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Village of Phillips

Village of Phillips

Phillips to let bids for park upgrade

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Most of the discussions at the September meeting of the Phillips Board of Trustees last Tuesday had to do with decisions to be finalized at the October meeting. Among the items discussed were new sidewalks and sprinklers for the village’s George Jensen Memorial Park.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

High Plains School Board approves 2024-25 budget

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The High Plains Community School Board approved its 2024-25 budget without incident during its regular meeting Monday night.According to HPC Supt. Jason Brown, there were no changes to the budget from what was finalized during its Aug. 26 special meeting and put out for publication.
FedEx driver Todd Gimpel of Aurora is presented with a plaque proclaiming him as the National Trucking Associations’ Rookie of the Year in the twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. last month. Presenting the award is Patti Gillette, NTDC Chairman and director of safety and member services for the Nevada Trucking Association.

FedEx driver Todd Gimpel of Aurora is presented with a plaque proclaiming him as the National Trucking Associations’ Rookie of the Year in the twins class at the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. last month. Presenting the award is Patti Gillette, NTDC Chairman and director of safety and member services for the Nevada Trucking Association.

Gimpel named Rookie of the Year at NTDC

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
In driving an 18-wheeler more than 500 miles a day in his job as a FedEx freight driver working out of the Aurora hub near Love’s, Aurora native Todd Gimpel has lots of experience and has been accident-free throughout his 20 years on the road.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County commissioners approve Phase 1 of courthouse project

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Despite a last-minute suggested alteration to the plans from County Commissioner Francis McDonald, the board of commissioners on Monday voted to go forward with plans to begin a long-planned courthouse renovation and restoration project.
Sarah Lyon launched a blog called OT Potential back in 2011 and has since grown that into a full-blown online business by the same name. She is pictured here in the downtown studio where she and her husband, Mitchell, record podcasts focused on occupational therapy.

Sarah Lyon launched a blog called OT Potential back in 2011 and has since grown that into a full-blown online business by the same name. She is pictured here in the downtown studio where she and her husband, Mitchell, record podcasts focused on occupational therapy.

Lyon grows blog into thriving online business

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
What started out as a blog offering personal insight on all things occupational therapy has turned into a growing online business venture for Aurora native Sarah Lyon.
The driver's license in Aurora is closed until further notice.

The driver's license in Aurora is closed until further notice.

DMV closes Aurora office

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles has announced via its website that the driver licensing office located at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Aurora has been closed until further notice as of Sept. 4. The office is traditionally open between 9:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday.
Randy Beckman speaks to the Marquette Village Board during Monday’s public hearing regarding a controversial sign issue.

Randy Beckman speaks to the Marquette Village Board during Monday’s public hearing regarding a controversial sign issue.

Marquette board reviews sign issue; no action taken

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Discussion on a dispute involving antique signs in Marquette drew a crowd of nearly 60 people to a public hearing Monday night at the Marquette Village Board meeting, though many left disappointed that the issue has still not been resolved.
Volunteers serve meat and baked beans during last year’s Hamilton County Ministerial Alliance Cheer Fund BBQ. The third annual event is set for Sept. 29 at the fairgrounds.

Volunteers serve meat and baked beans during last year’s Hamilton County Ministerial Alliance Cheer Fund BBQ. The third annual event is set for Sept. 29 at the fairgrounds.

Cheer Fund BBQ to raise much-needed relief funds

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Requests for funding from the Hamilton County Ministerial Alliance Cheer Fund have grown significantly this year, putting an added emphasis on a barbecue and baked bean contest later this month which organizers say is a critical factor in being able to help people in need.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

4R board holds line on budget

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Aurora 4R School Board approved a flat $15.26 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25 Monday, noting that the tax levy will drop by 10 cents to 71 cents per $100 valuation due to a dramatic 14 percent increase in the district’s property valuation.
Sarah Lyon sits in her downtown podcast studio.

Sarah Lyon sits in her downtown podcast studio.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
What started out as a blog offering personal insight on all things occupational therapy has turned into a growing online business venture for Aurora native Sarah Lyon.