Oct. 17, 2002
NEWS: Mary Donahue, of Emmetsburg, received well wishes from President George W. Bush and others for her 107th birthday.
SPORTS: The Iowa Central women's soccer team beat Scott Community College 12-0.
Oct. 17, 1987
NEWS: Matt Bemrich was elected president of the student council at Sacred Heart Center.
SPORTS: The Dodger football team defeated Ankeny 28-14.
Oct. 17, 1962
NEWS: Installation was complete on remote control 37.1 short wave transmitting and receiving equipment in the Webster County sheriff's office.
SPORTS: Gene Lennon's 232 game was the high game in the Dodger Clowns bowling league.