Aug. 27, 2002
NEWS: A Teddy Bear Centennial parade was held in Lake City.
SPORTS: The Fort Dodge Senior High junior varsity golf team lost to Mason City, 163-165 and 161-170.
Aug. 27, 1987
NEWS: Fort Dodge Police Superintendent Kent Helgevold retired after 26 years of service.
SPORTS: Pat Harvey won the Men's "A" Division of the YMCA-Tennis Association tennis league.
Aug. 27, 1962
NEWS: Manson Community Schools began the school year with about 960 students enrolled.
SPORTS: Jerry Hanson, of Pocahontas, won the Pocahontas County golf tournament with a par 72.