July 16, 2002
NEWS: Adventure Day Camp at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area taught youngsters about fishing, canoeing, backpacking and outdoor skills.
SPORTS: Fort Dodge defeated Spencer 4-0 in a Class 2A Region 2 district softball semifinal.
July 16, 1987
NEWS: Dean Naven was named president of the Fort Dodge Public Library board of trustees.
SPORTS: The Dodger girls beat Eagle Grove 3-1 in the final regular season game.
July 16, 1962
NEWS: Arlette Gunot, of Paris, France, was the house guest of Mrs. Earl Sherman, of Fort Dodge.
SPORTS: Al Lathrop, of Cherokee, shot an even-par 108 for 27 holes to win the Pocahontas Amateur golf tournament.