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Local ag producers and seed representatives toured the new BRANDT plant last week.

Local ag producers and seed representatives toured the new BRANDT plant last week.

BRANDT hosts Agronomy Day

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
More than 170 area producers and seed reps ventured to Aurora for BRANDT’s Agronomy Day Thursday, which included a field tour followed by a walk-through of the new 100,000 sq. ft. Specialty Ag Formulations facility in the Mission Critical Subdivision.
These new apartment units in the Streeter Subdivision were among the many projects community members cited last week as examples of progress made based on cooperation between the city and various local foundations and development boards.

These new apartment units in the Streeter Subdivision were among the many projects community members cited last week as examples of progress made based on cooperation between the city and various local foundations and development boards.

Local leaders note need for continued cooperation

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Aurora City Council received accolades last week for its recent efforts to partner with local development projects, as well as encouragement from community leaders who say the city’s continued involvement will be critical to keep that momentum going forward.
The Aurora City Council has approved the budget for the city's airport.

The Aurora City Council has approved the budget for the city's airport.

City OKs airport budget

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Aurora City Council approved the 2024-25 budget levy request from the Aurora Airport Authority last week, lowering the levy by half a mill point to 3.0 cents per $100 valuation.
Trevor Sullivan, left, stands with the five Wayne County FFA members who used his goats to participate in showmanship at the county fair. One of the students went on to show at the state fair last week.

Trevor Sullivan, left, stands with the five Wayne County FFA members who used his goats to participate in showmanship at the county fair. One of the students went on to show at the state fair last week.

Sullivan paying it forward with urban goats

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The common expression “pay it forward” refers to a person who has received a gift or an act of kindness doing something kind or generous for someone else, rather than simply accepting to repaying the original good deed.
TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) founder Shannon Goltz has helped kitten Bonnie adapt from her cerebellar hypoplasia by having her move and play in her cat enrichment room.

TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) founder Shannon Goltz has helped kitten Bonnie adapt from her cerebellar hypoplasia by having her move and play in her cat enrichment room.

Volunteers work to create ‘cat’-tastic enrichment room

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
When renovating a room for her two cats, Aurora Adopt-A-Pet board member Shannon Goltz didn’t foresee the potential in using it to provide cats and kittens a second chance on life.
Grape Frog Boutique owners Saxon Copeland and Loren Berthelsen will be having a three-day sale Sept. 5-7 before moving exclusively online.

Grape Frog Boutique owners Saxon Copeland and Loren Berthelsen will be having a three-day sale Sept. 5-7 before moving exclusively online.

Grape Frog closing physical location in Aurora

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
After opening up their vintage boutique in Aurora three years ago, Grape Frog Resale and Vintage Boutique owners Loren Berthelsen and Saxon Copeland have announced they are closing their physical location on Sept. 7 and moving exclusively online.
Vance Christie holds a copy of his latest book, “David Livingstone: Africa’s Greatest Explorer”, a biolgraphy of the famous African missionary/explorer for young adults, that will be released Sept. 11.

Vance Christie holds a copy of his latest book, “David Livingstone: Africa’s Greatest Explorer”, a biolgraphy of the famous African missionary/explorer for young adults, that will be released Sept. 11.

Christie publishes youth novel on Livingstone

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Returning from a successful biography release last year, Christian author Vance Christie has announced his latest book telling the life of “David Livingstone: Africa’s Greatest Explorer.
Justin Makovicka launched his own welding business in 2021 and is now operating out of a shop located in the back of the Diamond J in the Aurora Industrial Park.

Justin Makovicka launched his own welding business in 2021 and is now operating out of a shop located in the back of the Diamond J in the Aurora Industrial Park.

Makovicka Welding looks to fill a niche

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A York native who moved to Aurora 12 years ago learned the welding trade from his uncle and has since launched his own business, Makovicka Welding, saying he enjoys the opportunity to help local customers.
Nebraska State Fair Volunteer Dave Oswald of Aurora assists Liana Steele, wife of Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele, during the fair’s opening day Aug. 23.

Nebraska State Fair Volunteer Dave Oswald of Aurora assists Liana Steele, wife of Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele, during the fair’s opening day Aug. 23.

State Fair revolves around people in yellow shirts

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
While the state fair features a variety of performances and events that bring people from all across the state together, volunteers adorned with yellow t-shirts have established themselves as being essential cogs in the fair’s machine.
Ag producers and seed reps tour the new Specialty Ag Formulations facility in the Mission Critical Subdivision.

Ag producers and seed reps tour the new Specialty Ag Formulations facility in the Mission Critical Subdivision.

Mid-Nebraska helps Aurora create jobs for CDBG funding

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Aurora Development Corporation announced recently that jobs created at the Mission Critical site south of town have completed the state’s Community Development Block Grant requirements, opening the door to continued business growth and expansion.