April 22, 2002
NEWS: A Messenger article about factors affecting gas prices had a photo showing prices under $1.40 per gallon.
SPORTS: The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1.
April 22, 1987
NEWS: Webster City was making preparations for the first-ever Boone Bash River Dash.
SPORTS: The Humboldt Wildcats won four events and the team title at the Humboldt Relays over second-place Hampton 104-65 1/2.
April 22, 1962
NEWS: Fourteen juniors and 18 seniors at Fort Dodge Senior High received National Honor Society honors.
SPORTS: Carl Thacker, of Arnolds Park, won the high-overall crown at the Fort Dodge Gun Club with 131 out of 150 points.