Commentary
Immigration a hot topic in America since Day 1
Butch Furse
Immigration has been a near-daily national topic recently by United States politicians and this country’s citizenry. Actually, the subject is nothing new.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A Texan’s observations on Nebraska
Jacob Courtney
Hello, Hamilton County! Having been a guest from Texas since March, I have yet to make proper introductions. I could list my likes and dislikes in a boring fashion that reads like a dating profile, but I figure there is a better way than that.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A’ROR’N Days gives community reason, opportunity to celebrate
Kurt Johnson
It’s time for a party, Aurora style.
The last weekend in June has become a must see and do event here in Hamilton County, a gig anyone with ties past or present to this community marks down on the calendar months ahead of time.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Food pantry help much appreciated
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
The Hamilton County Food Pantry would like to thank Hamilton County for helping the pantry once again surpass our goal during Can Care-A-Van.
Our goal this year was 30,000 pounds and we collected in food and monetary donations 45,648 pounds.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Born in a hotel tale nothing compared to Churchill
Butch Furse
Over the years I raised a few eyebrows when in a conversation about someone asking where I was born. My answer, “In a hotel” generally left a puzzled look on the face of the listener as he/she hesitated to pursue anymore questioning.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Leadership needed to address growing demand for daycare
Kurt Johnson
Whether you have young children at home or not, daycare is a priority issue here in Hamilton County.
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A special moment for two Aurora alumni followed Saturday’s Shrine Bowl game as Tom Kropp, one of the most decorated Nebraska high school athletes in state history took time to meet with Gage Griffith, the man who took down Kropp’s Aurora discus school record earlier this spring.
Pair of Husky legends share unique postgame handshake
Richard Rhoden
Tom Kropp is a recognizable figure across the state for his legendary accomplishments that started in an Aurora uniform 50 years ago.
Just the mention of the name Kropp brings stories of game-winners, no hitters and the impossible becoming possible.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Modern era technology can make a guy feel foolish
Butch Furse
Time sure flies when you grow older. We guess we shouldn’t complain. At least we’re still around.
Time flying was evident in our household a week ago when we were searching for the American flag to fly for the Memorial Day on our home’s flagpole.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Keller raised the bar for local healthcare over 50-year career
Kurt Johnson
Diane Keller believes firmly in a continuity of care concept, in her own life experience as well as the organization she has made her life’s work.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Slow rains stir renewed concern on rural roads
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor:
First off I want to say how extremely happy I was to receive the abundance of rain we got and how it came, slow with no run off. However, I had to travel the country roads as I have my mom to help and go to work.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022