Commentary
Letters to the Editor
News Staff
Dear Editor:In last week’s column titled “Our state’s judiciary is unaccountable,” Sen.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Mission Critical site an example of what hard work, vision can accomplish
Kelsey Bergen
Each year, Economic Development Week is celebrated from May 6-10th to recognize and honor the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Short recess
Kurt Johnson
It may be a short recess for Nebraska lawmakers.Though the 2024 60-day session officially ended Thursday, state lawmakers know that they will be headed back to Lincoln one day soon to tackle a property tax relief plan most Nebraskans agree is a top priority.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Voter ID petition exchange
News Staff
Dear Editor:While shopping a person meets a petitioner for Voter ID.Petitioner: “Sign our Voter ID petition.”Person: “Do I need ID to sign?”Petitioner: “No, we check your information and signature on your registration.”Person: “You just explained why we don’t need Voter ID.”Kent Goertzen,Aurora
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Say no to unnecessary tax
News Staff
Dear Editor:I will be voting against the city sales tax. My reasoning is as follows. Over the last 10 years assessed property values in Aurora have increased dramatically and have significantly increased the property tax revenue the town receives.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Sales tax will not reduce property tax
News Staff
Dear Editor:Do not be duked by the Aurora sales tax vote in May. I would like for all Hamilton County residents to know that this vote to add a 1.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
City sales tax proposal lacking a specific plan
News Staff
Dear Editor:What is the plan for the proposed sales tax? Is there a plan? I am told this sales tax proposal will raise approximately $1.3 million in one year. That equates to $13 million over 10 years and $26 million over the next 20 years.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Scheffler emerging as humble face of stardom
Kurt Johnson
Golf fans around the world tuned in to a tradition like no other this weekend and witnessed an official yet blatantly obvious changing of the guard.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Vote no on city sales tax
News Staff
Dear Editor:I have been a citizen of Aurora for over 50 years and during this time have seen our community build many facilities without using any tax dollars.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Vote no on burdensome, unnecessary sales tax
News Staff
Dear Editor:Evidently not everyone in Aurora has arrived at the conclusion that inflation is suffocatingly high. Our city council has come up with a resolution that, if approved by voters, would further diminish our spending power by introducing a 1.5 percent city sales tax.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024