Sept. 13, 2003

NEWS: The city of Pomeroy offered a three-bedroom home in a raffle with $100 tickets that would be concluded Dec. 24, 2003.

SPORTS: The Dodger football team defeated Des Moines North 56-6.

Sept. 13, 1988

NEWS: In an effort to increase the town’s population, Rolfe offered a free lot and other amenities to anyone who built a new home worth at least $30,000.

SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Eagle Grove 13-15, 15-7, 15-13, 15-11 in a varsity volleyball match.

Sept. 13, 1963

NEWS: Frank Nichols was appointed mayor of Vincent to fill the unexpired term of Merl Locke, who died Aug. 28, 1963.

SPORTS: Ellsworth Junior College opened its football season with a 14-6 victory over Centerville JC.