Oct. 8, 2002
NEWS:Former area residents Laona Goater and Tom Montag had book signings scheduled.
SPORTS: The St. Edmond junior varsity football team fell to Bishop Garrigan 24-0.
Oct. 8, 1987
NEWS: Wal-Mart owner Sam Walton visited the Fort Dodge Wal-Mart store and had lunch at Wendy's.
SPORTS: Webster City defeated Clarion 15-10, 15-4, 15-11 in volleyball.
Oct. 8, 1962
NEWS: An article about Fort Dodge written by Edward J. Breen was included in the 1962 Encyclopaedia Britannica.
SPORTS: The Fort Dodge Rigle and Pistol Club out-pointed the Carroll team 1,444 to 1,405.