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Retired Air Force Colonel and president of Cause of America Shawn Smith delivers a speech on election security issues. His main suggested solution was a return to hand-ballots counted by the local precinct.

Retired Air Force Colonel and president of Cause of America Shawn Smith delivers a speech on election security issues. His main suggested solution was a return to hand-ballots counted by the local precinct.

Freedom rally reflects concern with voter integrity

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Organizers held the first-ever Hamilton County Freedom Rally at the fairgrounds Thursday, drawing a crowd estimated at more than 200 people who were concerned with electronic voting machines and other measures some have deemed “not secure” since the 2020 presidential election, instead wanting to...
After a large amount of background work from Hamilton County commissioners, a county COVID premium pay plan was approved by the group at Monday’s meeting.

After a large amount of background work from Hamilton County commissioners, a county COVID premium pay plan was approved by the group at Monday’s meeting.

County approves COVID premium pay plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
After a large amount of background work from Hamilton County commissioners, a county COVID premium pay plan was approved by the group at Monday’s meeting. The vote passed 3-2, with commissioners Roger Nunnenkamp and John Thomas voting no. After being provided approximately $1.
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously last week to allow Mayor Marlin Seeman to enter into an agreement with Maguire Iron to a multi-year maintenance of the water tower. 

The Aurora City Council voted unanimously last week to allow Mayor Marlin Seeman to enter into an agreement with Maguire Iron to a multi-year maintenance of the water tower. 

City approves company to maintain water tower

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously last week to allow Mayor Marlin Seeman to enter into an agreement with Maguire Iron to a multi-year maintenance of the water tower.
Angela Adams is now serving Hamilton County as the planning and zoning administrator.

Angela Adams is now serving Hamilton County as the planning and zoning administrator.

Angela Adams steps up as new zoning administrator

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Area resident Angela Adams has officially stepped in as the new Hamilton County planning and zoning administrator.  This comes on the heels of a vacancy in the position created when previous administrator Jeremy Brandt moved to take the Hamilton County highway superintendent slot.
Aurora High School graduating senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar.

Aurora High School graduating senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Kuehner a National Merit Scholar It’s official. Aurora High School senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar. Kuehner has held on throughout the process, where somewhere near 1.
From left, Tessa, Hudson, Lyla and John Beck pose in front of the inflatable unicorn-themed bouncy house in their backyard. The family moved their business to Marquette after starting it in Kenesaw back in 2019.

From left, Tessa, Hudson, Lyla and John Beck pose in front of the inflatable unicorn-themed bouncy house in their backyard. The family moved their business to Marquette after starting it in Kenesaw back in 2019.

Beck’s Inflatables Rentals continues to expand in Hamilton County

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
A new business has been inflating and expanding in the town of Marquette.  John and Tessa Beck moved to the town last year, bringing with them a family-run inflatable business that has provided children hours of fun leaping in the backyards of Hamilton County.  “I love kids,” Tessa said.
Local nonprofit organizations are hoping to tap into the area community’s spirit of philanthropic giving next week with the ninth annual Go Big Give online giving campaign.

Local nonprofit organizations are hoping to tap into the area community’s spirit of philanthropic giving next week with the ninth annual Go Big Give online giving campaign.

Go Big Give campaign begins

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Local nonprofit organizations are hoping to tap into the area community’s spirit of philanthropic giving next week with the ninth annual Go Big Give online giving campaign.
The Phillips Village Board passed several resolutions Thursday to approve Tax Increment Financing for Darren Bartunek and Jeff Reed to rebuild Winchester’s Bar and Grill.

The Phillips Village Board passed several resolutions Thursday to approve Tax Increment Financing for Darren Bartunek and Jeff Reed to rebuild Winchester’s Bar and Grill.

TIF approved for Phillips venture

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
The Phillips Village Board passed several resolutions Thursday to approve Tax Increment Financing for Darren Bartunek and Jeff Reed to rebuild Winchester’s Bar and Grill. The initial TIF bond was $49,300, which will be reclaimed in taxes to a maximum of $81,000 over 15 years.
A member of the Aurora High School varsity football team, Yoonsang was congratulated by host parents Maile Ilac-Boeder and John Boeder after his team finished as Class B runner-up.

A member of the Aurora High School varsity football team, Yoonsang was congratulated by host parents Maile Ilac-Boeder and John Boeder after his team finished as Class B runner-up.

Yoonsang Nam gets full rural experience at AHS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Corn.  Corn and the color red were the first things South Korean exchange student Yoonsang Nam noticed when he traveled from Seoul to Grand Island last fall. This 16-year-old student has joined Maile Ilac-Boeder and John Boeder for the 2021-22 school year in Aurora.