10 Years ago: Feb. 7, 2009

NEWS: The Fort Dodge Police Department received a donation of Yaktrax — a device that slips over shoes to help prevent falls on ice.

SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Humboldt 59-33 in boys basketball.

25 Years ago: Feb. 7, 1994

NEWS: Stacy Subbert, a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High, was highlighted in The Messenger’s School Ties feature.

SPORTS: A team made up of Fort Dodge eighth-graders won the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department youth basketball tournament.

50 Years ago: Feb. 7, 1969

NEWS: Mike Mills, 18, a grocery carryout boy at Fort Dodge Fruit and Grocery, was killed when the store’s canopy collapsed under the weight of ice and snow.

SPORTS: Rorie Tuel bowled a 200 game in the Women’s Sports league.