Jan. 9, 2004

NEWS: A local group was formed to oppose building a casino in Webster County.

SPORTS: The Fort Dodge swim team defeated Spencer 86-62.

Jan. 9, 1989

NEWS: Community Christian School students were preparing to perform “The First Church of Pete’s Garage.”

SPORTS: The San Francisco 49’ers beat the Chicago Bears 28-3.

Jan. 9, 1964

NEWS: Fred Kratosky, of Fort Dodge, was an official U.S. Weather Bureau representative, with instrumetns in his backyard to meature precipitation and temperature.

SPORTS: Kay Curtiss bowled a 236 game in the Sunrisers league.