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Jerry Lobeda, a 2009 Aurora graduate, stands next to his saltwater flotation device, a sensory depravation tank that is filled by water from an upstairs reservoir, drained and cleaned between each session at Sana Vida Wellness Center in Grand Island.

Jerry Lobeda, a 2009 Aurora graduate, stands next to his saltwater flotation device, a sensory depravation tank that is filled by water from an upstairs reservoir, drained and cleaned between each session at Sana Vida Wellness Center in Grand Island.

Jerry Lobeda reflects on athletic past, new physical wellness venture in G.I.

Jerry Lobeda, once a star running back for the Aurora Huskies, is now rushing into a new career as a physical wellness practitioner.
Brooke Broekemier

Brooke Broekemier

Westfield names Broekemier as its new administrator

Michelle Broekemier, a Hordville native with 20 years experience in the healthcare industry, has been hired as the new administrator at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora. The pending administrative change was announced this week by Rod Schroeder, Westfield’s chairman of the board.
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

Phillips alumni banquet celebrates milestone

The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.
During last year’s Can Care-A-Van Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

During last year’s Can Care-A-Van Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Can Care-A-Van aims to collect 30,000 pounds of food June 7

Back again for another year, the Hamilton County Food Pantry welcomes the 18th annual 10/11 Can Care-A-Van.  This event, sponsored by Black Hills Energy and JBS is set to collect a large amount of nonperishable goods from around the community to help those in need.
Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.

Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.

Market on the Square returns Saturday in Aurora

Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.  The farmer’s market series runs from June 4 to Sept. 17, every Saturday, from 8-11 a.m.
Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

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Freemasons sell lodge, to meet in Central City  The Aurora Freemason Lodge No. 68 has sold its building on L Street to an individual for an unspecified amount effective May 5.
Aurora alumni and hallway icon Randy Maahs is set to hang up his custodial supervisor hat after 42 years of service to the Aurora 4R Public School District.

Aurora alumni and hallway icon Randy Maahs is set to hang up his custodial supervisor hat after 42 years of service to the Aurora 4R Public School District.

Randy Maahs bids farewell to Husky hallways

“It’s a good day to be a Husky, even on a bad day.” Those are words that custodial supervisor Randy Maahs lives by today, and has lived by far beyond the past 42 years of his career at Aurora.
From left to right: Paul Johnson, Jen James, Mallory Johnson, Alex Hageman and Nick Lewis are the “core” team of volunteers standing next to the mural reading “Be Excellent to Each Other.”

From left to right: Paul Johnson, Jen James, Mallory Johnson, Alex Hageman and Nick Lewis are the “core” team of volunteers standing next to the mural reading “Be Excellent to Each Other.”

New and improved Youth Center readies for opening

The Hamilton County Youth Center, which is due to open on June 4, has undergone a lot of changes in the last month.
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.

Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military.

Hamilton County prepared for Memorial Day services

Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events throughout the area on Monday to honor veterans who died while enlisted in the United States military. The Aurora American Legion Post 42 and Aurora VFW Post 4993 will conduct services at five locations, beginning at 8:30 a.m.