Dr. Jesse Bell, a professor of water, climate and health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, shared his research and views on studies involving the presence and impact of nitrates in the state’s drinking water supply at the Grain Place Foundation’s Field Day on July 18.

Dr. Jesse Bell, a professor of water, climate and health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, shared his research and views on studies involving the presence and impact of nitrates in the state’s drinking water supply at the Grain Place Foundation’s Field Day on July 18.

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Researcher: Nitrate exposure a growing public health concern

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Concerns about nitrate contamination in Nebraska’s groundwater extend well beyond drinking water...
The city’s ambulance service has been the focus of much discussion and sometimes heated debate over the past two years

The city’s ambulance service has been the focus of much discussion and sometimes heated debate over the past two years

New era begins for Aurora ambulance service

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The city’s role as owner/operator of a fire-based ambulance service will come to an end next month...
Quite a striking photo!

Quite a striking photo!

Lightning strikes 1st place in 'Snapshot Nebraska'

Friday, July 24, 2026

Tricia Kubik won first place in the Snapshot Nebraska category of the ANR Amateur Photo Contest with this capture of what appears to be lightning striking a tractor. She was visiting with Bryce Wert on her back patio on the edge of Aurora in June when she saw lightning in the distance.
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The Grain Place Foundation hosted its annual Field Day Saturday, which included three keynote speakers, all of whom participated in a panel discussion at the end. Pictured from left are: Chris Helzer with the Nature Conservancy, Dr. Jesse Bell, KSU sociology professor Matthew Sanderson and Grain Place Farms founder Dave Vetter.

The Grain Place Foundation hosted its annual Field Day Saturday, which included three keynote speakers, all of whom participated in a panel discussion at the end. Pictured from left are: Chris Helzer with the Nature Conservancy, Dr. Jesse Bell, KSU sociology professor Matthew Sanderson and Grain Place Farms founder Dave Vetter.

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Changing minds about changing soil

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
For Kansas State University sociologist Matthew Sanderson, regenerative agriculture isn’t simply...
Regenerative agriculture is about working with nature – enhancing soil health, boosting biodiversity and building resilience – to create ecological wins and put money in the bank.

Regenerative agriculture is about working with nature – enhancing soil health, boosting biodiversity and building resilience – to create ecological wins and put money in the bank.

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Regenerative ag economics: From the ground up

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
“If it improves the ground, it’s going to improve my potential income.
David Vetter (right), CEO of Grain Place Foods, leads a tour of the organic farm near Marquette during a Field Day in 2023. Tours of both the farm and the processing facility will be part of the morning session of the 2026 Field Day on July 18.

David Vetter (right), CEO of Grain Place Foods, leads a tour of the organic farm near Marquette during a Field Day in 2023. Tours of both the farm and the processing facility will be part of the morning session of the 2026 Field Day on July 18.

Soil health to be front & center at GPF Field Day

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
A panel discussion on the connection between soil, human and community health will be just one of...
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Doug Koozer (right) is the owner of Ag Tractor Supply in Lincoln and a club sponsor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Tractor Restoration Club.

Doug Koozer (right) is the owner of Ag Tractor Supply in Lincoln and a club sponsor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Tractor Restoration Club.

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Meet Nebraska’s ‘Tractor Doctor’

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The ability to restore any vintage tractor that can fit inside his Ag Tractor Supply shop in...
Outfields Detasseling has reached its 25th year of service detasseling fields in northern Hamilton and Merrick counties, with apprixiomately 250 detasselers working for the company. Directing detasslers where to go next is Derek Keasling.

Outfields Detasseling has reached its 25th year of service detasseling fields in northern Hamilton and Merrick counties, with apprixiomately 250 detasselers working for the company. Directing detasslers where to go next is Derek Keasling.

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Outfield Detassling celebrates 25 years

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Entering its 25th year of operations, Outfield Detasseling and its crew have been working through...
Sawyer Decker (right) performs “Fabulous” from “High School Musical 2” during Broadway Academy’s Sunday afternoon performance. Performing with Decker is Jack Chavanu.

Sawyer Decker (right) performs “Fabulous” from “High School Musical 2” during Broadway Academy’s Sunday afternoon performance. Performing with Decker is Jack Chavanu.

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Local students learn ‘Opening Up’ at Broadway Academy

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
After a full week of rehearsals and workshops, 24 students from across central and eastern Nebraska...
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Sports

Landen Hansen hustles out a grounder during Aurora's 11-2 loss to Alliance Monday at the Class B American Legion state tournament in Wayne.

Landen Hansen hustles out a grounder during Aurora's 11-2 loss to Alliance Monday at the Class B American Legion state tournament in Wayne.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors end year at state

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Despite being the hottest day of the year, the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team couldn’t get...
Aurora Cooperative Juniors ace Dylan Ronnau was masterful against Wayne at Hank Overin Field Saturday, tossing 5-2/3 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out eight.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors ace Dylan Ronnau was masterful against Wayne at Hank Overin Field Saturday, tossing 5-2/3 innings while allowing just one run on three hits and striking out eight.

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Aurora opens state tourney with win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors squad did something the previous team to qualify for the...
The Aurora Cooperative Juniors team celebrates after defeating York 8-6 to win the Class B Area 4 championship at Levitt Stadium last week.

The Aurora Cooperative Juniors team celebrates after defeating York 8-6 to win the Class B Area 4 championship at Levitt Stadium last week.

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Aurora Cooperative Juniors claim district title

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
In order to qualify for the Class B state tournament, the Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team...
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