Oct. 14

• 10 years ago in 2008

Marshalltown Community College volleyball christened its new home, MCC Student Activities Center, with a rout of Iowa Central of 25-21, 25-1 and 25-23 as Freshman Librero Emily Smid was 12-for-12 with four aces and a team high 25 digs.

• 25 years ago in 1993

BCLUW volleyball players Shannon Kadner propelled the BCLUW girls to a four-set victory over East Marshall with 11 kills and six blocks.

• 40 years ago in 1978

The SEMCO Cougars handed LDF its first loss of the season in the 13-0 shutout as the Cougars had 245 yards rushing.

Oct. 15

• 10 years ago in 2008

Taylor Gaffney and eight other seniors said “good-bye” to the Roundhouse as they defeated arch rival Ames 25-20, 20-25, 25-15 and 25-20 to move into a tie for second place in the Central Iowa Metro League.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Y-Teen Fall Fashion Fling featured Y-Teen models Katie Lander, Jenny Gauthier and Angie Mead.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Rich Foster gained 113 yards rushing to help Anson Junior High take an 8-0 victory from Newton Central in the ninth grade competition.

Oct. 16

• 10 years ago in 2008

The BCLUW Comets closed conference play with a 25-23, 25-16, 18-25, 18-25 and 15-9 defeat of West Marshall as Leisha Box supplied 16 kills.

• 25 years ago in 1993

East Marshall Mustangs hammered Bondurant-Farrar 33-6 with Chad Hamiel leading the Mustangs in rushing with 106 yards and Dan Berggren catching five passes for 90 yards.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Bobcat award winners for the week were Dean Fogarty, outstanding offensive player; Dan Springer, top defensive player and Scott Hughes, winning the sweatknocker award.

Oct. 17

• 10 years ago in 2008

West Marshall’s Jake Shipley medaled at the Gilbert Invitational finishing in 14th place with a time of 18 minutes and 22 seconds.

• 25 years ago in 1993

Rogers Elementary third graders Tony Shearer, Jeanna Hennick, Ashley Smith and Jason Tietje worked upside down on their “Sistine Chapel” art project.

• 40 years ago in 1978

The Marshalltown High School boys’ cross country squad took third place at the Big 8 Conference meet with Todd Arnold leading the ‘Cats with a fifth place finish.

Oct. 18

• 10 years ago in 2008

The West Marshall Trojans won the East/West battle as Drake Ferch gained 176 yards rushing with two touchdowns and Sam Buck ran for 146 yards and three touchdowns in the 42-3 scathing of East Marshall.

• 25 years ago in 1993

The MHS boys golf squad rallied in the second round to capture fourth place in Class 4A at the State Golf Tournament with senior John Briggs leading the Bobcats with a two-day total of 151.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Iowa State University band brothers Martin and Michael Botts are members of the ISU Marching Band with Mike as the drum major and Martin in the brass section.

Oct.19

• 10 years ago in 2008

The East Marshall cross country runners successfully defended their North Iowa Cedar League Conference crown with 72 points led by Wes Ohrt with an eighth place finish.

• 25 years ago in 1993

The West Marshall Trojans swept Colo-NESCO 15-13, 16-14 and 15-11 as Amy Schau hit 18-for-19 and four aces; Shannon Blood hit 10-of-11 with two aces and Trisha Huntrods hit 10-of 11 for one ace to lead the Trojans.

• 40 years ago in 1978

Jeff and Scott Heleniak dressed as clowns in anticipation of the YWCA fifth annual Halloween Carnival for preschool through junior high youngsters.

Oct. 20

• 10 years ago in 2008

Marshalltown Community College soccer team recorded its 10th shutout in the 7-0 victory against Dakota County Technical College behind goals by Garry Perks, Heitor Piffer, Fabricio Nasare, Ricardo Santos and two second half goals by Neckel Paul-Kwasi.

• 25 years ago in 1993

The No. 11-ranked MHS volleyball squad swept Newton 15-4 15-10 and 15-1 as seniors Abbey Peterson, Julie Single, Jaimie Deibert, Michelle Airey and Tiffany VanGundy played their final home game.

• 40 years ago in 1978

The MHS girls swim 200-yard medley relay team of Kathy Ryden, Deb Wuest, Cindy Whitehill and Leslie Lytle set a new school record as did the 400-yard relay team of Whitehill, Ryden, Wuest and Rae Darter in the losing effort at Des Moines Lincoln.