July 18, 2002
NEWS: A training session on automatic external defibrillators was held at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport.
SPORTS: Todd Cooney, of Des Moines, won the IMCA Late Model feature race at the Hamilton County Speedway.
July 18, 1987
NEWS: Gov. Terry Branstad cut the ribbon at Lehigh Clay Products Ltd.
SPORTS: The St. Edmond girls softball team defeated Audubon 14-2.
July 18, 1962
NEWS: About 3,500 people attended the Lancier Music Festival at Dodger Stadium.
SPORTS: Dave Sergeant, of Fort Dodge, carded 75 in the U.S. Golf Association's National Junior Tournament.