Dec. 15, 2003

NEWS: Fort Dodge leaders reacted to the capture of deposed Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

SPORTS: The Chicago Bears beat the Minnesota Vikings 13-10.

Dec. 15, 1988

NEWS: Dale Leman, of West Bend, won a Ford semitractor and Timpte refrigerated trailer in a drawing.

SPORTS: The Iowa Central men’s basketball team beat Southwestern of Creston 87-66.

Dec. 15, 1963

NEWS: John Simpson was appointed a special agent for the J. Gerald McTigue District Agency of Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co.

SPORTS: Ken Knudson bowled a 215 game in the Dodger Clowns league.