10 years ago (1994)"The 12-day Minnesota State Fair is now a thing of the past. But Rock County’s 4-H achievements at the state level are still being celebrated. Rock County 4-H’ers who collected purple ribbons (excellent rating) from the 1994 State Fair are Jennifer Willers of the Willing Workers 4-H Club. Willers was joined by Nicole Fick, Denver Go-Getters, in the fashion revue "Court of Honor."25 years ago (1979)"The street project in Steen made some real headway this week with the arrival of a special gutter and curb forming machine. The curb and gutter part of the Main Street paving project in Steen is formed by the machine in a single pass. The machine has special sensors which keep it moving perfectly level and straight. Following the installation of the curb and gutter, the street will be blacktopped. The community hopes to have the project completed soon." 50 years ago (1954)"Class officers and advisers for the current school term were selected during the past week. The seniors selected Vermayne Sundem as president; Wilmer Elbers, as vice president, Donna Wood secretary, Montie Horn, treasurer. The president and Mary Berghorst will be on the council and Mr. Berg will act as adviser." 75 years ago (1929)"Christian Moe, who has been manager of the Farmers elevator at this place for the past 19 years, informed a Crescent reporter last Tuesday that he had leased the Otto Nelson elevator on the Illinois Central tracks, and will open for business tomorrow — Friday. The Nelson elevator has been closed for about three years, and the re-opening of this institution means one more business house for Hills." 100 years ago (1904)"According to the Sioux City Journal the Great Northern railway will build a fast track through here next year. Eighty pound steel will be laid in place of the rails now in use and the joining of the Great Northern and Burlington systems will follow, making this their through line for the two systems by a connecting link between South Sioux City and Ashland. This will make a short line between St. Paul, Sioux City, Denver and Kansas City. The heavy steel has been laid as far south as Garretson this fall."