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Giltner board approves ’21-22 budget

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Giltner School Board approved its budget for the 2021-22 school year during Monday’s regular monthly meeting, while also hearing concerns with statements made by local citizens at last month’s meeting regarding a lack of board transparency.  The tax levy went up 5 percent from last year’s rate.
Aurora's band plays the National Anthem during Friday's 9/11 tribute.

Aurora's band plays the National Anthem during Friday's 9/11 tribute.

Remembering 9/11

Kurt Johnson
Friday, September 10, 2021
Aurora High School students began the day Friday with a solemn tribute, citing the pledge and listening to the band play the National Anthem in honor of the 9/11 20th anniversary.
This archive photo, which hangs in the Hamilton Telecommunications corporate office, was taken while D.E. McGregor, one of the founding fathers of NCTC, was visiting the Hamilton office in Aurora on Sept. 22, 1921.

This archive photo, which hangs in the Hamilton Telecommunications corporate office, was taken while D.E. McGregor, one of the founding fathers of NCTC, was visiting the Hamilton office in Aurora on Sept. 22, 1921.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Hamilton Telecommunications announces purchase of NCTC Hamilton Telecommunications announced Friday that it has finalized a purchase agreement with Nebraska Central Telephone Company and Nebraska Central Telecom, Inc.
Christine Bellis sits in the area of Estheva Skin & Body, her new spa located in downtown Aurora, dedicated to nails.

Christine Bellis sits in the area of Estheva Skin & Body, her new spa located in downtown Aurora, dedicated to nails.

Estheva Skin & Body a new way to relax

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
During the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Christine Bellis discovered that many people have been neglecting a major part of themselves -- their skin. That is what led her to create Estheva Skin & Body, a new spa located at 1102 13th Street in Aurora.
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen doesn’t expect his district boundaries to change during a special legislative session which begins Monday.

Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen doesn’t expect his district boundaries to change during a special legislative session which begins Monday.

Sen. Friesen previews special session agenda

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen doesn’t expect his district boundaries to change during a special legislative session which begins Monday, though he and others do expect some adjustments based on population trends reflected in the 2020 Census.
The overhead tramway provided a different perspective of the Nebraska State Fair, showing a fairgrounds full of people, ag equipment, food vendors and carnival rides.

The overhead tramway provided a different perspective of the Nebraska State Fair, showing a fairgrounds full of people, ag equipment, food vendors and carnival rides.

State Fair ‘has a lot to celebrate’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Final numbers aren’t yet in for this year’s Nebraska State Fair, but the early consensus is that the turnout was strong as the showcase event in Grand Island returned to pre-COVID activity levels.
Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.

Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.

Students all in for Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The weekday’s of the Nebraska State Fair were filled with a flurry of activity, as the fairgrounds welcomed Nebraska’s Largest Classroom to center stage.
Marsha Pawley, center, explains how cream is turned to butter during a demonstration at the Plainsman Museum’s 2019 Day on the Farm. The event is returning after a one year break.

Marsha Pawley, center, explains how cream is turned to butter during a demonstration at the Plainsman Museum’s 2019 Day on the Farm. The event is returning after a one year break.

Plainsman’s Day on the Farm set to return Sunday

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
During the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Plainsman Museum in Aurora is offering the public a chance to step back to a simpler time during its annual Day on the Farm. After being canceled in 2020, the annual event is set to return Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
The Alice M. Farr Library will soon be hosting two speakers from Humanities Nebraska through the Friends of the Library.

The Alice M. Farr Library will soon be hosting two speakers from Humanities Nebraska through the Friends of the Library.

Humanities NE speakers coming to Aurora

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The Alice M. Farr Library will soon be hosting two speakers from Humanities Nebraska through the Friends of the Library. The first visitor will be Charlotte Endorf sharing “Nebraska Spirit: The North Platte Canteen.” She will be there on Thursday, Sept. 9 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Rachel Hunter (queen and Zander Stromer (king)

Rachel Hunter (queen and Zander Stromer (king)

AHS Homecoming royalty

News Staff
Friday, September 3, 2021
Aurora seniors Zander Stromer and Rachel Hunter were crowned Homecoming king and queen Friday night at halftime of the Huskies' 55-44 loss to Bennington.  Other Homeoming royalty included Ella Mitchell, Kaylee Crosby, Grace Ziegler, Mackenson Owens, Caden Carlson and Preston Ramaekers.