Fifty years ago, the Helena Helpers 4-H club won club of the year for the third time in a row.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Nov. 13 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Seventy years ago, 325 4-Hers from across Scott County gathered at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to celebrate.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 30 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Deer-vehicle crashes are most likely to occur during the autumn months, the peak time for deer movement, according to state departments of Public Safety and Natural Resources.

Seventy years ago, the spotting of a young deer meant that the herd in St. Lawrence Township might be increasing.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 2 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

"Finding Frosty," an essay by Dobbs DeCorsey, submitted to Tammy Randolph (published verbatim, but it is still in the editing process):

August 24 2008, the worst day of my life happens. This is the totally true incredible story of my lost bird. This story is full of intensity, sadness, and happiness. We live in the town of Jordan which is where it all began.

Fifty years ago, the local team of Charles Will, David Minar, and George Slinkard won a 4-H dairy cattle competition at the Minnesota State Fair.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Sept. 4 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Even though the city of Jordan says they must, the Petersons don't want to get rid of one of their three dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Despite a city ordinance that bans residents from owning more than two pets, the Peterson family is making a push to keep their third dog, Jack-Jack, at their Jordan home.

They have a short amount of time to make a difference. Two weeks ago, while the family was vacationing and after a police officer drove by and witnessed barking dogs in the family's front yard, a citation gave them 21 days to comply with the ordinance. The impact: One dog must go.

Last week, the Jordan City Council voted to deny a kennel permit to the Petersons.

Seventy years ago, local 4-H members, parents, and friends met monthly at the home of Frank Beckman.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 7 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.