Ten years ago, Paul Dillon and Tasha Quinnell reigned as homecoming king and queen at Jordan High School.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 2 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 Terry Hartman and Pete Scheffler were named Jordan High School's homecoming queen and king.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 2 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, the Jordan Fire Department built the warming house at the Mill Pond.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 2 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, the spotting of a young deer meant that the herd in St. Lawrence Township might be increasing.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Oct. 2 issue of the Jordan Independent. Read it online in the Print Edition section, or subscribe by going to www.jordannews.com/subscribe.

Jacob Wielgus reports:

After Dave and Pat Siwek's great-great-grandfather Joe founded Siwek Lumber in 1933, the two have been participants in the family business.

In the 1920s, Joe Siwek traveled to America from Poland with his mother and sister in order to meet up with his father, who was already living in Minneapolis. After Joe married Francis, the couple founded Siwek Lumber.

Breanna L. Carlson reports:

David and Melinda Morales' surname originates from the Spanish heritage, but much more culture lies behind the name. Hawaiian, Mexican, and Canadian cultures also make up the Morales family.

The couple has four children who are one-fourth Canadian, one-fourth Hawaiian and one-half Mexican: Hector, Melinda, Mark, and Michael. The Morales family has been living in Jordan for 13 years and embraces their culture by incorporating traditions from their heritage into their home.

Sarah Taylor reports:

The name Dean might be a familiar one – that is, if you ever knew Earl and Marie Dean, longtime residents of Jordan.

Earl can remember seeing one entire wall of his aunt’s home devoted to his ancestry. From that display, he first learned of his German and Danish heritage.

He learned that he is a descendant of one of the men whom came to the new world on the Mayflower, Richard Warren.

If a whole lot of talk is any measure of an election – and it usually is – expect a wild one this year.

Credit the Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce and the Scott County Historical Society with paying close attention.

Between the two organizations, all four of the most interesting local election races will have candidate forums. The first one is next Thursday.

Ten years ago, quarterback John Tieben and split end Bill Hennen broke school records in passing yards and single-game touchdowns during the Hubmen football team's 40-14 win against Mankato Loyola.

For more information, read the Looking Back column in the Sept. 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, decaying organic material that entered Sand Creek near Montgomery killed tens of thousands of fish, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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