Your body is least important thing about you

There’s been a recent trend illustrating the effects of being a child of a so-called “almond mom.” An almond mom can be described as a mother that is constantly worried about their own weight and the weight of their children.

It’s time for spring clean-up in Aurora, and then some

While driving around the community recently to look at the new Streeter housing subdivision and other projects reflecting positive growth and change, I couldn’t help but notice some properties showing serious signs of neglect.

Aurora’s Future Problem Solvers program excels

Dear Editor: Last weekend was the Nebraska State Future Problem Solving competition at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. We were in attendance and were amazed yet again at what a successful FPS program Aurora has, and has had, for decades.

Ahh, springtime in Nebraska never gets old

No matter how many times you’ve lived through it, spring fever and all that comes with it is such an invigorating phenomenon, which I discovered yet again this weekend with some much-needed outdoor therapy, otherwise known as yard work.

Everybody needs to hear ‘What you do matters’

There’s nothing like a reunion to charge the batteries. Having grown up around friends, family members and colleagues involved in the Nebraska Press Association, NPA gatherings have been a source of energy and fun for me as far back as I can remember.

Survey will help set course for future of Aurora schools

It’s homework time for Husky Nation.

Help thank Mr. Sodomka, Mrs. Metzger for musical contributions to AHS

Dear Editor: This excerpt from the Aurora High School 2003 yearbook says: “The Aurora High School Band had been through a lot in the past few years, switching directors. This year, under the direction of Dan Sodomka, the band program rebounded and began to rebuild. “Mr.

Parents lead by example, help shape kids

As I sat at my usual lunch table this week, my friend and I had gotten on the topic of how well-rounded my dad was. She was telling me how she had used some of his prairie restoration work in her symposium and state FFA speech, to which I responded with the numerous other talents he possesses.

No need to embellish here on grant application

It is always interesting to me when two different areas of my job intersect at the same time. I recently had this experience while working on a housing grant and participating in a workforce development activity.

Lawmaking strategy being abused based on narrow, 1-issue viewpoint

New Nebraska laws and sausage have a lot in common this legislative session in Lincoln. Many people work hard and look forward to the end  result, but you don’t want to see it being made as unpleasant truths may emerge that make it much less appealing.