This entry in Sunday’s Booster Days Parade in Hampton won the prize for Best Theme with its America 250-themed costumes and decorations. From left above are Sharon Klute as U.S. Flag Creator Betsy Ross, Damaris Olsen as the Statue of Liberty, Jean Anne Schmidt as Miss USA and Loa Winter as Uncle Sam.

This entry in Sunday’s Booster Days Parade in Hampton won the prize for Best Theme with its America 250-themed costumes and decorations. From left above are Sharon Klute as U.S. Flag Creator Betsy Ross, Damaris Olsen as the Statue of Liberty, Jean Anne Schmidt as Miss USA and Loa Winter as Uncle Sam.

Hampton celebrates summer, freedom

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
While heavy rains rolled through the area over the weekend, the weather had little impact on...
Brett and Stacie Faber of Aurora love to travel the world and have spent much of their vacation time over the years visiting various Disney parks. The couple will be moving to Florida next month, with plans to eventually join the Disney World workforce.

Brett and Stacie Faber of Aurora love to travel the world and have spent much of their vacation time over the years visiting various Disney parks. The couple will be moving to Florida next month, with plans to eventually join the Disney World workforce.

Aurora couple to follow lifelong dream to new life in Florida

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Brett and Stacie Faber have travelled the world over the past 30 years soaking up every Disney experience on the planet. Their passion for travel and the attraction to Mickey Mouse and Co.
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Ag Life

This wetland along J Road and just south of Highway 34 near the Giltner Spur has been filled up by recent rains to the point that, by one estimate, more than 100 acres is now underwater.

This wetland along J Road and just south of Highway 34 near the Giltner Spur has been filled up by recent rains to the point that, by one estimate, more than 100 acres is now underwater.

Recent rains ease drought concerns locally

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
While all of Hamilton County remained in the D2 Severe Drought category this week according to the...
David Haupt has joined the Center for Agricultural Profitability as a financial analyst, offering free, confidential one-on-one consultations to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers evaluate financial decisions and strengthen their business plans.

David Haupt has joined the Center for Agricultural Profitability as a financial analyst, offering free, confidential one-on-one consultations to help Nebraska farmers and ranchers evaluate financial decisions and strengthen their business plans.

NE Extension to provide farm financial analysis

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension...
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.

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.

Beef Month: The proven power of beef’s protein

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Editor’s note: As noted in last week’s Ag Life article on the challenges and opportunities in the...
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News

Gothenburg attorney Mike Bacon (standing) addresses the Phillips Village Board meeting as the Community Development Agency, to present a request for TIF financing for six new rental units proposed to be built by Bartunek 3D Enterprises.

Gothenburg attorney Mike Bacon (standing) addresses the Phillips Village Board meeting as the Community Development Agency, to present a request for TIF financing for six new rental units proposed to be built by Bartunek 3D Enterprises.

Phillips denies TIF financing for new housing units

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Despite the fact that the Village of Phillips has come to be known around the region for its use of...
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Sports

Wade Miller, a 2002 Aurora graduate now serving as an assistant coach in Seward, was an assistant coach for the South team in Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. He celebrated after the game with former Huskies Collin Stolpe and Canon Allen.

Wade Miller, a 2002 Aurora graduate now serving as an assistant coach in Seward, was an assistant coach for the South team in Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. He celebrated after the game with former Huskies Collin Stolpe and Canon Allen.

A final win, a lasting impact

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Aurora’s Canon Allen and Collin Stolpe wrapped their high school athletic careers up with a win in...
Ryan Staehr takes a chunky divot off the par-3 17th hole during Thursday’s second round of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club. Staehr turned in rounds of 86 and 88 for a two-day score of 174.

Ryan Staehr takes a chunky divot off the par-3 17th hole during Thursday’s second round of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club. Staehr turned in rounds of 86 and 88 for a two-day score of 174.

Ryan Staehr ends Aurora athletic career at state golf meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The one thing about Ryan Staehr is he’s never going to give up on something.
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