10 Years ago: July 18, 2009

NEWS: The first Citywide Gospel Explosion was held at Calvary Memorial Church of God in Christ in Fort Dodge.

SPORTS: The Dodger baseball team beat Newton 2-1 in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal.

25 Years ago: July 18, 1994

NEWS: Keren Martin, a certified nurse’s aide at Grandview Care Center in Dayton, was featured for her care of the residents.

SPORTS: Bob Nieman, of Webster City, shot a 35-36 — 71 to win the Clement Auto Senior Golf Tournament at Lakeside.

50 Years ago: July 18, 1969

NEWS: City and county offices announced they would close for a half day to celebrate the Apollo 11 moon landing.

SPORTS: The North all-stars defeated the South 48-27 in the T-ball All-Star game at Butler School.