10 Years ago: Dec. 31, 2008

NEWS: Webster County 4-H held an activity day for Clover Kids — second- and third-graders.

SPORTS: Iowa State beat Niagara 89-39 in women’s basketball.

25 Years ago: Dec. 31, 1993

NEWS: Lori Nilles was the new editor of The Daily Freeman-Journal≥

SPORTS: Heather Simpson and Tyler Hildreth were double winners in the Young American Bowling Alliance Christmas tournament at Ridgewood Lanes.

50 Years ago: Dec. 31, 1968

NEWS: Myrtle Hewitt, Humboldt County Extension home economist, was named 1968 Humboldt Citizen of the Year.

SPORTS: Louisiana State beat Florida State 31-27 in the Peach Bowl.