Commentary
Thanksgiving Day leftovers, are they better than original?
Kurt Johnson
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but before the calendar flips into December let’s talk turkey one last time. Or, more specifically, give some food for thought to leftover turkey.I heard about an interesting survey last week asking a question I had never heard posed quite that way.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
November holiday about so much more than turkey
Kurt Johnson
Giving thanks.It’s a simple premise, yet one often overlooked in today’s hustle and bustle world. We should pause this week to not only give thanks to friends and family who matter to us, but also to take stock and give thanks to ourselves.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
A fitting tribute to the late Bob Kremer’s legacy
Kurt Johnson
Bob Kremer was a consensus builder, a trusted man of faith who was the same person in public as he was during his time in the Nebraska Legislature.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Solid foundation
Kurt Johnson
The mood in Aurora’s industrial park was festive last week, and with good reason. BonnaVilla Homes, which has been an anchor in the local business community since opening its doors in 1970, reached a major milestone with house No. 35,000 rolling off the line.
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Extra! Extra! Walmart NOT coming to Aurora
Kelsey Bergen
Most people in the 68818 zip code are aware that there is a sizable project happening between Aurora and the interstate along Highway 14. What some people are unsure about is what type of business is being developed. Here is a quick spoiler alert: it is not Walmart.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Thank you, vets
Kurt Johnson
Once a year is not enough.As we prepare to collectively tip our hat in thanks to military veterans past and present on Veteran’s Day, there is a powerful sense of patriotism in the air.
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Double duty
Kurt Johnson
The News-Register staff turned the spotlight toward a most deserving subject this week with our annual workforce recognition edition.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Swift/Kelce combo takes both games to another level
Kurt Johnson
For the record, I’m not a Swiftie.I couldn’t name a Taylor Swift song if I had to, though it’s hard not to be impressed by this young lady’s business savvy and how she’s taking the entertainment world by storm.
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Celebrating autumn in Nebraska
Ron Burtz
In a tradition that dates back nearly 40 years, my sister and I have for many years collaborated on writing a poem that celebrates fall, a season that make us both mushy with nostalgia and produces a strange sort of angst that neither of us can adequately describe. But we try!
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
A visual treat
Kurt Johnson
In a word, it’s spectacular.The new mural which will be dedicated this week just off the downtown square is a vibrant, colorful, creative addition to our community.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023