Seventy years ago, Hahn's Store in Jordan sold Minnesota-grown potatoes at 23 cents for a 15-pound bag.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Jan. 8 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Fifty years ago, Scott County selected Glenwood Bridge Co. to build a $273,000 bridge over Sand Creek where it crosses Syndicate Street.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 25 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Fifty years ago, Jordan Elementary School put on the play "The Christmas Eve Visit."

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 25 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, several local organizations donated money for a sound movie projector.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 25 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Ten years ago, Mike Busch and Jacob Dvorak captain the Scott West Panthers wrestling team.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 18 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Ten years ago, local actors presented "A Christmas Carol."

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 18 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Thirty years ago, Christmas came early -- and from Korea -- for Myron, Debbie, Kristen, and Kara.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 18 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Fifty years ago, Ernie J. Wermerskirchen of Jordan won a seat representing Commissioner District 2 on the Scott County Board. A recount showed a final tally that put him ahead of his opponent by six votes.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Dec. 18 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, John Hennes of Jordan discovered and displayed a $1 bill from 1896.

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Ten years ago, Leo (Danny) Mornson, Jordan’s lone barber, celebrated 50 years of business.

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