Commentary
‘Mullet’ hairstyle part of ever-changing style trends
Butch Furse
ANR Sports Editor Rich Rhoden in his BigRich Sports Report made mention of former Husky Nate Boerkircher making good waves inside the Husker football workouts. Boerkircher has been noticed for his play on the field as well as his new flowing hairstyle called a “mullet.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Bands on Bricks, TDLC Cruise Night reflect community pride
Kurt Johnson
There was a feel-good vibe pulsing through the area Friday night and if you were paying attention you might have felt it all the way from Aurora to Hampton.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Aurora native Nate Boerkircher had his first Nebraska football game experience during the Husker Spring Game earlier this year, including the tunnel walk as shown here.
Boerkircher emerging in Big Red lineup
Richard Rhoden
The beautiful, flowing hair from the back of his helmet makes him stand out in the crowd.
It’s a unique look, something that’s required a ton of patience to come in and now, enjoy the spoils of a business in the front, party in the back look.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Aurora has a proud history of invention
Butch Furse
We came across a booklet called Home Town Tales that was written by Joseph C. Alden in 1935. Alden was a home town boy who eventually took the reins of the Aurora Republican-Register. In his booklet he recalled a variety of subjects, which included his report on “Symptoms of Inventive Greatness.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Cheering as one
Kurt Johnson
The flame has been extinguished in Tokyo, bringing the end to an Olympic Games unlike any before it.
Though some will remember this summer Olympics as much for the pandemic backdrop as the competitions themselves, there was much to celebrate for Americans tuning in to Tokyo.
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Drought taking a toll on summer in Minnesota
Butch Furse
A few weeks ago we headed to Minnesota to visit our son; hope to do a little fishing; take a break from the hot weather; and simply “just get away from the problems of the world.” Well, we successfully completed one of four of the goals.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
This year’s fair a fitting tribute to tradition, heritage
Kurt Johnson
That was a fair to remember.
This year’s version of the Hamilton County Fair made up for a scaled down COVID event in 2020, and then some.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
A trip back in time to Venus, NE
Kurt Johnson
Did you hear about the grand Fourth of July celebration in northeast Nebraska which drew 30,000 people to a 30-acre park?
It was quite the spectacle, by all accounts.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Space-age technology gives me a headache
Butch Furse
Over the past few years I’ve struggled with my old computer. Actually when I look back I’ve struggled with lots of things in this changing world. It appears fast-pace changes are moving past a guy who is geared for slow speed.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
This year’s county fair marks a significant anniversary
Kurt Johnson
A local tradition is unfolding this week with a celebration that marks a significant historical milestone while also honoring our ag-based heritage.
This year’s version of the county fair marks the 150th anniversary of the Hamilton County Agricultural Society.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021