Sept. 23

• 10 years ago in 2008

North Tama cross country star Sara Stoakes has gone four-for-four since the being of the season as she finished first at the BGM Invitational in a time of 15:40

• 25 years ago in 1993

The GMG Wolverine volleyball squad swept Hubbard-Radcliffe 15-7, 15-8 and 16-14 as Jeri Hartwig hit 14-of-15 serves for seven aces, Kris Ruff hit 13-0f-14 serves with three aces and Carrie Boldt hit all her 11 serves for two aces.

• 40 years ago in 1978

LDF football squad mauled Colo 46-0 with Brian Salasek leading the offense with 14 carries for 155 yards while the defense held Colo to a minus five yards rushing.

Sept. 24

• 10 years ago in 2008

Franklin Elementary fourth graders: Katie Matney, Michael Snyder, Jacob Streeter, Luis Rubio and Tavian Rasmusson displayed raffle items for the American Red Cross fundraiser.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Marshalltown High School cross country runner Charlie Kelly set a new school record in the 5k at the Mohawk Invitational clocking 16 minutes, 1 second as the squad took a second place finish.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Todd Arnold turned in the fastest running of the 1978 cross country season and lifted the Bobcats to a second place tie with City High of Iowa City at the Les Duke Invitational.

Sept. 25

• 10 years ago in 2008

Little Miss Oktemberfest for 2008 was Emily Miller and Little Mr. Oktemberfest was Bryan Marshall.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Book skits presented by Fisher Elementary fifth graders saw Jamie Nixon and Justin Vogeler dress the part of sheep for the “Ramona and Her Father” skit.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Miller-Anson Special Hi-Y and Y-Teen Clubs newly elected presidents for 1978 were Jack Williams for Hi-Y and Andrea Gould, of Gilman, for Y-Teen.

Sept. 26

• 10 years ago in 2008

MHS girls’ cross country runner Lydia Martin captured first at the Gene Balk Invitational as the Bobcats finished second overall.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Glick Elementary students Nicholas Christensen, Jeff Brawner, Mary Hazen and Echo Dall were recipients of the Brintnall Award — a YMCA membership.

• 40 years ago in 1978

The West Marshall softball team scored six runs in the first inning and eight runs in the second to destroy Gilbert 14-1 as Dianne Rohrer led the Trojanettes smacking three base hits and driving in four runs.

Sept. 27

• 10 years ago in 2008

West Marshall’s Drake Ferch did a little bit of everything and West Marshall pickup up its biggest win of the season defeating No. 6 CMB 34-21 as Ferch rushed for 182 yards on 27 carries for three touchdowns and caught a pass for another.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Mary Langenbau’s 14 kills helped power the GMG volleyball team past Grundy Center 15-10, 15-10, 7-15 and 15-10 as teammates Kris Ruff and Deb Michels each fed the frontline with 10 sets-for-ace spikes.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Deb Davidsen and Beth Curtis worked on a large poster during Homecoming Week that would hang over the entrance to the cafeteria for the dance.

Sept. 28

• 10 years ago in 2008

During Prairie Heritage Day, Ashley Harris and Madison Sogge, of Marshalltown, taught guests how to turn whipping cream into butter.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Holly Hulin of the Laurel Livewires 4-H Club represented Marshall County at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., in junior and open dairy shows.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Barbara Mason was awarded the inaugural Vera E. Whiney Memorial Scholarship good for a one year’s tuition at Iowa State University College of Home Economics.

Sept. 29

• 10 years ago in 2008

At the Oktemberfest BBQ and Chili Contest the Haverhill Social Club took first place in the poultry division, won the prize for showmanship and praise for their grilled meatloaf.

• 25 years ago in 1993

East Marshall Homecoming Royal Candidates consisted of: Tanya Neisess, Heather Hoover, Jacie Weaver, Lisa Underhill, Kathi Eggleston, Jake Dolash, Aaron Wauters, Matt Knoll, Pete Peterson and Casey Waite.

• 40 years ago in 1978

MHS swim team members voted Cathy Whitehill “Swimmer of the Week” as she took second in the 200 yard freestyle, first in the 100 yard breaststroke and swam a brilliant final leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay to help team win 102-69 over Mason City.