10 Years ago: Sept. 7, 2008

NEWS: The Otho Fire Department broke ground on its new fire station.

SPORTS: Iowa Central beat rock Valley 9-0 in football.

25 Years ago: Sept. 7, 1993

NEWS: Graettinger’s Labor Day celebration — the oldest in Iow — marked its 97th year.

SPORTS: Both the Fort Dodge and St. Edmond volleyball teams were set to have their home openers.

50 Years ago: Sept. 7, 1968

NEWS: Rachel Peterson retired after 51 years working for the Gowrie News.

SPORTS: Elnora Shafar bowled a 181 game in the Friday Night Circus.