Thirty years ago, a sidewalk along Hillside and Sunset drives was proposed to cost less than $215,000.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the July 29 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Ten years ago, Jordan Public Schools for the fifth year in a row did not increase prices on lunch tickets or extracurricular activities.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in
the July 29 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Ten years ago, the unemployment rate in Scott County sat at 2.1 percent, compared to 2.7 percent statewide.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the July 29 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Seventy years ago, Works Progress Administration foreman Henry Arens said that his crew of 10 men have laid 1,740 feet of concrete sidewalk.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in
the July 22 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Fifty years ago, after being flood damage to Fairgrounds Park in Jordan, the Scott County Fair received a new cow barn and a new swine barn.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in
the July 22 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Thirty years ago, a Zaun family reunion drew 300 people to North Dakota.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in
the July 22 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Ten years ago, the Jordan Police Department added Bob Malz, Brian Stolt, and Ryan Konken. Malz was hired to be the new police chief.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in
the July 22 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.   

Ten years ago, the Jordan Brewers won their 500th game with Charlie Larca as manager.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in
the July 22 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.  

To read about Jordan sports or baseball in the southwest metro area,
go to http://scoreboard.mn/. 

Ten years ago, the new Scott County Extension and Conservation Center building at the county fairgrounds held an open house and dedication.

To learn more about Jordan's history, read the Looking Back column in the July 22 print edition of the Jordan Independent or go to jordannews.com/news/looking-back.  

Kristin Holtz of the Shakopee Valley News reports:

Dale’s visits were always a bright spot in Tim Lundmark’s day.

Dale would shuffle down the hallway into Lundmark’s office at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth to shoot the daily breeze, browse the Internet or listen to music.

With Dale’s death last Thanksgiving, those are the times Lundmark misses most.

“Even though there was a huge age difference, he became my best friend,” the Shakopee resident said.