Oct. 7

• 10 years ago in 2008

Marshalltown High School girls’ cross country squad was crowned the champs at the Norwalk Invitational as Lydia Martin was the individual champion and Emily Hunt came in third.

• 25 years ago in 1993

West Marshall homecoming candidates were: Christy Wiley, Betsey Berrey, Hilary Halter, Dana Dunn, Nicole Schuler, Craig Goecke, Jeff Edler, Nathan Pierson, Josh Riley and Jesse Nason.

• 40 years ago in 1978

BCL spoiled Gladbrook’s homecoming with a 23-7 victory as Mark Schwienebart rambled for 142 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Oct. 8

• 10 years ago in 2008

MHS homecoming court for 2008 consisted of: Allen Mann, Kyle Wildman, Matt Beye, Michael Appel, Willy Tan, Adam Levings, Theron Stewart, Lora Collison, Kalli Hannam, Wendy Tan, Courtney Moore, Tess Roseburrough, Taylor Gaffney and Danielle Eberline.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Mike Taylor and Dana Lovell were crowned the 1993 MHS homecoming king and queen in coronation ceremonies on Oct. 7.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Miller Junior High ninth grade cheerleaders were: Christy Speer, Linda Pfantz, Teresa Schutte, Shelly Petersohn, Jane Chandler, Sue Meyers, Julie Harkness and Jody Skov.

Oct. 9

• 10 years ago in 2008

Peyton Mannan, a seventh grade student at GMG, took second place in her 4-H sewing project on the dress she entered at the Iowa State Fair.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Scott Boston, with the help of another Troop 317 member, Conner Reynolds, put the finishing touches on his Eagle Scout project of building a seating area in front of MHS complete with benches and greenery just in time for the homecoming dance.

• 40 years ago in 1978

James Hinshaw, a freshman at the University of Iowa, has a collection of paintings and drawings submitted to the Iowa High School Art Exhibit which earned him a full tuition Paula Patton Grahame scholarship.

Oct. 10

• 10 years ago in 2008

Willy Tan and Taylor Gaffney were crowned the 2008 MHS homecoming king and queen in a Roundhouse ceremony on Oct. 9.

• 25 years ago in 1993

The GMG Wolverines raced past Dike-New Hartford 26-14 as Darin Welton led the offense with 108 yards on 14 carries and Tim Mull led the defense with 18 tackles.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Jaycin Cross, 5, of Liscomb, and Anthony Garrison, 10, of Toledo, took first and second place in their age groups at the Athletes vs. MS karate an judo tournament in Rock Island, Ill.

Oct. 11

• 10 years ago in 2008

West Marshall’s Drake Ferch rushed for 320 yards on 35 carries to score five touchdowns in the 47-34 victory over Bondurant-Farrar.

• 25 years ago in 1993

MHS boys’ golf squad benefitted from Pat Quernemoen’s 73 medalist score that clinched second place in the Central Iowa Metro League’s National Conference Meet.

• 40 years ago in 1978

The MHS girls’ cross country squad finished the dual with Cedar Falls in the top five positions with Sue Eichorn as the winner followed by Christy Calkins, Val Sharp, Patty Fisher and Marcia Mann to win 15-30.

Oct. 12

• 10 years ago in 2008

MHS junior quarterback Chanse Creekmur broke the school record for completions in the losing performance against Ames with 32 passes out of 50 attempts completed for 315 yards.

• 25 years ago in 1993

The BCLUW Comets volleyball squad rolled past South Tama 15-2, 15-9 and 15-4 as Shannan Kadner finished with 16 kills and Jane Smith hit all 13 of her serves including an ace.

• 40 years ago in 1978

A three-act play titles “Off the Track” featured off the wall scenes starring junior high students Bill Havelka, Allen Burt, Jane Eckles and Julie Ross.

Oct. 13

• 10 years ago in 2008

South Tama 2005 graduate Kyle Supianoski, a Wisconsin-Whitewater linebacker, was named Defensive Player of the Week by D3football.com

• 25 years ago in 1993

Presidential elections were held at Miller Middle School and Anson Middle School with Miller Co-Presidents Grant Bousum and Jill Lura winning and Phillip Henning and Samantha Gervich chosen Co-Presidents from Anson.

• 40 years ago in 1978

The MHS boys’ cross country team took fourth place at districts led by senior co-captain Todd Arnold who finished third and secured a team spot in the state meet.