Progress made on several fronts in 2023

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the progress made in economic development efforts throughout the past year.

Husker heartache

The sun did indeed come up Saturday morning (fittingly buried by the clouds), but an ache in the stomach remained which had nothing whatsoever to do with eating too much turkey on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day leftovers, are they better than original?

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.

November holiday about so much more than turkey

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.

A fitting tribute to the late Bob Kremer’s legacy

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.

Solid foundation

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.

Extra! Extra! Walmart NOT coming to Aurora

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.

Thank you, vets

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.

Double duty

The News-Register staff turned the spotlight toward a most deserving subject this week with our annual workforce recognition edition.

Swift/Kelce combo takes both games to another level

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.