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Lukas Fry (front) gets into the music during the senior athletes’ dance alongside fellow classmates from left Landon Siebke, Jace Dorsey and Dane Bellis.

Lukas Fry (front) gets into the music during the senior athletes’ dance alongside fellow classmates from left Landon Siebke, Jace Dorsey and Dane Bellis.

Husky spirit fires up Homecoming crowd

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Having graduating from Aurora High School 27 years ago, Brad Bangs is well known to the community and students, and was warmly welcomed as this year’s keynote speaker at the Homecoming pep rally.
Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.

Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.

Homecoming royalty

Kurt Johnson
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Aurora seniors Charlie Evans Jorja Pohlmeier were crowned king and queen Friday during halftime of the football game, capping off a week of Homecoming activities.
The council chambers at Aurora City Hall were overflowing with poeple during Thursday's 'pink postcard' public hearing regarding a proposed 38 percent property tax increase.

The council chambers at Aurora City Hall were overflowing with poeple during Thursday's 'pink postcard' public hearing regarding a proposed 38 percent property tax increase.

Proposed city tax hike stirs heat during pink postcard hearing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
More than 130 people filled the council chambers at City Hall Thursday, many venting frustration at the city’s proposed 38 percent jump in tax asking, as well as a lack of information explaining the $751,816 increase.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hampton school sets budget, tax request

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
In a brief special meeting held Monday night, the Hampton Board of Education gave final approval to the district’s 2024-25 budget and tax asking. The meeting was merely a formality, however, since the budget had been discussed in a public hearing just before the Sept.
Fagan, Faller, Klute and Wiens

Fagan, Faller, Klute and Wiens

Four candidates vie for seats on Hampton School Board

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Voters in the Hampton School District will decide Nov. 5 between four candidates for three open seats on the board of education. The candidates competing for four-year seats on the board include incumbents Megan Faller, Derek Klute and Tamara Wiens. They are joined by newcomer Mitchell Fagan.
Property manager Michelle Juzyk stands outside the Streeter Apartments, which include both 4-plex and 8-plex units.

Property manager Michelle Juzyk stands outside the Streeter Apartments, which include both 4-plex and 8-plex units.

Streeter Apartments ready for occupancy

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Two new apartment units are set to welcome tenants in the Streeter Subdivision in the next two weeks, addressing what is reported to be a critical need for rental housing in Aurora.
Carrie Sheldon of North Loup, browses the jewelry made by Blue Eyed Bootique.

Carrie Sheldon of North Loup, browses the jewelry made by Blue Eyed Bootique.

Weather sends Art Walk to TLC

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
It was a change of scenery for artists and patrons alike as Art Walk Aurora was relocated to The Leadership Center (TLC) for its 11th annual run on Sunday.
Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman addresses a crowd of approximately 100 people Monday during a public hearing focused on the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget.

Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman addresses a crowd of approximately 100 people Monday during a public hearing focused on the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget.

City lowers tax request with revised budget

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
City leaders sharpened their pencils after Thursday’s “pink postcard” meeting drew criticism of a budget proposing a 38 percent increase.
Announcing at his last public event before retirement, the Voice of Hamilton County, Deryl Hilligas, speaks to the crowd at the NeFigure8n finals in August at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

Announcing at his last public event before retirement, the Voice of Hamilton County, Deryl Hilligas, speaks to the crowd at the NeFigure8n finals in August at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.

Hilligas retiring as ‘The Voice of Hamilton County’

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
For many years now his rich baritone has been known as the Voice of Hamilton County.
Fall Home Improvement section

Fall Home Improvement section

The Fall Home Improvement edition is here!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
This week's print and e-editions of the Aurora News Register feature our annual Fall Home Improvement special which occupies Section C. You'll find six full pages of tips, tricks and ideas for making your home warm and cozy this winter.