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Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Hampton honors its veterans, learns lessons on respecting the U.S. flag

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Those in attendance at Hampton Schools’ Veterans Day program on Friday afternoon not only honored local veterans but they learned a bit about honoring the American Flag, thanks to a presentation by keynote speaker Marlin Seeman.
U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School Band at Friday’s Veterans Day program at the high school.

U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School Band at Friday’s Veterans Day program at the high school.

Aurora salutes its veterans

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Stars and Stripes were on full display along with patriotism and gratitude to America’s veterans Friday morning at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program held in the Middle School Gym.
Matt Greathouse, a full-time flight instructor for CH-47 helicopter pilots with the Nebraska National Guard was the speaker for the Giltner School Veterans Day program on Nov. 7.

Matt Greathouse, a full-time flight instructor for CH-47 helicopter pilots with the Nebraska National Guard was the speaker for the Giltner School Veterans Day program on Nov. 7.

Giltner honors veterans with heartfelt salute

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Students and faculty of Giltner Public Schools gathered Nov. 7 to honor the dedication and service of vocal veterans for the schools’ 2023 program.
Concluding Giltner’s Veterans Day, the veterans and their spouses stood at attention for the playing of taps.

Concluding Giltner’s Veterans Day, the veterans and their spouses stood at attention for the playing of taps.

This week's top story

News Staff
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Hamilton County honored its veterans with programs held at Aurora, High Plains, Hampton and Giltner Schools.
Veterans Day programs have been scheduled at local schools.

Veterans Day programs have been scheduled at local schools.

Veterans Day programs planned at area schools

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Hamilton County Schools are preparing their annual Veterans Day programs. Each school will recognize the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving their country with special assemblies of students and the public.
Cast members react during an emotional scene while Bartley, a lead character in “Riders to the Sea” played by Sam Elge, lies dead on the table.

Cast members react during an emotional scene while Bartley, a lead character in “Riders to the Sea” played by Sam Elge, lies dead on the table.

Aurora’s One-Act hoping to raise the bar

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The curtain can’t rise soon enough on the 2023 season for Aurora’s One-Act team, a larger than usual ensemble of nearly 50 students hoping to raise the bar on the Huskies theater program.
APS Foundation creates new Student/Family Success Fund

APS Foundation creates new Student/Family Success Fund

APS Foundation creates new Student/Family Success Fund

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Aurora Public Schools Foundation announced this week the creation of a new Student/Family Success Fund, which as the name implies is designed to help local families meet basic financial needs in hopes of removing barriers that might impede student education.
The annual ANR Salute to Veterans

The annual ANR Salute to Veterans

Saluting our veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The C section of this week's ANR print and e-editions is dedicated to local veterans for their sacrifice and service. Leading off the section is an article featuring Rev. David Feddern who served as a nuclear missile launch control officer in the missile fields of the west during the Cold War.
A vacant lot south of East Park Villa, which can be seen on the left, will soon be renovated to have permanent pickleball and bocce ball courts for use throughout the year.

A vacant lot south of East Park Villa, which can be seen on the left, will soon be renovated to have permanent pickleball and bocce ball courts for use throughout the year.

New community park planned by Bremer Center

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Bremer Community Center in Aurora is working to start the construction on its southeast lot to build a private park for people within the community.
These are the charred remains of a Case tractor that was destroyed by fire Thursday on a field northeast of Aurora.

These are the charred remains of a Case tractor that was destroyed by fire Thursday on a field northeast of Aurora.

Tractor destroyed by fire during harvest

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Debris caught fire underneath the cab of a Case-IH tractor harvesting corn Thursday evening northeast of Aurora, starting a blaze that destroyed the tractor and burned a small area of the field.