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The temporary shutdown of the KAAPA ethanol plant on Aurora’s western edge will be delayed until late October allowing more time for newly harvested grain to be taken to the plant.

The temporary shutdown of the KAAPA ethanol plant on Aurora’s western edge will be delayed until late October allowing more time for newly harvested grain to be taken to the plant.

KAAPA: Ethanol plant shutdown pushed back

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
KAAPA Partners Aurora announced this week that a planned shutdown of the Aurora ethanol plant will be delayed and shortened, with the latest changes expected to minimize the impact of grain delivery during this year’s harvest.
Nebraska Commissioner of Education, Brian Maher, left, presents Aurora Middle School math teacher Scott Phillips with a plaque recognizing him as 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.

Nebraska Commissioner of Education, Brian Maher, left, presents Aurora Middle School math teacher Scott Phillips with a plaque recognizing him as 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.

Phillips state’s top teacher

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Aurora Middle School math teacher Scott Phillips knew he was one of the three finalists for Nebraska Teacher of the Year, but he was still unprepared for the invasion of his classroom last Wednesday morning by a group of nearly 20 people that included the state commissioner of education, school...
Artists Bristol, left, and Brianna Lewis stand next to the mural they are creating in downtown Aurora for the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Artists Bristol, left, and Brianna Lewis stand next to the mural they are creating in downtown Aurora for the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Sisters create art on a grand scale

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The previously blank wall on the north side of Hamilton Telecommunications building in Aurora has been a spectacle to passersby downtown recently as it has become the canvas for a huge mural being painted by a pair of sisters from Kansas.
Author Katie Roszhart proudly holds three of her books from her book series, Naioth Adventures.

Author Katie Roszhart proudly holds three of her books from her book series, Naioth Adventures.

An adventure through faith and history

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
It can be an adventurous world working alone to create stories for others to enjoy, offering many challenges that test an author alongside their main characters. Such challenges were met with a smile by Aurora author Katie Roszhart.
Connie and Rod Howe are happy with their newly renovated 1920s home.

Connie and Rod Howe are happy with their newly renovated 1920s home.

Year-long renovation was worth it all

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
It took 20 years which included a solid year of hard work and inconveniences but Rod and Connie Howe of Aurora finally have their dream home.
Aurora grad Bryan Ladd was the keynote speaker at Friday’s Homecoming pep rally.

Aurora grad Bryan Ladd was the keynote speaker at Friday’s Homecoming pep rally.

Huskies celebrate Homecoming

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Sixteen years after celebrating Husky homecoming as a senior himself, Bryan Ladd returned to Aurora Friday, this time as the keynote speaker in front of a welcoming Husky Nation.
Ethan Ramaekers and Emilia Huls.

Ethan Ramaekers and Emilia Huls.

Homecoming royalty

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Emilia Huls and Ethan Ramaekers were crowned king and queen Friday night, capping off a full week of Homecoming activities at AHS. 
This motorcycle driven by a Gothemburg man was involved in a Wednesday morning collision with a Jeep.

This motorcycle driven by a Gothemburg man was involved in a Wednesday morning collision with a Jeep.

Dense fog leads to collision

Ron Burtz
Friday, September 22, 2023
The thick early morning fog of Wednesday, Sept. 20 was a contributing factor in a collision between a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and an SUV that sent both drivers to the hospital.
Tiffany Luebbe sunk a putt during Friday’s MCHI golf benefit, setting off a celebration amongst team members, from left: Dalton Chasting, Eric Smith and Chris Hyde.

Tiffany Luebbe sunk a putt during Friday’s MCHI golf benefit, setting off a celebration amongst team members, from left: Dalton Chasting, Eric Smith and Chris Hyde.

MCHI golf benefit cards $14,000

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Golf was the game, but the scorecard was all about supporting Memorial Community Health Friday at Poco Creek Golf Course.
Jordan Oliva-Harring displays some of the cannabinoid inventory now available at High Vibe Spiritual Wellness on 9th Street in Aurora.

Jordan Oliva-Harring displays some of the cannabinoid inventory now available at High Vibe Spiritual Wellness on 9th Street in Aurora.

High Vibes Spiritual Wellness opens

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
An Aurora man is expanding his family’s business model of selling hemp and cannabis products by opening High Vibes Spiritual Wellness at a new location just north of Highway 34 on 9th Street.Jordan Oliva-Harring opened the doors on his new retail venture Sept.