10 Years ago: April 7, 2009

NEWS: The Fort Dodge City Council dropped a controversial plan to require Fort Dodge property owners to pay a fee when a nearby street is rebuilt.

SPORTS: North Carolina beat Michigan State 89-72 in the NCAA basketball tournament.

25 Years ago: April 7, 1994

NEWS: Troy and Kristen Ficken relocated from California and purchased the Free To Be Preschool and Childcare in Fort Dodge.

SPORTS: West Des Moines Valley beat Fort Dodge 192-206 in girls golf.

50 Years ago: April 7, 1969

NEWS: U.S. Air Force Maj. Harley G. Jergensen, son of Jennie L. Jergensen, of Eagle Grove, received the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal.

SPORTS: Ellen Rachuy bowled a 204 game in the American Beauty league.