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New partners in Lincoln Creek Landscape & Design venture include, from left, Ian and Logan Mertlik, and Carrie and Kyle Peterson. The business will be based out of the Peterson’s rural home on 14 Road northeast of Aurora.

New partners in Lincoln Creek Landscape & Design venture include, from left, Ian and Logan Mertlik, and Carrie and Kyle Peterson. The business will be based out of the Peterson’s rural home on 14 Road northeast of Aurora.

Families to launch landscaping venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Two local families who launched new landscaping businesses this spring have announced plans to merge their operations into one venture, to be called Lincoln Creek Landscape & Designs.
As part of a brief 4R school board meeting, Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips gave board members an update on the upcoming start to the development of the district’s strategic plan. 

As part of a brief 4R school board meeting, Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips gave board members an update on the upcoming start to the development of the district’s strategic plan. 

4R seeks input for strategic plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
As part of a brief 4R school board meeting, Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips gave board members an update on the upcoming start to the development of the district’s strategic plan.  The plan is a long way from being finalized, but the first steps were set to be in motion Tuesday, Oct.
Students who have applied to a post-secondary school or other opportunity, like Eva Fahrnbruch (right) were invited to staple a flag to this board outside the counseling office.

Students who have applied to a post-secondary school or other opportunity, like Eva Fahrnbruch (right) were invited to staple a flag to this board outside the counseling office.

Aurora seniors complete ‘Apply to College Week’

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Aurora High School was a-buzz with thoughts of the future last week, thanks to an “Apply to College Week” initiative via the counseling office.
Loren Lippincott

Loren Lippincott

Lippincott, Reimers share views at CC forum

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Two Republican candidates running for the Dist. 34 seat in the Nebraska Legislature shared their thoughts last week in Central City, both showing respect for their opponents while voicing concerns they are hearing on the campaign trail.
Tom Granfield, right, takes a few onlookers on a tour of his 1978 Jeep Gladiator at this year’s TLDC Cruise Night. Granfield, raised in Hampton, has deep connections to the town due to his father, Daryl Granfield, owning the Korner 9 Klub.

Tom Granfield, right, takes a few onlookers on a tour of his 1978 Jeep Gladiator at this year’s TLDC Cruise Night. Granfield, raised in Hampton, has deep connections to the town due to his father, Daryl Granfield, owning the Korner 9 Klub.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Finding roots in truck, Jeep restoration There are souls in the objects people are given from older generations. From the pocket watch polished to a shine from 1905, to the hand-me-down clothes that fit just a bit too well now. One person who knows that truth is Hampton native Tom Granfield.
Crews work to fill rail cars with ethanol at the Aurora West facility on the edge of town. A new partnership was announced this week with a goal of increasing productivity and efficiency.

Crews work to fill rail cars with ethanol at the Aurora West facility on the edge of town. A new partnership was announced this week with a goal of increasing productivity and efficiency.

Joint venture set for ethanol plant

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company and KAAPA Ethanol Holdings, LLC announced a joint venture Friday involving Aurora Cooperative’s ethanol and grain facilities located west of town.
Pictured from left are members of the Tri-Fit staff, including LaToya Hanson, Mackenzie Jacobs, Amy Owens and Madi Berthelsen.

Pictured from left are members of the Tri-Fit staff, including LaToya Hanson, Mackenzie Jacobs, Amy Owens and Madi Berthelsen.

Tri-Fit expands fitness offerings

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Ten months after opening the doors at their new Tri-Fit business venture on K Street, owners Amy and Nick Owens announced major plans this week to add staff and class offerings to include more yoga and high-energy kickboxing.
Aurora City Council members passed the fiscal year 2022-2023 total disbursements and transfer budget of $17.2 million last week, up from $16 million last year with a 5.06 percent tax asking request increase in what city administrator Rick Melcher explained as necessary for development projects. 

Aurora City Council members passed the fiscal year 2022-2023 total disbursements and transfer budget of $17.2 million last week, up from $16 million last year with a 5.06 percent tax asking request increase in what city administrator Rick Melcher explained as necessary for development projects. 

City tax asking jumps 5 percent

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Aurora City Council members passed the fiscal year 2022-2023 total disbursements and transfer budget of $17.2 million last week, up from $16 million last year with a 5.06 percent tax asking request increase in what city administrator Rick Melcher explained as necessary for development projects.
Lt. Brett Mitchell answers a question while holding a piece of wire used to slow down jet fighters as they land on the aircraft carrier. He answered questions about the movie and his career at The Office on Sunday.

Lt. Brett Mitchell answers a question while holding a piece of wire used to slow down jet fighters as they land on the aircraft carrier. He answered questions about the movie and his career at The Office on Sunday.

Top Gun: Mitchell delivers Q&A on new movie

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Organizers with Heroes and Huskies raised about $500 from 30 attendees Sunday. There former U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Brett Mitchell hosted a Q&A about his career and the accuracy of the blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” which returned to 12th Street Cinema last weekend.
One full month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined decrease of seven students.

One full month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined decrease of seven students.

Combined area enrollment dips

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
One full month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined decrease of six students.