10 years ago (1993)"Board member Joan Fagerness and Superintendent Knoll met in a joint session with representatives from Luverne to discuss options that would keep the programs in both districts alive and well. If the two programs are combined, more classes could possibly be added.Board members agreed it is important to keep H-BC’s ECFE program in operation. ‘I feel it’s important that we remain two separate entities or maybe we’ll lose some kids to the Luverne School that way,’ said Alan Harnack." 25 years ago (1978)"Monday, Rock County Auditor Charles Braa called The Crescent questioning the four year mayor term now filled by appointee Bud Bush. Braa had just received the city ballot for the Hills Council election which had been prepared and submitted by Clerk Delmer Larsen, and, where was the ballot for the mayor, he wondered. A quick check with Clerk Larsen turned up the fact that at least for the last election the mayor had been elected for a four-year term.Tuesday, former Mayor Dennis Roning cleared up any doubt that remained in the matter, ‘Prior to 1972, Hills Council members were elected to three-year terms and the mayor for two years,’ Roning told The Crescent. ‘In 1972, we voted to amend the terms to four years for both the councilmen and mayor.’ "50 years ago (1953)"Art Swanson suffered painful injuries this week when he fell 12 feet from a corn crib onto a concrete floor as the result of a board coming loose as he climbed. His face was badly cut, eyes swollen and his arm bruised, along with sprained wrists. He was advised to stay in bed for several days. Fortunately, he suffered no broken bones."75 years ago (1928)"Hilbert Brovold and Leroy Funk left for Minneapolis last Friday evening to attend the Minnesota University Homecoming Day celebration there on Saturday. They returned Sunday night to Hills, and from here Mr. Brovold left for Edgerton where he is an instructor in the high school."100 years ago (1903)"P.O. Skyberg recently informed a Crescent reporter that he had some money on hand for Martin Township, but so far our town board has failed to appoint a township treasurer to succeed P.H. Bly, who has resigned. This important question ought to receive the attention of the board at their first meeting."
