10 Years ago: July 13, 2009

NEWS: Karen Ervin was named Webster County’s court-appointed special advocate.

SPORTS: Winners of the 29th annual Kemna Auto of Fort Dodge City Tournament, presented by The Messenger, were: Kevin Ault (men’s open), Heather Frye (women’s open), Dean Underberg (men’s senior), and Diane Blomker (women’s senior).

25 Years ago: July 13, 1994

NEWS: Famous “Legion burgers” were a hit at Whittemore Days.

SPORTS: Greg Gates was named St. Edmond’s girls basketball coach.

50 Years ago: July 13, 1969

NEWS: The Rev. H. Thomas Primm conducted cornerstone laying ceremonies at Coppin Chapel.

SPORTS: Stanhope defeated Sandy’s Distributing 6-1 to win the Fort Dodge Invitational Softball Tournament title.