Jordan Elementary School held its annual Halloween parade, where students got to dress up and show off their costumes to parents and Jordan residents.

From ghouls and goblins to geishas and glam girls, the kids represented the best of the costume world.

Check out some of the kids's costumes in the following videos.

At the 150th anniversary of Immanuel United Methodist Church earlier this month, Ron Mornson, a freelance photographer from Jordan, took photos. They can be purchased at www.jordannews.smugmug.com. See the slideshow:

The Jordan volleyball team are one step away from the state tournament.

The Jaguars moved to the Class 2A, Section 2 championship game by defeating Belle Plaine 25-19, 25-17, 25-14on Thursday night on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter.

Jordan will now face Le Sueur-Henderson on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. in the championship match of the section playoffs. The game will be played at Gustavus Adolphus again.

Le Sueur-Henderson and Jordan split their two matches in the regular season.

Whether we want to accept it or not, most of us do have a spirit living with us. It is on the rare occasions that some spirits become tired of living in the background and want to become more involve with the family that dwell in “their” home.

Ron Jabs

- Age: 56

- Years lived in the city: 55

- Family: Wife Connie (married 32 years). Two sons: Paul Jabs, wife Michelle, and one grandson; Nathan Jabs and wife Sarah

- Employment: Ron has worked for Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative for more than 36 years. He has held various positions involving engineering, operations, and community relations and works closely with government and community organizations within its nine county service area service area.

In anticipation of the Nov. 4 Jordan mayoral election, incumbent Ron Jabs answered questions asked by the Jordan Independent:

JI: Why are you running for a city council position? If elected, what will be your top focus, and how will your expertise, work experience, or talents help achieve your goal?

Ron Jabs realizes he is lucky to be here today.

He has been to the brink of death and survived. Long ago, his struggles with cancer gave him a renewed perspective on life, and he’s trying to enjoy it to the fullest.

“I don’t want anybody to feel sorry for me,” Jabs said. “It may sound strange, but it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. … I just feel very lucky.”

Pete Ewals

- Age: 49

- Years lived in the city: More than 20

- Family: Wife Deb, Daughter Grace

- Employment: Planner for more than 20 years. Currently employed at Applied Vacuum Technology Inc. More than 20 years of experience planning, forecasting, and organizing in a corporate setting and have received multiple awards for outstanding performance in cost savings, management, and overall communications improvements

- Education: High school. Some college

In anticipation of the Nov. 4 Jordan mayoral election, candidate Pete Ewals answered questions asked by the Jordan Independent:

JI: Why are you running for a city council position? If elected, what will be your top focus, and how will your expertise, work experience, or talents help achieve your goal?

PE: It's time for a change here in Jordan. It's time for government that will work for the people and not happen to the people. One of my strengths is bringing groups together to solve complicated problems.

It was a spring like many other springs. Floods ravaged the roads and bridges in Shakopee and Jordan, and the best way to get to a job west of town was to go south to Belle Plaine, cross the Minnesota River, then through Cologne.

The daily trip from Jordan took Pete Ewals to a place where, he said, he had a “stroke of luck.” In between Belle Plaine and Cologne sits a much smaller town called Gotha. Ewals knew about the town’s general store, and he frequently drove by.