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Jim Pillen shares his platform and reasons he is running for governor during a Nov. 15 campaign stop in Aurora, which was coordinated by the Hamilton County GOP.

Jim Pillen shares his platform and reasons he is running for governor during a Nov. 15 campaign stop in Aurora, which was coordinated by the Hamilton County GOP.

Jim Pillen makes campaign stop in Aurora last week

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Republican candidate for governor Jim Pillen made a campaign stop in Aurora last week sharing an optimistic outlook for Nebraska while also explaining what he believes is a critical need to elect someone who fully understands agriculture.
Five Aurora veterans have now joined the ranks of Quilt of Valor recipients, after a ceremony during the Nov. 11 Aurora Veterans Day program. They are, from left: Kirt Smith, Larry Gimpel, Garry Gimpel, Tim Graham and Paul Graham.

Five Aurora veterans have now joined the ranks of Quilt of Valor recipients, after a ceremony during the Nov. 11 Aurora Veterans Day program. They are, from left: Kirt Smith, Larry Gimpel, Garry Gimpel, Tim Graham and Paul Graham.

Five Aurora veterans receive Quilt of Valor honors

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Tying all of the symbolism of Veterans Day and the program at Aurora High School together, five area veterans were presented with their very own Quilt of Valor courtesy of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild and the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Carlos Collazo had another stellar night on the ground, rushing for 272 yards on 36 carries with a pair of touchdowns in a losing effort.

Carlos Collazo had another stellar night on the ground, rushing for 272 yards on 36 carries with a pair of touchdowns in a losing effort.

Bennington topples Aurora

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
No. 2 Aurora brought the fight to top-seeded Bennington, but the Badgers were too much in a 42-14 win Monday night in the Class B final at Memorial Stadium in front of a crowd nearly 5,000 strong. Aurora finishes as Class B’s runner up for the second season in a row.
Aurora firefighters monitor Sunday's control burn of the golf course clubhouse.

Aurora firefighters monitor Sunday's control burn of the golf course clubhouse.

Poco Creek clubhouse goes up in smoke

Kurt Johnson
Monday, November 22, 2021
Oh, if those walls could talk! Decades of memories went up in smoke Sunday morning as the Poco Creek Golf Course clubhouse, which for decades served as home base for the Aurora Country Club and local VFW chapter, was destroyed in a control burn by members of the Aurora Fire Department.
Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated Aurora community leaders Friday for demonstrating the leadership and cooperation necessary to take advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot housing development. Behind Ricketts is a large aerial photo of the Streeter Subdivision, where infrastructure work has already begun.

Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated Aurora community leaders Friday for demonstrating the leadership and cooperation necessary to take advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot housing development. Behind Ricketts is a large aerial photo of the Streeter Subdivision, where infrastructure work has already begun.

Ricketts applauds housing venture

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Gov. Pete Ricketts applauded community leaders in Aurora Friday for taking advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot development project that will ultimately help the community grow.
Mary Ingram of Phillips is shown speaking on a TED stage this June in Gainsville, Fla. Her message challenges her audience to put a more positive light on community service as a useful tool for young people.

Mary Ingram of Phillips is shown speaking on a TED stage this June in Gainsville, Fla. Her message challenges her audience to put a more positive light on community service as a useful tool for young people.

Local woman takes message to TED stage

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
To hear Mary's TED Talk message, click the link below.
Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Back to the finals In order to make a return trip to the Class B finals, the Husky football team depended on a pair of huge plays from basketball players as first-year seniors.  Preston Ramaekers and Tate Nachtigal didn’t play a year ago, but were huge factors in Aurora extending its season.
Rick Hock (second from right) celebrated with his family and caretakers during a Nov. 9 event. Those pictured include from left: Kayden Ehlers, Chris Hock, Serenity Halsey, Alicia Hock, Rick, Dr. Erich Fruehling.

Rick Hock (second from right) celebrated with his family and caretakers during a Nov. 9 event. Those pictured include from left: Kayden Ehlers, Chris Hock, Serenity Halsey, Alicia Hock, Rick, Dr. Erich Fruehling.

Hock reunites with lifesavers

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Everything changed for Rick Hock on an otherwise normal early summer day.  Hock was out shopping in Grand Island for his daughter’s upcoming wedding when he suffered a massive heart attack June 28, experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format.

Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format.

Input sought on all-mail voting

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format. Hamilton County clerk and election commissioner Jill DeMers approached the board to see how she might move forward in gathering public opinion on the matter.
Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora honors area veterans Thursday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Aurora Public Schools Veterans Day program was called to order bright and early Thursday morning with words from American Legion member Ron Paider.  “On behalf of American Legion Post 42 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4993, I call to order this Veterans Day program,” Paider began.