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Miss Jordan30 years ago, Kes wears Miss Jordan crownJune 18, 2008 - 10:00am — Mathias BadenThirty years ago, Michelle Kes was crowned Miss Jordan. For more information, read the Looking Back column in the June 19 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.
Jordan Fire Department celebrates 125 yearsJune 11, 2008 - 10:49am — BrandonThe Jordan Fire Department celebrated 125 years of serving the community with a celebration and parade May 17. Here are some videos of the festivities: 30 years ago, Hub Valley Days took place in JuneMay 20, 2008 - 12:15pm — Mathias BadenThirty years ago, Hub Valley Days took place in mid-June. Orlan Zorn was the chairman of the annual event during which Miss Jordan is to be crowned. For more information, read the Looking Back column in the May 22 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.
More than just business at Celebrate JordanApril 8, 2008 - 1:44pm — BrandonWhile the Jordan Independent was broadcasting live from their booth at Celebrate Jordan, a lot of other exciting things were happening at Jordan’s annual business fair. Bauer Dance and Gymnastics dancers performed in the commons area during the festivities:  Last year’s Celebrate Jordan featured a first look at Jordan’s newest fire truck. What does this year’s 22nd annual event have for visitors new and old? Find out in this week’s issue of the Jordan Independent. Become a subscriber at www.jordannews.com/subscribe. (File photo) Have a photo you'd like to see on the front page? Send it to snapshots@jordannews.com 2007 by the numbersJanuary 4, 2008 - 2:07pm — Mathias BadenSome of 2008's numbers from Jordan -- in roughly chronological order -- are:
$90,500 paid to Jordan City Administrator Ed Shukle in salary
0 dates before Ken and Fern Crane got married
20 years of annual Jordan Lions scholarships being given out
 It’s 2008, and the Jordan Independent is looking back at some of the stories that made 2007 memorable. Tell us what you thought were the top stories of the year by voting in the poll on this page. (File photos) Have a photo you'd like to see on the front page? Send it to snapshots@jordannews.com Why not post a forum?October 8, 2007 - 5:57pm — Mathias BadenHey, why not post a forum on your favorite topic? Let's all talk about it. Just register, log in, and click Add Content and then "forum."  Trisha Laabs of Jordan was one of the kids to run through the inflatable obstacle course during Jordan’s Heimatfest celebration. For more coverage of the festival, read today’s Jordan Independent. You can become a subscriber by calling 952-492-2224 or by visiting www.jordannews.com/subscribe. (Photo by Mathias Baden) Have a photo you'd like to see on the front page? Send it to snapshots@jordannews.com Crowning Miss JordanSeptember 10, 2007 - 8:55am — Mathias BadenMelinda Morales, Miss Jordan 2006-2007, crowned this year's Miss Jordan, Sarah Will, in a ceremony during Heimatfest on Saturday. Here's the video footage of the coronation, including: |
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