Commentary
Parents can restore the fun of school sports for their kids
Ron Burtz
A somewhat startling statistic was revealed last week at the first-ever parents sports information meeting in Henderson held for the new H&H sports coop involving the Hampton and Heartland school districts.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Stay in your lane, and hope trucking industry does too
Kurt Johnson
When your 20-ton paper shipment shows up the wrong way and the driver can’t explain why, it’s a crash course in today’s trucking industry: expect the unexpected.That’s the name of the game these days when working with the U.S.
Friday, August 15, 2025
ANR changes pending
Kurt Johnson
After months of planning, the Aurora News-Register has introduced a series of format changes designed to increase both the quantity and timeliness of local news distribution, as well as a new circulation rate structure necessary to support those objectives.
Friday, August 15, 2025
Work, courtesy of 1st Street road crew appreciated
News Staff
Dear Editor:I am writing this letter to say “Thank You” to Mid-Nebraska Land Developers. To Aurora citizens who are not aware, they are the company who is doing the work on 1st Street.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
School bells to ring
Kurt Johnson
The first school bells are set to ring next week in all four area districts, signaling a new year of learning, change, and opportunity. For some families, it’s the first magical walk into kindergarten.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Employment numbers spike in Hamilton County
Kelsey Bergen
Aurora Development Corporation (ADC) puts out an Economic Indicator report each month, which gives a high-level overview of metrics across Hamilton County. The report covers taxable sales, building permits, average wages, job listings, employment rates, home listings and the median listing price.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Stories recalling Gambles history ‘warmed my heart’
News Staff
Dear Editor:After the stressful week of major changes on the landscape of the square in downtown Aurora for me, I want to thank all those who have been supportive and caring about me while sharing memories of experiences they had with my parents when they had Campbell’s Gambles from 1964-1977.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Let the fall of Gambles bldg be a wake-up call to community
Kurt Johnson
The demolishing of a once-thriving retail hub in downtown Aurora last week served as a vivid reminder of just how vital ongoing maintenance is to a structure’s long-term stability.The former Gambles building served Aurora well in its prime, but that era has long since passed.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Best seat in the house to document downtown history
Kurt Johnson
The view from atop Susan’s Books & Gifts warehouse Thursday morning was mesmerizing, offering a front-row seat to a historic day in downtown Aurora I’ll not soon forget.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Aurora’s volunteer fire department vital
News Staff
Dear Editor:Aurora Volunteer Fire Department Volunteers and volunteering has been an integral part of our country and certainly our community since the beginning. There are many ways to dedicate your precious time to the greater good and to further the cause most passionate to you.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025