10 Years ago: May 2, 2009

NEWS: Changes to ISU Extension would keep all the county offices open, but they were regrouped into 20 regions.

SPORTS: St. Edmond beat Clear Lake 9-0 in boys tennis.

25 Years ago: May 2, 1994

NEWS: Lynn Polesky, a junior at Fort Dodge Senior High, was highlighted in The Messenger’s School Ties feature.

SPORTS: Charla Green won the 10th annual Tiara Classic bowling tournament at Ridgewood Lanes.

50 Years ago: May 2, 1969

NEWS: Lee Oester, of Fort Dodge, was the new president of the Iowa State Association of Life Underwriters.

SPORTS: Larry Castagnoli scored a hole-in-one at the Fort Dodge Country Club.