10 years ago (1993)"The Hills City Council recently approved the purchase of blue and white banners welcoming visitors to the city. The banners are found on Main Street and along Highway 270."25 years ago (1978)"Tuesday night was the big night for the annual H-BC Arts Show and a number of winners were chosen in each category. Winners in the adult class included: Phyllis Schouwenberg, M; Don Schellhouse, M; Carol Hoogeveen, Best of Show; Eloise Wohlford, Outstanding Achievement; Annette Taubert, Best of Show; Ms. Glenda Kuehl, M; Gertie Martens, Best of Show; Linda Marshall, M; and Eunice Baker, M.‘M’ is being used here to indicate the medalion awards." 50 years ago (1953)"Dick Moser Jr. advised his folks, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Moser, that he was to be in Nevada last Friday and to remain there for 20 days, during the testing of atomic weapons. Last Friday it was reported that one of the largest atomic explosions in history was set off, so it is anticipated that Dick got a chance to see what it was like." 75 years ago (1928)"How many people in Hills realize that we have one of the biggest chick hatcheries in this section of the country — known as the Hills Hatchery, Tim Bonestroo, proprietor.In an interview with Mr. Bonestroo last Tuesday, a reporter learned that so far this season he has sold about 8,000 chicks, and could easily have disposed of 5,000 more had he started the incubators earlier in the season."100 years ago (1903)"The tennis court was formally opened yesterday and a good day’s sport was had. The court is in fine condition. The boys will organize a club and lay out another court right west of the old one."
