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Author JoAnn Marie poses next to her promotional board at her home in Aurora. In the book, “Back from Broken: A Journey of Healing from Victim to Victor,” Marie details her sexual abuse as a child and how her faith and counseling helped her heal from the trauma.

Author JoAnn Marie poses next to her promotional board at her home in Aurora. In the book, “Back from Broken: A Journey of Healing from Victim to Victor,” Marie details her sexual abuse as a child and how her faith and counseling helped her heal from the trauma.

Local author shares journey in ‘Back from Broken’ book

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
An author in Aurora is sharing her story in a book called “Back From Broken: A Journey of Healing from Victim to Victor” and offering hope and advice for those who may be trapped by their shame over sexual abuse inflicted on them.
Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
Aurora Municipal Airport Authority members approved plans Friday to spend $685,000 in bond funding to make several improvements at the local airport.

Aurora Municipal Airport Authority members approved plans Friday to spend $685,000 in bond funding to make several improvements at the local airport.

Airport planning improvement projects

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Aurora Municipal Airport Authority members approved plans Friday to spend $685,000 in bond funding to make several improvements at the local airport.
Crews at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora have been busy this year, with supply chain issues reportedly starting to level out some compared to a year ago at this time.

Crews at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora have been busy this year, with supply chain issues reportedly starting to level out some compared to a year ago at this time.

BonnaVilla returning to ‘normal’ sales

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
A year after struggling through the depths of nationwide supply chain shortages amidst a surging sales trend, BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora reports a return to somewhat “normal” market conditions.
More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district. 

More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district. 

4R strategic plan gaining traction

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district.  Aurora Supt.
Back again for another year of scientific frights and scary good times, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s “Spooktacular” opens to the community Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Back again for another year of scientific frights and scary good times, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s “Spooktacular” opens to the community Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Edgerton’s annual Spooktacular to haunt Sunday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Back again for another year of scientific frights and scary good times, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s “Spooktacular” opens to the community Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
Scare the Square will be boo-ming back in spook-tacular fashion Thursday at 5 p.m.

Scare the Square will be boo-ming back in spook-tacular fashion Thursday at 5 p.m.

Scare the Square tradition comes back from grave

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Scare the Square will be boo-ming back in spook-tacular fashion Thursday at 5 p.m. on the courthouse parking lot with the downtown square closed at 4 p.m. to make way for all the little boys and ghouls who will be out trick-or-treating the brick-laden road.
Rotary Club members around the world Monday recognized World Polio Day Monday, part of an on-going effort to eradicate polio from the face of the earth.

Rotary Club members around the world Monday recognized World Polio Day Monday, part of an on-going effort to eradicate polio from the face of the earth.

Rotary Club recognizes World Polio Day

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Rotary Club members around the world Monday recognized World Polio Day Monday, part of an on-going effort to eradicate polio from the face of the earth.
Dist 5 NE Board of Education race to be decided in general election.

Dist 5 NE Board of Education race to be decided in general election.

NE Board of Education race airing ‘battle of ideas’

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The race for the Dist. 5 seat on the Nebraska State Board of Education features two people with polar opposite views, not only on the political spectrum, but also in how and if political debate should even be part of the election year narrative regarding statewide education.
Judy Sullivan poses near her piano, one that was broken in a tornado in 1980, prompting the purchase of another piano until it was fixed. Sullivan has taught hundreds of students music from elementary to private lessons.

Judy Sullivan poses near her piano, one that was broken in a tornado in 1980, prompting the purchase of another piano until it was fixed. Sullivan has taught hundreds of students music from elementary to private lessons.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Musical life: Judy Sullivan looks back on over nine decades Life can be like music, a sudden start building into a crescendo towards the final, perfect note. Former music teacher and piano instructor Judy Sullivan knows this more than most.