Feb. 5, 2004

NEWS: The 13 inches of snow that Fort Dodge received that week was a challenge for the Public Works Department and residents to deal with.

SPORTS: The Iowa Central men’s basketball team beat Ellsworth 72-55.

Feb. 5, 1989

NEWS: Myron Groat, owner of ABC Lawn Care, was elected president of the Iowa Professional Lawn Care Association.

SPORTS: Fort Dodge beat Ames 71-42 in girls basketball.

Feb. 5, 1964

NEWS: Phil Schleisman, a Pomeroy farmer, purchased three Large English Black hogs – two gilts and a boar.

SPORTS: Dick Myers bowled a 300 game in the Sport Bowl Classic league.