Aurora businessman Todd Jensen takes the oath of office to become a city councilman representing Ward 1
More than 400 people responded to Aurora Public Schools’ facility needs input survey recently
Following his final jump as a Husky Thursday morning, Jayden Slagel was embraced by fellow Husky jumpers Stella Peterson (middle) and Kaitlyn Staehr.
A wealth of research has linked protein to favorable lifestyle markers such as healthy body weight and/or weight loss, maintaining and building muscle, and overall diet satisfaction. Plus Nebraska-raised beef is simply delicious.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Editor’s note: As noted in last week’s Ag Life article on the challenges and opportunities in the beef industry right now, beef itself is more in demand than ever, even in a time of rising prices at the meat counter.
Local feedlot owner Preston Franzen stands near the feeding bunk of a pen of feeder calves at his Franzen Feeders yards near Stockham. As a former Western Nebraska ranch kid and now the president of the York-Hamilton County Cattlemen, he loves to talk about the challenges, opportunities and future of the beef industry.
Ethan Freese uses a tool called a drip torch to drop burning fuel into the dry grass at Gjerloff Prairie on April 30 as part of a controlled burn.
Weather, drought and the daily demands of farming and ranching can take a toll on mental well-being. Healthy coping strategies, support resources and early recognition of stress can help Nebraska producers protect their health, their families and their operations.
Aurora grad Christina Powell has recently become the behavioral health supervisor at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, supervising Children’s newly-added Behavioral Health and Wellness Center of outpatient and integrated care. Along with providing care for patients, she provides clinical supervision for therapists and psychologists working toward their independent license. Sitting with Powell are her two children, Evan and Marisa.
The Legion Honor Squad gave a 21-gun salute to the deceased veterans buried at the Aurora Cemetery during the Memorial Day service held Monday morning.
Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger is the latest recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership presented by the Hamilton Community Foundation. This year’s award was announced at the annual Aurora Schools Appreciation Luncheon held on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 19.
Stella Peterson (left) and Kaitlyn Staehr hug it out after finishing fifth and second respectively in Thursday’s triple jump event.
Giltner sophomore Peyton Schutt earned two medals at the state track and field championships, including a runner-up effort in the pole vault and seventh in the 100 hurdles.
Jayden Slagle picked up triple jump gold in Class B Wednesday, clearing 47-4.25.
