From our files: Jan. 5, 2019
10 Years ago: Jan. 5, 2009
NEWS: Shelly Escobedo talked about her job as Victim/Witness coordinator for the Webster County Attorney’s Office.
SPORTS: Anthony Latta, a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High, was highlighted in The Messenger’s Timeout With feature.
25 Years ago: Jan. 5, 1994
NEWS: David Stoulil was elected chairman of the Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors.
SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Humboldt 50-38 in girls basketball.
50 Years ago: Jan. 5, 1969
NEWS: Mike Triggs, 15, of Laurens, received the Eagle Scout badge.
SPORTS: Humboldt beat Webster City 71-48 in boys basketball.