Commentary

Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Passing the badge

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
There’s a new sheriff in town, or soon will be, and local residents can rest easy knowing there is a smooth changing of the guard pending at the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Kirk Handrup ended a 43-year career in law enforcement earlier this year, announcing his retirement.
Former Husky Austin Allen and Nebraska coach Scott Frost share a light-hearted moment during Nebraska’s Spring Game Saturday.

Former Husky Austin Allen and Nebraska coach Scott Frost share a light-hearted moment during Nebraska’s Spring Game Saturday.

Special return to Memorial Stadium

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Even with temperatures sweltering above 80 degrees, goosebumps and shivers jolted my body when Nebraska coach Scott Frost said during the pregame Tunnel Walk video, “Welcome back to Memorial Stadium.” It felt just like going back home after a long hiatus. Saturday, everything felt normal.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Thoughts on thunder, faith, trust in fellow man

Butch Furse
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The late night, early morning shower that passed through Aurora this past week was again a reminder of the days when our young children would rap on our bedroom door wanting to sleep with us because the storms with the lightning and thunder scared them.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Major milestone

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Congratulations are in order.  The News-Register proudly publishes its 20th annual academic achievement special edition this week called “Making the Grade.
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Join us for day of prayer May 6

Letter to the Editor
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Dear editor: Thursday, May 6, 2021 marks the 70th National Day of Prayer and the 30th anniversary of our community joining together in prayer in conjunction with this national observance.
Giltner track coach Nancy Lockmon received the 2021 CNTC coach of the year award during Monday’s meet. She was joined by Hornet assistant coaches Kirsten Kreutz (left) and Chip Bartos.

Giltner track coach Nancy Lockmon received the 2021 CNTC coach of the year award during Monday’s meet. She was joined by Hornet assistant coaches Kirsten Kreutz (left) and Chip Bartos.

Giltner’s Lockmon honored as CNTC coach of the year

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
For the first time in years, Giltner’s Nancy Lockmon didn’t attend Monday’s Central Nebraska Track Championships while wearing a stopwatch around her neck.  She still left the event with some hardware.
Jeni Obermier

Jeni Obermier

Chasing the summer sun

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Soon the sun will be shining and our days will keep growing longer. For Will, the pups and I this means it is time to get the camper out and hit the road. For years we would crash in his parent’s RV before we finally decided that it was time to bite the bullet and get one of our own.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Benjamin Franklin was a first on many fronts

Butch Furse
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The school year could be wrapping up next month. Well, at least school-out dates could be questionable for some districts because of the changes in what was a typical “school year” impacted by COVID-19.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Severe overreach

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Nebraska Department of Education is reaching well beyond its scope of authority with proposed state health standards that address extremely sensitive issues which should instead be taught by parents in the privacy of the home.
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President Biden order concerning

Letter to the Editor
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Dear Editor: On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order, mandating that any school that receives federal funding must function as if biological males, who claim to be female, are the same and vice versa, or risk losing that funding.