10 Years ago: April 2, 2009

NEWS: Ken Miller, of Fort Dodge, won $50,000 in the Iowa Lottery Double Payday game.

SPORTS: Iowa Central beat NIACC 12-2 and 3-1 in softball.

25 Years ago: April 2, 1994

NEWS: Pearl Madson, East Friendship Haven, received 99 red roses for her 99th birthday.

SPORTS: Joe McGough returned to St. Edmond as the Gaels tennis coach.

50 Years ago: April 2, 1969

NEWS: Fort Dodge attorney Louis Beisser was elected chairman of the board of the Fort Dodge Catholic Charities.

SPORTS: Bob Carlson bowled a 244 game in the Town and Country league.