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This field near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign on Highway 14 has been dubbed Mission Critical by the Aurora Development Corporation. A preliminary plat of 136.49 acres and final plat of 20 acres was approved May 9 by the Aurora City Council for Brandt Consolidated Inc. to build a plant on the site.

This field near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign on Highway 14 has been dubbed Mission Critical by the Aurora Development Corporation. A preliminary plat of 136.49 acres and final plat of 20 acres was approved May 9 by the Aurora City Council for Brandt Consolidated Inc. to build a plant on the site.

City Council approves plats, annexation for Mission Critical

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Mission Critical, a project initiated by the Aurora Development Corporation (ADC) to attract ag-based businesses to a plot of land near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign, took a major step forward last week thanks to action by the Aurora City Council.
Shown above is the expanded southern event/conference room in the Bremer Community Center. The new space can hold up to 300 people.

Shown above is the expanded southern event/conference room in the Bremer Community Center. The new space can hold up to 300 people.

Bremer Center finishes major interior renovation project

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Chief Industries Inc. finished most of the interior renovations of the Bremer Community Center this month adding new style, enhancements and rooms to the gathering place off of Highway 14.
Pictured from left are Sara Diaz, Clemens Kramer, Adrik Diaz, Aoi Togawa and Dario Diaz.

Pictured from left are Sara Diaz, Clemens Kramer, Adrik Diaz, Aoi Togawa and Dario Diaz.

This week's top stories

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Kramer cherishing opportunity to be an American After years of imagining it, foreign exchange student Clemens Kramer, an exchange student from German, finally gets to experience the American dream for himself.
Rick Nelson, a senior consultant with the Nebraska Public Power District, shared insight in Aurora Friday on how economic development efforts have changed over the years.

Rick Nelson, a senior consultant with the Nebraska Public Power District, shared insight in Aurora Friday on how economic development efforts have changed over the years.

Nelson: Economic development goals, process have changed

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Just days after making two major announcements regarding housing and business development in the community, Aurora hosted a luncheon at the Bremer Center Friday focusing on the need for and impact of on-going economic development efforts.
Diana Rodriguez

Diana Rodriguez

Rodriguez joins ANR advertising staff

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Diana Rodriguez has joined the Aurora News-Register staff as a new advertising representative. Rodriguez moved to Aurora just over a year ago, after living in Grand Island for many years.
Artist Madison Vetter talks with fellow artist Cindy McClellan with BeNt Shadows Art and Design at a reception at Grape Frog this Friday. Vetter was the first artist showcased at Grape Frog, which will hold a reception for local artists every second Friday of the month.

Artist Madison Vetter talks with fellow artist Cindy McClellan with BeNt Shadows Art and Design at a reception at Grape Frog this Friday. Vetter was the first artist showcased at Grape Frog, which will hold a reception for local artists every second Friday of the month.

Grape Frog starts artist receptions

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Grape Frog co-owner Loren Berthelsen hosted Madison Vetter and his artwork Friday for the first of what will be monthly receptions for artists in Hamilton County.
Husky grads capturing a selfie include, from left: Kirsten Jensen, Kasey Schuster, Fahrnbruch and Kylie Svoboda.

Husky grads capturing a selfie include, from left: Kirsten Jensen, Kasey Schuster, Fahrnbruch and Kylie Svoboda.

Huskies turn tassels

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, May 13, 2023
It was a great day to be a Husky, or be related to one, as Aurora High School bid farewell Saturday to its Class of 2023. Watch for coverage of commencement exercises in this week's ANR and check out some of the memorable moments captured in photos at auroranewsregister.com under the photos tab.
This 'Welcome to Aurora' sign on south Highway 14 sits on the edge of the Aurora Development Corporation's Mission Critical property.

This 'Welcome to Aurora' sign on south Highway 14 sits on the edge of the Aurora Development Corporation's Mission Critical property.

Hearing airs plans for plant on Hwy 14 site

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Aurora Planning Commission approved three requests from the Aurora Development Corporation on the future of the Mission Critical Subdivision south of Aurora during its meeting Monday night.
The current caretakers are seen here among the flowers of Ernie’s Garden. From left are Barbara and Britton Bailey along with the founder’s wife, Lynda Ochsner. Since artist and Alice M. Farr Library custodian Ernie Oschner passed away last fall, the Baileys have continued to take care of the garden with Lynda’s approval.

The current caretakers are seen here among the flowers of Ernie’s Garden. From left are Barbara and Britton Bailey along with the founder’s wife, Lynda Ochsner. Since artist and Alice M. Farr Library custodian Ernie Oschner passed away last fall, the Baileys have continued to take care of the garden with Lynda’s approval.

Family, friends continue Ochsner’s legacy with Ernie’s Garden

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
As spring-like weather finally appears in Nebraska, gardening brings the opportunity not only to grow new life, but to grow the memories and legacies of those who have passed. The plants and flowers can be arranged in a singular space to represent the spirit of those no longer with us.
Aurora business owner and state Board of Education member Kirk Penner addresses those gathered for the annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast at the Leadership Center on Thursday morning.

Aurora business owner and state Board of Education member Kirk Penner addresses those gathered for the annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast at the Leadership Center on Thursday morning.

Penner: ‘My faith was tested’

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Prayer was on the menu Thursday morning at the annual Aurora National Day of Prayer Breakfast held at the Leadership Center. In spite of the early hour (6:15 a.m.