May 11, 2002
NEWS: Lake Nokomis Rendezvous in Humboldt demonstrated living in the 1840s.
SPORTS: Seth Zehr shattered his own discus record with a toss of 180 feet at the Dr. Brooks Relays in Des Moines.
May 11, 1987
NEWS: Rockwell City Community School Superintendent Elmer Prescott resigned his position after 20 years.
SPORTS: Mike Cormack was a double winner in the Fort Dodge Senior High Spring Open fishing tournament with the largest crappie and the largest bluegill, each 9 inches.
May 11, 1962
NEWS: Bob Bocken and Sandy Cognini were chosen as king and queen at the St. Edmond prom.
SPORTS: Nita Raghermell posted a 578 series in the Dodger Queens league at Dodger Lanes.