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Hampton Housing Solutions is building this three-bedroom home on 4th Street, utilizing a Rural Workforce Housing Grant awarded to Hamilton County in 2021.

Hampton Housing Solutions is building this three-bedroom home on 4th Street, utilizing a Rural Workforce Housing Grant awarded to Hamilton County in 2021.

Hampton housing project taps into rural workforce grant

A $1 million Rural Workforce Housing Grant awarded to Hamilton County last year is having an impact in Hampton, where a new single-family dwelling is in the final phases of construction.
Ryan Freeman, owner and founder of Freebird Construction, LLC, poses in front of his table saw while on a job on 1st Street in Aurora. Freeman has founded his own business after nearly a decade of construction work in Hamilton County.

Ryan Freeman, owner and founder of Freebird Construction, LLC, poses in front of his table saw while on a job on 1st Street in Aurora. Freeman has founded his own business after nearly a decade of construction work in Hamilton County.

Freeman launches construction firm

Owner and founder of Freebird Constuction, LLC Ryan Freeman has been reborn like the phoenix on his logo as a self-employed, one-man crew for local housing needs. Originally from Greeley, an hour northwest of Aurora, Freeman has spent the past near decade as a worker for the Paschke Bros.
President of the Nebraska Trails Foundation and Dark Island Trails board member Jason Buss pauses for a photo on the mile-long bridge over the Platte River near an island between the banks.

President of the Nebraska Trails Foundation and Dark Island Trails board member Jason Buss pauses for a photo on the mile-long bridge over the Platte River near an island between the banks.

Group hoping to expand Dark Island Trail

Throughout the half mile to and back from the wooden bridge over the Platte River, Jason Buss never loses his energy while talking about the Dark Island Trail he walks on.
Local veterans receiving their Quilt of Valor during Thursday’s opening ceremonies at the Hamilton County Fair included, from left: Tom Collingham, Glenn Rauert, Jim Anderson, Richard Schaffert and Mike Fletcher.

Local veterans receiving their Quilt of Valor during Thursday’s opening ceremonies at the Hamilton County Fair included, from left: Tom Collingham, Glenn Rauert, Jim Anderson, Richard Schaffert and Mike Fletcher.

Five area veterans awarded Quilts of Valor during fair

As is tradition and in the spirit of honoring those who have served the United States in the military, Jeanette Friesen and the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild was back at it again during the Thursday opening ceremonies of the 2022 Hamilton County Fair to present five veterans with their very own Quilt...
Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants in Sunday’s bid-calling competition at the Hamilton County Fair, where he finished in the top 10.

Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants in Sunday’s bid-calling competition at the Hamilton County Fair, where he finished in the top 10.

Aurora hosts auctioneering competition

 The Nebraska Auctioneers Association, a state trade organization representing the auctioneering profession in Nebraska, conducted its 39th annual Auctioneers State Championship Sunday in Aurora.
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Aurora Airport Authority updates on projects

Aurora Airport Authority chairman Dr. John Wilcox, airport manager Terry Ott and treasurer Brett Mitchell made an appearance at the Aurora City Council meeting July 26 to update the council on upcoming projects and to request a continuation of the levy rate.
Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

Triniti Jensen, owner of Trin Jensen Photography in Aurora, poses on the other side of the camera for a change, sitting amongst boho pieces she now offers for rent as part of her side business, called The Bohemian Hatter.

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Trin Jensen Photography moves to downtown square Trin Jensen Photography is on the move, in more ways than one.
State officials report that the 1.71 miles of Highway 34 running through Aurora is scheduled to be replaced, with planning underway now as to the roadway’s future design.

State officials report that the 1.71 miles of Highway 34 running through Aurora is scheduled to be replaced, with planning underway now as to the roadway’s future design.

NDOT seeks input on plans to rebuild Hwy 34 in Aurora

Community and business leaders were invited to share feedback last week regarding a Nebraska State Department of Transportation proposal to rebuild Highway 34 through Aurora. With 1.
Aurora’s new stadium lights at the football field have been delivered and installed, but the 4R district is waiting for the lights’ control panel, a part of several supply chain issues for the school.

Aurora’s new stadium lights at the football field have been delivered and installed, but the 4R district is waiting for the lights’ control panel, a part of several supply chain issues for the school.

Supply chain issues present learning curve for area schools

Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting the local community. This report highlights feedback from superintendents at the four area schools.
Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants competing in Sunday's Nebraska Auctioneering Association bid competition at the Hamilton County Fair.

Jamie Bergmark of Phillips was one of 18 participants competing in Sunday's Nebraska Auctioneering Association bid competition at the Hamilton County Fair.

County fair has arrived

Back again in all its glory, the 2022 Hamilton County Fair is set to keep the masses entertained and showcase the best of the best in livestock other homemade and home-grown goods and entertainment.