow Creek and looked for their underclassmen to fill in the missing pieces of a team that lost five seniors. Aug. 21, 1983 NEWS: Bruce Long, 25, Gowrie, had his senior bull champion named grand champion in the Maine — Anjou class cattle competition. SPORTS: Michael Altman of Fort Dodge won second place in the softball throw in the National Finals of the Hershey’s National Track and Field Youth Program. held at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pa. Aug. 21, 1958 NEWS: Raymond Houck of Galt showed the grand champion 1,035 pound Hereford at the Eagle Grove District Junior Fair. SPORTS: Roger Porter won the batting crown for the Jays, Fort Dodge’s Junior Legion baseball team.
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Aug. 20, 1998
NEWS: The Fort Dodge Kiwanis Club donated fencing for the skateboard park to protect skaters. Club members also volunteered to erect the fencing and donated $1,000.
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Aug. 19, 1998
NEWS: Hillcrest Elementary School held a back-to-school bike parade and open house to kick off the new school year.
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Aug. 18, 1998
NEWS: Tiffany Vinchattle and Eddie Neimann advanced to the semifinal round of the Bill Riley Talent Search contest.
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Aug. 17, 1998
NEWS: With activities such as an obstacle course, nature hike and relay games, it was no wonder why the Twin Lakes District annual Cub Scout Days was a magnet to Cub Scout packs.
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Aug. 16, 1998
NEWS: The fun started early in Farnhamville as residents and visitors celebrated Old Settlers Day.
SPORTS: Mike McKnight was eager to please as he tried to make the Iowa State football team as a place kicker.


