10 Years ago: Aug. 22, 2008

NEWS: The final public meeting for a proposed aquatic center in Fort Dodge had a small turnout.

SPORTS: Decker Sports beat the Fort Dodge Sentrys 6-5 in Twilight baseball action at Patterson Field.

25 Years ago: Aug. 22, 1993

NEWS: Gary Winch joined the staff of Messenger Printing Co. as an outside sales representative.

SPORTS: Jack Kinley, of Des Moines, was in the lead on day 2 of the IGA Senior Amateur Championship at the Fort Dodge Country Club.

50 Years ago: Aug. 22, 1968

NEWS: There were 11,593 students enrolled in Fort Dodge public and parochial schools, including Iowa Central Community College.

SPORTS: Professional golfer Patty Berg conducted a golf clinic at the Fort Dodge Country Club.