10 Years ago: May 22, 2009

NEWS: The rehabilitation of the Oleson Park Bandshell was recognized by the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance.

SPORTS: Jesse Wilson, of Fort Dodge, caught a 60-pound, 68-inch spoonbill near Bonaparte in Van Buren County.

25 Years ago: May 22, 1994

NEWS: Don G. Phillips, of Otho, retired from Georgia Pacific Corp. after 44 years of service.

SPORTS: Barbara Nordstrom shot a hole-in-one at the American Legion Golf Course.

50 Years ago: May 22, 1969

NEWS: Ralph W. Bastian, of Fort Dodge, was named vice president of the Iowa State Bar Association.

SPORTS: Iowa Central’s John Krugman led the baseball team with a .388 average, 24 total hits, three triples, three homers and 22 RBIs.