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More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Giltner students complete two murals inspired by modern artist Walk down the halls and there will be color oozing out the walls of Giltner Public Schools. The fourth, fifth and sixth grade art classes made The Jen Stark-inspired art installation over the course of two semesters.
Clarissa Orman and Wyatt Philippi help adults paint the wall of the Youth Center. Children have offered both help and insight into the center’s renovation.

Clarissa Orman and Wyatt Philippi help adults paint the wall of the Youth Center. Children have offered both help and insight into the center’s renovation.

Youth Center gets a fresh new look, plan for the future

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Paul Johnson’s goal of reopening the Hamilton County Youth Center has grown a lot since just four weeks ago.  While 19 volunteers helped redecorate the center on Saturday, Johnson related what has been accomplished at the center as interest in the project has grown rapidly.
Pictures from Hampton Lutheran School’s proud past will be shared in a commemorative book to be distributed at Saturday’s celebration.

Pictures from Hampton Lutheran School’s proud past will be shared in a commemorative book to be distributed at Saturday’s celebration.

Hampton Lutheran School plans celebration as closure draws near

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The Hampton Lutheran School community will gather Saturday to celebrate a tradition of Lutheran education that dates back to the 1860s, while also marking the emotional end of an era.
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen converses with Aurora City Administrator Rick Melcher after his town hall speech at the Bremer Community Center Friday. Friesen is nearing the end of his final session, since he is being term-limited out at the end of the year.

Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen converses with Aurora City Administrator Rick Melcher after his town hall speech at the Bremer Community Center Friday. Friesen is nearing the end of his final session, since he is being term-limited out at the end of the year.

Friesen focused on budget fights

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Sen. Curt Friesen delivered perhaps his last town hall speech in Aurora Friday before being term-limited out of office later this year.
A crowd favorite and always smiling, Jessica Rodriguez took center stage as pop icon Selena Quintanilla during Aurora Middle School’s March 17 P.O.P. event.

A crowd favorite and always smiling, Jessica Rodriguez took center stage as pop icon Selena Quintanilla during Aurora Middle School’s March 17 P.O.P. event.

Lights, camera, People of the Past!

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Back again for another year, the long awaited P.O.P (People of the Past) event put on by Aurora middle schoolers filled the commons and middle school gym Thursday. There were nearly 100 students serving as living wax figures!
The majority of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was centered around a public hearing and discussion on the Highway Department’s proposed 2023 One and Six year plan.

The majority of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was centered around a public hearing and discussion on the Highway Department’s proposed 2023 One and Six year plan.

County approves ‘23 one and six plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The majority of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was centered around a public hearing and discussion on the Highway Department’s proposed 2023 One and Six year plan. New Hamilton County Highway Supt.
For the first time ever, the Ag Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds will play host to what has been dubbed the “Early Childhood Event.” 

For the first time ever, the Ag Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds will play host to what has been dubbed the “Early Childhood Event.” 

Early childhood event coming to fairgrounds

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
For the first time ever, the Ag Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds will play host to what has been dubbed the “Early Childhood Event.”  The event, set to welcome the public April 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A’ROR’N Bots team poses for a picture at the First Lego League Nebraska Championships Feb. 26. From left: Ella Curtis, Everett Hunnicutt, Jillian Stromer, Caleb Ruch and Thomas Brandl.

A’ROR’N Bots team poses for a picture at the First Lego League Nebraska Championships Feb. 26. From left: Ella Curtis, Everett Hunnicutt, Jillian Stromer, Caleb Ruch and Thomas Brandl.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
A’ROR’N Bots invited to international competition First Lego League (FLL) Razorback Invitational officials have invited the A’ROR’N Bots to an in-person competition on May 19-22 after winning third place in the statewide FLL tournament Feb. 26.
The Aurora City Council voted March 8 to extend a state program by two years, allowing the Aurora Development Corporation more time to create jobs as part of the requirement of an initial 2010 land acquisition and development grant.

The Aurora City Council voted March 8 to extend a state program by two years, allowing the Aurora Development Corporation more time to create jobs as part of the requirement of an initial 2010 land acquisition and development grant.

Council extends CDBG grant

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The Aurora City Council voted last week to extend a Community Development Block Grant for a Power Park project on Highway 14, in effect allowing the Aurora Development Corporation more time to recruit business and industry that will help create the jobs required by the initial terms of a 2010...
Pictured during their first day of operations at the Hohl Orthodontics satellite office in Aurora are from left: Jenny Fleek, Jenny Schenk, Dr. Rebecca Hohl and Dr. Landon Peterson.

Pictured during their first day of operations at the Hohl Orthodontics satellite office in Aurora are from left: Jenny Fleek, Jenny Schenk, Dr. Rebecca Hohl and Dr. Landon Peterson.

Hohl Orthodontics opens satellite office

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Gothenburg native Dr. Rebecca Hohl has expanded her Lincoln-based orthodontics practice to Aurora, saying she is excited about the opportunity to provide area families the convenience of specialized dental care in Hamilton County. Hohl and three staff members, including in-house orthodontist Dr.