From our files: Feb. 12, 2019
10 Years ago: Feb. 12, 2009
NEWS: Some Fort Dodge residents were dealing with flooding issues as ice jams caused the Des Moines River to overflow.
SPORTS: Iowa Central beat DMACC 79-76 in men’s basketball.
25 Years ago: Feb. 12, 1994
NEWS: Dr. Ted Ellis was elected chairman of the Emmetsburg Industrial Development Board.
SPORTS: Fort Dodge beat Mason City 43-29 in girls basketball.
50 Years ago: Feb. 12, 1969
NEWS: Ebbe W. Ostbloom, 65, retired from The Mr. Shop in the Crossroads Shopping Center, where he was vice president and general manager.
SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Bancroft St. John’s 89-69 in boys basketball.