10 Years ago: April 10, 2009

NEWS: Dr. John Bonner shared the realities of Civil War-era medicine at a Brown Bag Briefing at the Fort Dodge Public Library.

SPORTS: The Fort Dodge Senior High boys track team earned four first-place finishes at the Lincoln Invitational.

25 Years ago: April 10, 1994

NEWS: Dennis Plautz, planning director for the city of Fort Dodge, received certification as an economic development professional from the National Development Council.

SPORTS: Fort Dodge Senior High junior Tammy Utley broke a 16-year-school record with a 139-6 discus throw at the West Des Moines Valley Relays.

50 Years ago: April 10, 1969

NEWS: The mobile radio tower at the Central Telephone Co.’s satellite building, 300 Ave. E, was repaired after bolts holding two sections together broke, causing the top of the tower to lean.

SPORTS: Fort Dodge beat Boone 6-1 in boys tennis.