From Our Files
10 years ago
Aug. 27, 2005
NEWS: Citizens Central held its grand opening with about 250 people at the dedication.
SPORTS: Sam Wallace aced the 17th hole at Lakeside.
25 years ago
Aug. 27, 1990
NEWS: Six Eagle Grove residents participated in the Wyoming Centennial Wagon Train.
SPORTS: Roger Swanson, of Twin Lakes, claimed th Sunfish Class season championship at the Twin Lakes Sailing Association event.
50 years ago
Aug. 27, 1965
NEWS: Automotive and tire repair equipment distributors from Norway and West German visited The Coats Co. plant in Fort Dodge.
SPORTS: Lady Behrens bowled a 216 game in the Crossroads Classic league.
From Our Files
Aug. 20, 2005
NEWS: In Pomeroy, the mayor and four of the five City Council members suddenly resigned.
SPORTS: Kevin Ault shot the low individual gross in the American Legino Men’s League with 33.
Aug. 20, 1990
NEWS: Becky Ackerson talked about her trip to Brazil, including when the tour bus she was on was stopped and the passengers robbed at gunpoint.
SPORTS: Brother and sister team Brad and Chris Buckley won the Dayton Couples golf tournament with a 75 score.
Aug. 20, 1965
NEWS: Jacque Eilbert, 13, of Stratford, received the reserve shorthorn champion award at the Boone County Fair baby beef show.
SPORTS: The YWCA All-Star softball team beat Lanedale 15-9.
From Our Files
10 years ago
Aug. 13, 2005
NEWS: Local drivers were complaining about rising gasoline prices – in the range of $2.29 to $2.47 per gallon.
SPORTS: The Fort Dodge White Sox, a 12-and-under baseball team, placed sixth in the Division I national championships.
25 years ago
Aug. 13, 1990
NEWS: An ecumenical service at the Chapel on the Hill at Friendship Haven paid tribute to Dr. Clarence Tompkins on his 90th birthday.
SPORTS: Bill and Cindy Olsen, of Des Moines, combined for a 1-over-par 72 to win the Fort Dodge Couples Open golf tournament.
50 years ago
Aug. 13, 1965
NEWS: John Kauffman, 7, and Tim Kauffman, 11, and their pony, Pepper, won grand prize in the Back-to-School parade in Fort Dodge.
SPORTS: The Gaines All-Stars of Hunnewell, Missouri, beat the Fort Dodge Merchants 15-4 in softball.
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From our files: April 2009
