10 years ago

Aug. 3, 2005

NEWS: A boil order was issued for Fonda after vandalism to the city’s water tower.

SPORTS: Southeast Webster beat North Mahaska 5-4 in softball.

25 years ago

Aug. 3, 1990

NEWS: Air Force Col. Loren Shirver, commander of the space shuttle Discovery mission that launched the Hubble telescope, was honored in his hometown of Paton.

SPORTS: Carol Knutson and Daryl Ziems carried the Iowa Games torch through Fort Dodge.

50 years ago

Aug. 3, 1965

NEWS: Sisters Pam and Paula Westre, of Lehigh, won top honors with their pig entries at the Webster County 4-H Club Fair.

SPORTS: Hormel-Local 31 of Fort Dodg beat Perry 6-0 in the first round of the Sub-State Softball Tournament.