10 Years ago: Oct. 1, 2008

NEWS: The Palo Alto Sheriff’s Department celebrated the 100th anniversary of the jail by holding an open house.

SPORTS: Humboldt swept Hampton-Dumont in volleyball.

25 Years ago: Oct. 1, 1993

NEWS: Sandy Wilke joined the staff at Dodger Preschool.

SPORTS: Carroll Kuemper beat Fort Dodge, 3-1, in volleyball.

50 Years ago: Oct. 1, 1968

NEWS: Lloyd Northrup was promoted to supervisor at the Fort Dodge office of the Iowa Division of Rehabilitation, Education and Services.

SPORTS: Verna Davidson bowled a 212 game in the Alley Dusters league.