10 years ago (1994)"Larry and Sherryl Knobloch, Hills, will welcome a new ‘daughter’ in August 1994, Chiaki Kubo, a Youth For Understanding International Exchange student from Japan. Kubo, who will be a student at Hills-Beaver Creek High School in Hills, will live with the Knobloch family for an academic year."25 years ago (1979)"H-BC’s marching band concluded its 1979 summer schedule with parade appearances at the Rock Valley Centennial and the Leota 4th of July celebration. The band won first place at both events."50 years ago (1954)"Weather? In plain words, it’s been hot. Sunday was a rough one, with the thermometer hitting very near the 100 mark. Monday was a little cooler and so was Tuesday. We could use a nice rain anytime now, as farmers plan to go harvesting the fine looking small grain crop."75 years ago (1929)"Quite a few of the young gentlemen of our vicinity motored to Rock Rapids Saturday evening, where they enjoyed roller skating at Island Park."100 years ago (1904)"The play, "The Noble Outcast," was given at the Hall Saturday night by members of the Ashcreek dramatic club. The acting was very well done, considering the short time some of the members have been practicing."