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Melanie Dominguez (right) gives Attikus Louela a small plush tiger at the Early Childhood event while his mother watches. Louela had just completed an egg shaker, which he holds in his left hand, when Dominguez gave him the toy.

Melanie Dominguez (right) gives Attikus Louela a small plush tiger at the Early Childhood event while his mother watches. Louela had just completed an egg shaker, which he holds in his left hand, when Dominguez gave him the toy.

Early Childhood event shares info on local resources

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A first of its kind early childhood event drew more than 125 people to the fairgrounds Saturday, where organizers said the goal was to help provide information about all the local resources available to families with young children.
Now a college freshman, Aurora grad Ellie Wanek has fulfilled her dream serving as Nebraska FFA State President. She retired her jacket officially in a ceremony held at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.

Now a college freshman, Aurora grad Ellie Wanek has fulfilled her dream serving as Nebraska FFA State President. She retired her jacket officially in a ceremony held at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Ellie Wanek bids farewell to presidential role The time has officially come and gone for Aurora grad Ellie Wanek to serve her state and the Nebraska State FFA as president for 2021-22.
Holly Baker (left) and Leslie Fisher hold up a star with their business name, Together A Greater Good, at the 2016 Business Excellence Awards in Omaha. The business, which allows customers to donate a portion of their receipt to charitable causes, has about 10,000 active users.

Holly Baker (left) and Leslie Fisher hold up a star with their business name, Together A Greater Good, at the 2016 Business Excellence Awards in Omaha. The business, which allows customers to donate a portion of their receipt to charitable causes, has about 10,000 active users.

Baker co-founder of charitable giving app

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
From the fertile fields of Aurora, the need to help and benefit others grows out from its inhabitants no matter how far afield they go. Holly Baker, born in Aurora, is co-founder of Together A Greater Good (TAGG), a successful charity business that is raking in the dough for many causes.
Norah Nickel reaches for an Easter egg as a chaotic group of other 4-to-6-year-olds rush to grab the treats.

Norah Nickel reaches for an Easter egg as a chaotic group of other 4-to-6-year-olds rush to grab the treats.

Edgerton Eggstravaganza egg-ucates young children

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The staff at the Edgerton Explorit Center hosted an Easter event mixed with fun, hands-on science activities Saturday, drawing a large crowd of people of all ages.
Allan Coats poses with his daughters Tori and Alex in front of the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in a garage on their property. Most of the renovation occurred in the garage with Alan receiving help from friends and family.

Allan Coats poses with his daughters Tori and Alex in front of the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in a garage on their property. Most of the renovation occurred in the garage with Alan receiving help from friends and family.

Coats brings his first car back to life

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
No one forgets their first car, but how many people keep it and restore their starting vehicle to its former glory? One of the few that can claim this title is Allan Coats of Giltner, who has invested in renewing his ‘70 Plymouth Road Runner for the past six years and counting.
Monte Obermeier

Monte Obermeier

Obermeier appointed to Giltner School Bd.

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Members of the Giltner School Board voted Saturday to appoint Monte Obermeier to fill a vacancy created by the recall election in February during a meeting/retreat at the Aurora Leadership Center.
Edgerton staff members are excited about the year ahead, as well as their newly wrapped vehicles and trailer. They include, from left, Nicole Havlik, John Boeder, Deb Miller, Joe Almont and Mary Molliconi.

Edgerton staff members are excited about the year ahead, as well as their newly wrapped vehicles and trailer. They include, from left, Nicole Havlik, John Boeder, Deb Miller, Joe Almont and Mary Molliconi.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Edgerton Center on track for record year New things are always happening at the Edgerton Explorit Center and the pace has officially picked up again for staff after the COVID-19 lull.
Scott Bauer stands outside his Postal Mopar workshop on the edge of town in Phillips. After eight years of being co-owner, Bauer aquired sole-ownership of the business earlier this year.

Scott Bauer stands outside his Postal Mopar workshop on the edge of town in Phillips. After eight years of being co-owner, Bauer aquired sole-ownership of the business earlier this year.

Bauer behind the wheel at Postal Mopar

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
When someone goes to a demolition derby, they will see see beaten-up old cars pummel other worn-down vehicles into bits of crumpled sheet metal on wheels. A few in the audience might notice a distinctive, new blue shining out from the back end of a car.
MCC Board President Frank Steckley displays one of eight plaque honoring Ukraine residents, which sold for more than $9,000 during Saturday’s MCC Relief Sale at the fairgrounds.

MCC Board President Frank Steckley displays one of eight plaque honoring Ukraine residents, which sold for more than $9,000 during Saturday’s MCC Relief Sale at the fairgrounds.

MCC relief sale returns, raising record total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
A tradition of praising God and raising money for global relief efforts resumed this weekend at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, where hundreds of people from all across Nebraska and the central United States gathered for the annual Mennonite Central Committee relief auction.