10 Years ago: April 5, 2009

NEWS: Erica Carver was hired as a customer service representative at Security Savings Bank in Gowrie.

SPORTS: Iowa Central picked up three more softball wins in the Johnson County Tournament in Shawnee, Kansas.

25 Years ago: April 5, 1994

NEWS: Blanden Memorial Art Museum Director Philip A. LaDouceur announced his retirement, effective Oct. 1, 1994.

SPORTS: Iowa Central won 3-2 and lost 9-8 to NIACC in baseball.

50 Years ago: April 5, 1969

NEWS: Judge F.M. Hudson, of Pocahontas, died at age 73.

SPORTS: Mickey Lile bowled a 209 game in the Ridgewood Seniors league.