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Aurora Elementary teacher talks about a special file she keeps as she prepares for retirement.

Aurora Elementary teacher talks about a special file she keeps as she prepares for retirement.

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Barb Hansen has a thick folder full of papers she has saved over the years during her 19-year career as an educator, but it has nothing to do with curriculum or classroom preparation.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County considers highway projects

Several dozen upcoming county highway projects were the subject of discussion Monday at the weekly Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting.
HPC School Board

HPC School Board

HPC board receives update from local TeamMates chapter

The HPC school board received an update from the school’s Teammates chapter during Monday’ regular monthly meeting.Karen Benner, the chapter coordinator since its inception in 2016, shared with the board its participation numbers have been steady throughout much of the near decade.
Former Dist. 34 Senator Curt Friesen

Former Dist. 34 Senator Curt Friesen

Friesen responds to sales tax comments

Former Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen spoke up at a meeting Thursday in Aurora focused on the proposed Aurora city sales tax, saying he felt compelled to clarify his work while in office to reduce the state’s burden on property taxes.
Hampton Board of Education

Hampton Board of Education

Hampton school boosts pay

Citing the difficulty in finding and retaining qualified individuals to fill non-teaching positions, the Hampton Board of Education moved Monday night increase pay and incentives for so-called “classified” school positions, such as administrative assistants, paraprofessionals, janitors, cooks and...
Giltner Village Board

Giltner Village Board

Giltner village board discusses developments

The Giltner Village Board met Monday night to discuss upcoming projects involved within the community.A proposed housing development has been discussed with community members about finding economic development money that the village board might qualify for.
The 2-1/2 story structure at the corner of 9th and M Streets is currently being repainted as part of its latest renovations.

The 2-1/2 story structure at the corner of 9th and M Streets is currently being repainted as part of its latest renovations.

Wintons putting own stamp on historic home

The Streeter-Peterson House at the corner of 9th and M Streets in Aurora is a well-known local landmark that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the last several years the pale yellow, 2-1/2 story home has undergone renovations by its latest owners Ed and Denise Winton.
A crowd estimated at 50 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the Bremer Center, where a “Yes We Can” committee shared concerns with the proposed 1-1/2 percent city sales tax to be decided by Aurora voters in the May 14 primary.

A crowd estimated at 50 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the Bremer Center, where a “Yes We Can” committee shared concerns with the proposed 1-1/2 percent city sales tax to be decided by Aurora voters in the May 14 primary.

Group airs concerns with city’s proposed 1.5% sales tax

More than 50 people attended a “Yes we can” town hall meeting Thursday at the Bremer Center, where a group of local residents explained why they believe Aurora can continue to grow without adding a 1-1/2 percent sales tax, and in fact why they fear that a sales tax could impede future growth.
A 3D model of the northwest side of Giltner Public Schools shows the planned exterior renovations to the school. A new corridor will provide easier access to the school’s main gym and concessions area from the west parking lot and football field.

A 3D model of the northwest side of Giltner Public Schools shows the planned exterior renovations to the school. A new corridor will provide easier access to the school’s main gym and concessions area from the west parking lot and football field.

Giltner school bond issue hinges on vote

Voters in the Giltner School District will decide during the May 14 Primary Election whether or not an $11.4 million bond issue will go forward to finance major upgrades to the K-12 school’s facilities.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

4R board hears initial facility study results

The Aurora 4R School Board heard a summary review Monday of a facility study conducted as part of a strategic planning initiative to assess the district’s existing facilities, both in terms of physical status as well as how they are aligning with the school’s educational needs.