A crew works to install the special rubberized play surface at the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground

A crew works to install the special rubberized play surface at the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground

Inclusive Playground debut nears

A crew worked to install the special rubberized play surfaces at the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground last week. The concrete work appears to be done and the steel perimeter fence has been installed, so playtime for kids of all abilities is now just days away.
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Larry and Jane Nunnenkamp of southern Hamilton County display the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award they were presented with at this year’s Hamilton County Fair. Their property, situated east of Highway 14 near County Road 4, was first purchased by Larry’s grandfather, William “Bill” Nunnenkamp in 1926.

Larry and Jane Nunnenkamp of southern Hamilton County display the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award they were presented with at this year’s Hamilton County Fair. Their property, situated east of Highway 14 near County Road 4, was first purchased by Larry’s grandfather, William “Bill” Nunnenkamp in 1926.

‘By God’s grace, 100 years and counting’

It was exactly a century ago this year when an acreage of farmland in southern Hamilton County came...
Despite some green snap from winds associated with the July 8 thunderstorm, local agronimist Orvin Bontrager said the corn crop in Hamilton County looks good this year.

Despite some green snap from winds associated with the July 8 thunderstorm, local agronimist Orvin Bontrager said the corn crop in Hamilton County looks good this year.

Corn, bean crops reported in good shape

Despite some damage caused by the storms that rolled across the county earlier in July, Aurora...
Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

Pool season deemed a splashing success

It was smooth sailing for the Aurora Aquatic Facility during the 2026 pool season which ended last...
Pictured from left are Robbie Roberts, Sam Moyer, Doug Kittle, Jordan Stithem and Sami Vincent. The group gathered at the Aurorans 4 Diamond Sports complex Thursday to recognize a changing of the guard in volunteer management.

Pictured from left are Robbie Roberts, Sam Moyer, Doug Kittle, Jordan Stithem and Sami Vincent. The group gathered at the Aurorans 4 Diamond Sports complex Thursday to recognize a changing of the guard in volunteer management.

New generation steps to the plate at A4DS

Fourteen years after the first pitch was thrown at the Auroran’s 4 Diamond Sports complex, some of...
Aurora’s Canon Allen (left) and Giltner’s Avery Reeson were selected as the Aurora News-Register’s athletes of the year for the 2024-25 sports season. Allen and Reeson pose for a photo with ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden.

Aurora’s Canon Allen (left) and Giltner’s Avery Reeson were selected as the Aurora News-Register’s athletes of the year for the 2024-25 sports season. Allen and Reeson pose for a photo with ANR sports editor Richard Rhoden.

Exemplary leaders

No one will ever accuse Canon Allen or Avery Reeson for being the tallest in the group, unless they...