Looking Back – July 26

2008

Irwin Financial Corp. stock soared more than 22 percent on the first full day of trading after the corporation announced it would exit the home equity business.

1993

A single-engine airplane with no electrical power and a disabled right landing gear made a safe landing at Columbus Municipal Airport.

1968

A total of 5.03 inches of rain in 48 hours caused considerable flooding, closed roads and cut attendance at the 11th annual Bartholomew County 4-H Fair in half, but caused little damage to private property.