Roman J. Kreuser, 92, of Jordan, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, Shakopee.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug.24, from 3-8 p.m. at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan, and also one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jordan.

Funeral arrangements by Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, Jordan, 952-492-2818. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com

Ten years ago, Tom Smith won his 61st game, tying Bob Vestal as the Jordan Brewers all-time wins leader. Smith's latest win came 11-1 against Chaska to gain the section crown.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 21 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, Gregg Wolf of Jordan became the first American to win the English Open Sporting Clays Championships of Great Britain.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 21 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, the city established a 20-mph speed limit along Park Drive. Jordan Public Works Director Dave Bendzick mentioned speed bumps were a possibility if drivers don't adhere.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 21 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

The hunt continues. Here is the third clue leading to the Heimatfest medallion:

Life would really boring be
If there was no hill, no tree.
Why not take an uphill stroll?
Gentle slope will take no toll.

What will be the end result
Of your search so difficult?
Wrapped up plain and tucked away
Big gold coin will have its day.

Put your work to such good use.
Long, hard trip is no excuse.
Why not go and take a chance?
By the school there is a manse.

Jordan’s treasure gently rests

Thirty years ago, the League of Minnesota Cities developed a plan for a former Jordan school that is meant to become a substantial residential property.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 21 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

The following obituaries are from the Aug. 21, 2008 print edition of the Jordan Independent newspaper:

The results of state science tests are in, and Jordan’s include a mixed bag.

The results are from the first-ever online science assessment for the state as part of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) tests taken throughout the year. The results include tests from students in fifth grade, eighth grade and at Jordan High School.

Here’s how the results break down for Jordan’s schools:

Fifty years ago, Rollie Sunder and Howard Voigt of the Jordan Commercial Club asked that readers call them or the football coaches if they can furnish rides to farmboys in need of transportation to football games and practices.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Aug. 21 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

After getting married last weekend, esteemed columnist Brandon Otte extended his commute.

“I guess I must have been spoiled by my commute in Jordan. … It may have been the best commute ever,” he wrote.

Read Otte's column in the Aug. 21 issue of the Jordan Independent.