Ethanol plant a roller-coaster ride paying huge local dividends

A massive conglomeration of steel on the west edge of Aurora has been making headlines for the past 17 years in our community, not all of it positive, though the latest development is a signal of meaningful perseverance.

'Hey Siri, send a message, and this time get it right'

Technology is a wonderful thing, but it has its limits. Case in point is voice-to-text messaging services that often send embarrassing texts to family and friends which leave me feeling stupid, if not illiterate. Apparently, I’m not alone.

Theater deserves local support

Dear Editor: I was saddened to read the interview in the Feb. 1 issue of the Aurora News-Register  concerning the possible closure of 12th Street Cinema in the rather near future.

Unique parents, forever and always

Neither my mom or dad parented my siblings and me “traditionally.” My parents themselves didn’t come from normal upbringings. Due to my grandpa being in the Navy, my mom moved around the world every three years.

Sentiment must translate into sales if theater to remain open

Our community faces a harsh reality reflected in a front page headline of last week’s edition: “12th Street Cinema in danger of closing soon.” That may have come as a shock to many, but signs of trouble have been brewing since that dreaded pandemic pause.

Area’s generosity appreciated during holidays

Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Aurora​​-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

Seniors strive for balance

Being in high school is a balancing act.  Many kids are multi-sport athletes, multi-activity performers or somewhere in between -- there is rarely ever a minute of downtime for us students, especially seniors.

Annual Chamber banquet reflects community’s positive vibe

There was a buzz and palpable energy in the air Thursday night as the local business community gathered for the first time in several years to celebrate the annual Aurora Chamber of Commerce banquet.

New casino brings negative concerns

Dear Editor: I don’t know what you think about casinos, but I, find them disturbing. I’ve read articles stating fluff about our local casino, like all the jobs it will create; all the money it will bring in; a mere $90,000 per day. Honestly?

Good book a perfect match for cold winter day

There’s nothing like a good book on a cold winter’s day. It’s a standing invitation to escape from the world in the pages and prose of whatever genre you like to read, which the older I get feels like uninterrupted quality time to be treasured.