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The Aurora Chamber of Commerce board celebrated a full year of successful activities and outlined plans for its growing membership in the year ahead during Monday’s annual meeting.

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce board celebrated a full year of successful activities and outlined plans for its growing membership in the year ahead during Monday’s annual meeting.

Chamber reports growing membership, plans for 2023

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce board celebrated a full year of successful activities and outlined plans for its growing membership in the year ahead during Monday’s annual meeting.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting welcomed a full house Monday, with a number of visitors present to stand on behalf of the Hamilton County Freedom Rally, to turn in signed petitions and discuss election integrity.

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting welcomed a full house Monday, with a number of visitors present to stand on behalf of the Hamilton County Freedom Rally, to turn in signed petitions and discuss election integrity.

County receives Freedom Rally petitions, visit

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting welcomed a full house Monday, with a number of visitors present to stand on behalf of the Hamilton County Freedom Rally, to turn in signed petitions and discuss election integrity.
A pile of shoes that lies on the ground was collected by the Chapter AC of PEO for its fundraiser drive in Hamilton County. Locals can donate gently used shoes, which will be converted into fundraising dollars through Funds for Orgs group, from now through Dec. 1.

A pile of shoes that lies on the ground was collected by the Chapter AC of PEO for its fundraiser drive in Hamilton County. Locals can donate gently used shoes, which will be converted into fundraising dollars through Funds for Orgs group, from now through Dec. 1.

PEO gets funds for shoes in Hamilton County

Women’s charity group Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Aurora chapter is holding a shoe fundraiser that started Sept. 26 and will end Dec. 1.
The Leadership Center’s eighth annual Harvest Gala is set to dazzle the community Nov. 19 starting at 6 p.m., offering a chance for the community to gather together and give back to an organization aimed at “creating moments that matter” for those in Hamilton County and across the state.

The Leadership Center’s eighth annual Harvest Gala is set to dazzle the community Nov. 19 starting at 6 p.m., offering a chance for the community to gather together and give back to an organization aimed at “creating moments that matter” for those in Hamilton County and across the state.

Leadership Center set to host annual Harvest Gala

The Leadership Center’s eighth annual Harvest Gala is set to dazzle the community Nov. 19 starting at 6 p.m., offering a chance for the community to gather together and give back to an organization aimed at “creating moments that matter” for those in Hamilton County and across the state.
Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

Aurora students and content creators Torri Danhauer (left), Kylie Svoboda, Mady Brown and Camdyn Vermillion learned a lot from their presentation at the ESU9 “Teaching and Learning Conference.”

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Aurora content creators set the (search) bar The tradition of excellence at Aurora High School often extends past the borders of Hamilton County. This was true and evident Oct.
Madison Berthelsen poses behind her massage table in her new office at The Leadership Center. Berthelsen offers massages, facials, waxing and will soon teach yoga classes at Tri-Fit.

Madison Berthelsen poses behind her massage table in her new office at The Leadership Center. Berthelsen offers massages, facials, waxing and will soon teach yoga classes at Tri-Fit.

Revitalize stretches out for new clients

Madison (Madi) Berthelsen seeks to re-energize clients with her new business Revitalize Spa, located within The Leadership Center.  Having worked in the field for six years, she stated that she was excited to share her expertise to the sore bodies of Hamilton County.
Kathy and Paul Nauman laugh at memories with the congregation at the 45 year celebration of their service at Stockham Community Church. Starting with a size of around 30, the Naumans have grown the church membership to about 300 through their decades of service.

Kathy and Paul Nauman laugh at memories with the congregation at the 45 year celebration of their service at Stockham Community Church. Starting with a size of around 30, the Naumans have grown the church membership to about 300 through their decades of service.

Naumans reflect on 45 years of faith in Stockham

Few people understand the phrase “Build it and they will come” as Pastor Paul and partner Kathy Nauman do.  The married couple lived that phrase as they built their community from about 30 people to approximately 300 flooding Stockham for worship services over a span of 45 years.
The former Chuck’s Drive-In building on Highway 34 in Aurora will soon be demolished, based on plans announced this week to build a new three-bay commercial structure in its place.

The former Chuck’s Drive-In building on Highway 34 in Aurora will soon be demolished, based on plans announced this week to build a new three-bay commercial structure in its place.

Iconic Chuck’s building soon to be demolished

A piece of Aurora’s business history could soon be coming down based on plans discussed and approved last week by the Aurora Board of Adjustment. The structure along the busy Highway 34 corridor at 850 Q St., home for many years to Chuck’s Drive-In, is now one step closer to demolition.
The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

GADC joins with GPS for 5th year of Veteran’s Day program

The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time.
Hamilton County and all other 92 counties in Nebraska have been named in a lawsuit by Ryan Hill of Lincoln, who alleges that the 2020 general election was unconstitutional due to corruption in the voting process.

Hamilton County and all other 92 counties in Nebraska have been named in a lawsuit by Ryan Hill of Lincoln, who alleges that the 2020 general election was unconstitutional due to corruption in the voting process.

Hamilton County named in election lawsuit

Hamilton County and all other 92 counties in Nebraska have been named in a lawsuit by Ryan Hill of Lincoln, who alleges that the 2020 general election was unconstitutional due to corruption in the voting process.