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Peyton and Rylee Hofmann from Polk will celebrate their 4th birthday on Thursday. The twins were born on Feb. 29, 2008 and because of their Leap Day birth have only celebrated on the date of their birth three times in their life.

Peyton and Rylee Hofmann from Polk will celebrate their 4th birthday on Thursday. The twins were born on Feb. 29, 2008 and because of their Leap Day birth have only celebrated on the date of their birth three times in their life.

Hofmann sisters celebrating an unbe-leap-able birthday

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
It’s an exciting time for a pair of twin sisters from Polk as they anticipate celebrating their 16th birthday on Feb. 29. However, because of their Leap Day birth, it will be only the fourth time they have celebrated their birthday on the actual date they were born.
The limbo was one of the many dances the girls got to participate in Sunday night at the Daddy/Daughter Dance. Here Macie High (center) shows how low she and her friends can go.

The limbo was one of the many dances the girls got to participate in Sunday night at the Daddy/Daughter Dance. Here Macie High (center) shows how low she and her friends can go.

Daddy/Daughter Dance brings fun to fairgrounds

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The beloved Daddy/Daughter Dance made its way to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Sunday evening. The annual event, now in its fifth year in existence, was previously celebrated at the Aurora Community Clubhouse.
John Hewitt, Synergen Green Energy's vice president and head of projects, visits with local residents during a Q&A meeting regarding the company's proposal to build an ammonia plant west of Aurora.

John Hewitt, Synergen Green Energy's vice president and head of projects, visits with local residents during a Q&A meeting regarding the company's proposal to build an ammonia plant west of Aurora.

Synergen hosts Q&A on ammonia plant project

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A Houston-based company proposing to build an ammonia plant on Highway 34 west of Aurora hosted a Q&A session last week which drew approximately 35 people to the Bremer Center.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

Giltner School Board approves plan to put bond issue on ballot

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
After months of board discussions, community meetings and several revisions to the proposed school renovation plan, the Giltner School Board voted Monday night approving a resolution to put a bond issue on the May primary election ballot. The amount of the bond was set at $11,415,000.
Aurora City Hall

Aurora City Hall

City council faces full agenda

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Aurora City Council approved street improvement districts for several planned projects at its Feb. 13 meeting, the first step in a procedure required to both define the boundaries of the projects and also to authorize bonds to be issued to fund infrastructure work.
Hampton West Subdivision

Hampton West Subdivision

Hampton village plans bond offering

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
In preparation for its upcoming bond offering to fund infrastructure work for the new Hampton West Subdivision, the village board met with Austin Partridge of Northland Securities at its monthly meeting on Feb. 12.
Aurora to put sales tax proposal on primary ballot

Aurora to put sales tax proposal on primary ballot

City to put sales tax proposal on primary ballot

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously Feb. 13 to place a question on the May primary ballot asking citizens of Aurora if they want to approve a 1-1/2 percent city sales tax.
The City of Aurora’s newest police officer, Peyton Ott stands in front of the Aurora Law Enforcement Center Friday. Ott was sworn in at the Jan. 9 city council meeting and is a a native of Henderson.

The City of Aurora’s newest police officer, Peyton Ott stands in front of the Aurora Law Enforcement Center Friday. Ott was sworn in at the Jan. 9 city council meeting and is a a native of Henderson.

Ott excited to join Aurora Police Department

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Aurora’s newest police officer says he has always looked up to the men and women who serve their communities as law enforcement officers. Peyton Ott joined the Aurora Police Department Jan. 9, replacing an officer who had resigned.