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Bobbi Pettit reported to the Hampton Village Board Monday the results of two March 28 public meetings designed to gather local input.

Bobbi Pettit reported to the Hampton Village Board Monday the results of two March 28 public meetings designed to gather local input.

Hampton board reviews results of community workshop

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Hampton Village Board members reviewed results Monday of a community workshop last month with a Kearney-based consultant who recommended that the next step be conducting a survey to see if citizens would support implementing a tax for certain expenditures.
Dylan Danielson signs with Hastings College.

Dylan Danielson signs with Hastings College.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Danielson signs with Hastings College basketball Basketball has always been a passion for Dylan Danielson. That passion has led him to the next step and the next level. Danielson signed a letter of intent March 27 to continue his academic and basketball career at Hastings College.
Sandhill cranes gather on the banks of the Platte River. Due to clouds and incoming the rain, the cranes were fewer in number at the landing site according to volunteers.

Sandhill cranes gather on the banks of the Platte River. Due to clouds and incoming the rain, the cranes were fewer in number at the landing site according to volunteers.

Friends flock together during crane migration

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The annual sandhill crane spring migration is setting to wrap up in the coming days and with the birds flocking over the shallow Platte River comes a migration of people just as numerous. Two of those who came up from Kansas City, Kan.
Auctioneer Kelly Kliewer, with help from several others including John Thomas out front, watches for bids during the annual MCC Auction this weekend in Aurora.

Auctioneer Kelly Kliewer, with help from several others including John Thomas out front, watches for bids during the annual MCC Auction this weekend in Aurora.

MCC relief auction tops $204,000

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
A tradition of praising God and raising money for global relief efforts resumed this weekend at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, where hundreds of people from all across Nebraska and the central United States gathered for the annual Mennonite Central Committee relief auction.
Sarah Havlik, a barista at the Scooter’s Coffee location in Aurora, placed eighth in a field of 55 competing March 22 at the Barista Cup competition in Omaha.

Sarah Havlik, a barista at the Scooter’s Coffee location in Aurora, placed eighth in a field of 55 competing March 22 at the Barista Cup competition in Omaha.

Havlik shines at Scooter’s Barista Cup competition

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
On March 22, local Scooter’s assistant manager Sarah Havlik competed in the second annual Scooter’s Barista Cup competition held at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
Cyber security

Cyber security

Grant sought for cyber security

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
County commissioners approved a plan Monday to pursue grant funding to help cover costs and potential improvements to the county’s cyber security system. The unanimous vote to proceed came after a brief presentation by Ryan Wineteer, business development manager at Hamilton Telecommunications.
Lester Williamsen in his apartment at East Park Villa. Williamsen turned 100-years old on April 4, and has experienced the Great Depression, World War II and lived to see his great-great-grandchild.

Lester Williamsen in his apartment at East Park Villa. Williamsen turned 100-years old on April 4, and has experienced the Great Depression, World War II and lived to see his great-great-grandchild.

County resident Williamsen celebrates 100 years of life

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
East Park Villa resident Lester Williamsen turned 100 on April 4, having been born in a hospital in York, but ever since remaining a lifelong Hamilton County resident with few exceptions. Williamsen grew up on a farm between Hampton and Hordville in what he called the “Dirty 30’s.
Announcing the debut of The Leadership Center at Espressions are, from left: shop manager Lisa Montoya, barista Wyatt Griess and Maile Ilac Boeder, executive director of The Leadership Center.

Announcing the debut of The Leadership Center at Espressions are, from left: shop manager Lisa Montoya, barista Wyatt Griess and Maile Ilac Boeder, executive director of The Leadership Center.

Leadership Center reopens Espressions

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Leadership Center expanded its reach and mission this week by reopening a downtown coffee shop as a venue which now offers far more than beverages and entrees. As of Monday morning, the well-known eatery at 1117 M St.
Aurora senior Carsen Staehr crashes into the sand pit during his final run through the long jump event, winning by half an inch over second place at Friday’s home invite.

Aurora senior Carsen Staehr crashes into the sand pit during his final run through the long jump event, winning by half an inch over second place at Friday’s home invite.

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Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Staehr, Huskies Carsen Staehr nearly picked up right where he left off from last season. In Aurora’s first outdoor meet of the spring season, a home invite, Staehr swept the long and triple jumps, doing so not far off from his best marks.
Aurora High School prom candidates were announced this week, with coronation of king and queen scheduled for Saturday evening at The Leadership Center. Candidates, pictured front from left: Eva Fahrnbruch, Aleah Vinkenberg, Kylie Svoboda, Kasey Schuster. Back from left: Wyatt James, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo, Gabe Peterson.

Aurora High School prom candidates were announced this week, with coronation of king and queen scheduled for Saturday evening at The Leadership Center. Candidates, pictured front from left: Eva Fahrnbruch, Aleah Vinkenberg, Kylie Svoboda, Kasey Schuster. Back from left: Wyatt James, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo, Gabe Peterson.

AHS prom moving to Leadership Center

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Prom 2023 will have a different look and location for Aurora High School students as the venue will be moved for the first time to The Leadership Center.