Army veteran Kerry Chester was in Hamilton County last week on her 450-mile walk across Nebraska to raise money and awareness for her organization, Unite NE 450. Joining her for her hike on the Dark Island Trail last Tuesday were Holly Herzberg of Aurora and Hampton native Jodi Jefferson. Pictured from left during a break in Marquette are Herzberg, Chester, Jefferson, Shellie Gomes and Penny North.

Army veteran Kerry Chester was in Hamilton County last week on her 450-mile walk across Nebraska to raise money and awareness for her organization, Unite NE 450. Joining her for her hike on the Dark Island Trail last Tuesday were Holly Herzberg of Aurora and Hampton native Jodi Jefferson. Pictured from left during a break in Marquette are Herzberg, Chester, Jefferson, Shellie Gomes and Penny North.

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Traversing NE for women, girls

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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After five years of operating the Otto House as an Airbnb, Andrew and Taylor Willis decided to turn this historic house into their forever home. The couple is pictured in front of the newly restored house with their children, Ledger and Austyn.

After five years of operating the Otto House as an Airbnb, Andrew and Taylor Willis decided to turn this historic house into their forever home. The couple is pictured in front of the newly restored house with their children, Ledger and Austyn.

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Preserving the past, building for the future

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

“One day we will live here!” That’s what Aurorans Taylor and Andrew Willis said in 2020 when they purchased and opened the Otto House as an Airbnb on M Street. Today, that dream has turned into a reality.
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Ag Life

The Bish Enterprises FiberCut hemp harvesting system is among the top 16 finalists in the Nebraska Chamber’s Coolest Things Made in Nebraska contest.

The Bish Enterprises FiberCut hemp harvesting system is among the top 16 finalists in the Nebraska Chamber’s Coolest Things Made in Nebraska contest.

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Bish FiberCut makes sweet 16 of ‘Coolest Things’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
For the second year in a row, Bish Enterprises has a product that is a finalist in the Nebraska...
Pictured from left are Seismi Animal Health’s James Hundt, Arable’s Martha Zwonitzer and Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage.

Pictured from left are Seismi Animal Health’s James Hundt, Arable’s Martha Zwonitzer and Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage.

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Companies putting vital info in producers’ pockets

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
One of the new attractions at this year’s Husker Harvest days which took place west of Grand Island...
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News

For six months, Adam Beckman has been operating his new business, StreetDirt Cycles, in his shop at 606 Marquis Avenue in his hometown of Marquette. He performs diagnostics, repairs and restorations for regular and vintage bikes.

For six months, Adam Beckman has been operating his new business, StreetDirt Cycles, in his shop at 606 Marquis Avenue in his hometown of Marquette. He performs diagnostics, repairs and restorations for regular and vintage bikes.

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Beckman takes new StreetDirt Cycles venture for a spin

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
After nine years fixing motorcycles, Marquette resident and 2016 Aurora grad Adam Beckman has...
Pictured above performing Friday at halftime of the Northwest game are, from left, Violet Carstensen, Shaun Williams, Avery Miller and Lucy Johnson.

Pictured above performing Friday at halftime of the Northwest game are, from left, Violet Carstensen, Shaun Williams, Avery Miller and Lucy Johnson.

Marching Huskies headed to Harvest of Harmony

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Aurora Marching Huskies will be stepping off first Saturday in the 84th annual Harvest of...
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Sports

Aurora junior Hailey Hoff (1) hit a career milestone last week, collecting her 2,000th career set assist during the Huskies’ rivalry matchup with Grand Island Northwest in front of a home crowd.

Aurora junior Hailey Hoff (1) hit a career milestone last week, collecting her 2,000th career set assist during the Huskies’ rivalry matchup with Grand Island Northwest in front of a home crowd.

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Aurora volleyball’s Maestro

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Hailey Hoff assisted with everything up through the official writing of this lede last week.
Giltner’s Reese Rudy splits two Axtell blockers as the Hornets downed the Wildcats in two sets last week.

Giltner’s Reese Rudy splits two Axtell blockers as the Hornets downed the Wildcats in two sets last week.

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Hornets win two in Harvard

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Giltner continued a string of success last week, adding two more wins to its total before a...
The offensive line cleared some huge holes Friday against Grand Island Northwest, as shown here with Dylan Ronnau (6) and Jake Molliconi (52) taking Aidan Deneui out of the play. Ryan Carlson (56) is shown at right looking for someone to block.

The offensive line cleared some huge holes Friday against Grand Island Northwest, as shown here with Dylan Ronnau (6) and Jake Molliconi (52) taking Aidan Deneui out of the play. Ryan Carlson (56) is shown at right looking for someone to block.

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Hammer stays as A-Town downs Northwest in the rain

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Huskies needed all four quarters to win the Hammer Game for a sixth straight time Friday,...
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