Here's what Jordan Police Chief Bob Malz said about the American Legion regional baseball tournament, in which Jordan took second place last weekend: "It was a great tournament. Top-notch teams."

Mayor Ron Jabs added: "They did an excellent job on behalf of our community."

Crime and calls for service are down in Jordan, Police Chief Bob Malz reported tonight.

In July 2008, there were 32 crimes committed in Jordan. From January to July 2008, there were a total of 224 crimes.

In July 2007, there were 47 crimes. From January to July, the city tallied 276 crimes.

Malz's monthly police activity report shows:

- 50 thefts from January to July this year and 50 during the same period last year;

- eight gas drive-offs from January to July this year and 42 during the same period last year;

Criminal activity this January through September is dropping in Jordan compared to totals through the same period of time last year, according to a report from Police Chief Bob Malz.

On Saturday mornings, when children file into ballet classes in downtown Jordan, the sidewalk is covered with cigarette butts.

Scott and Carver counties received a grant for $60,000 from the state of Minnesota's Safe and Sober Communities program to enforce driving while intoxicated and traffic laws.

A street sign in the right-of-way near the Beckmans' home, located near the intersection of Hillside Drive and Woodland Circle, will be removed.

Generally, the Jordan Police Department enforces city ordinances based on complaints received, but lately, the city council has been asking for a more aggressive approach.

Jordan Police Chief Bob Malz told the city council tonight that crime has decreased this year, as compared to last year through July.

Here's what Jordan Police Chief Bob Malz says about the 13 block parties that will be taking place tomorrow, Aug. 7, in celebration of National Night Out:

Scott County Commissioner Joe Wagner stopped by my office yesterday. Later, he faxed me a letter that urged a recall of "No Show Joe." The name and address of Dale Kroc, a community activist and former opponent of Wagner's in this year's primary for a Scott County Board seat, was on the bottom of the note, which argued that Wagner didn't attend enough committee meetings.