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Employees from both the Grain Weevil and Aurora Boardworks display one of the early production models of the visionary robot, parts of which were produced here in Aurora.

Employees from both the Grain Weevil and Aurora Boardworks display one of the early production models of the visionary robot, parts of which were produced here in Aurora.

Grain Weevil circuitry produced in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
An innovative robotic concept that could soon help improve safety conditions in grain bins all across America is strengthening its already strong ties to Aurora.
Courtesy photo This photo shows the Chief and BonnaVilla Homes facilities set up at Husker Harvest Days, which plant manager Mike Morrow said is a tremendous marketing opportunity for the company.

Courtesy photo This photo shows the Chief and BonnaVilla Homes facilities set up at Husker Harvest Days, which plant manager Mike Morrow said is a tremendous marketing opportunity for the company.

BonnaVilla listed in ‘Coolest Things Made in NE’ contest

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The top 16 products in the third annual “Coolest Things Made in Nebraska” have been announced with Aurora’s own BonnaVilla Homes making the list.Public voting for the top 16 products in the bracket-style competition started Sept. 11 and continues through Sept. 22, with advanced rounds to follow.
'Pink Postcard' meeting set for Thursday in Aurora.

'Pink Postcard' meeting set for Thursday in Aurora.

‘Pink postcard’ public hearing set for Thursday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Citizens of Aurora and Hampton Public School patrons received pink postcards in the mail this week, alerting them of proposed budget increases that will impact their property taxes in the coming year.
Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
With the school year underway, Giltner FFA advisor Kelsey (Swantek) Schulte is excited to lead the chapter into its second year. Enthusiasm for the chapter was given a boost when the chapter’s welding team qualified for state FFA last spring.
Aurora High School 2008 graduate Emily (Larson) Dykema (left) teaches concert band and jazz band at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Ill.

Aurora High School 2008 graduate Emily (Larson) Dykema (left) teaches concert band and jazz band at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Ill.

Dykema finds her niche as band teacher

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
When walking up to the director’s podium every day, band teacher Emily (Larson) Dykema strives to help her students at Alan B. Shepard Middle School in Deerfield, Ill., learn and grow as musicians.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

Giltner School Board may rerun bond issue

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The outcome of a board retreat by the Giltner School Board on Monday night was a plan to possibly make a second try at getting a bond approved by voters to make renovations and additions to the school in Giltner.
Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

Cure denied request for bond reduction

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A request to reduce bond for the woman charged in the death of an infant in Marquette in August, has been denied by Judge Lynelle Homolka. Tiffany Cure, 20, of Marquette appeared in court on Sept.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

HPS holds annual budget hearing

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Hampton School Board held its legally required public hearing Monday night to “discuss support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget for 2024-25 and consider amendments relative thereto,” but beyond the members of the board and school...