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Nic Lewis is shown outside “Sunflower Cottage” on H Street in Aurora, which debuted on Airbnb as a local housing option in April.

Nic Lewis is shown outside “Sunflower Cottage” on H Street in Aurora, which debuted on Airbnb as a local housing option in April.

Aurora becoming an Airbnb destination

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Hundreds of alumni and guests will be in town this week for the A’ROR’N Days celebration and local entrepreneurs have launched ventures this past year hoping to welcome them with Airbnb accommodations.
Aurora is ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this week with a four-day A’ROR’N Days party that’s long overdue.

Aurora is ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this week with a four-day A’ROR’N Days party that’s long overdue.

A’ROR’N Days agenda full of fun, historical milestones

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Aurora is ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this week with a four-day A’ROR’N Days party that’s long overdue. After a one-year pandemic pause, event organizers on several fronts are excited to finally be able to continue what has become an annual late June tradition.
Eleanor (left) and Nolan Geiken man their lemonade stand as they work to gather donations.

Eleanor (left) and Nolan Geiken man their lemonade stand as they work to gather donations.

Lemonade stands a staple in summer heat

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
As temperatures keep climbing many people are on the lookout for a refreshing way to beat the heat. This is where local kids can step in by providing the classic lemonade stand. Setting up a table of their own last week were Eleanor and Nolan Geiken, with the help of their grandmother Laura Jobman.
A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show.

A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show.

Aurora to see Pride March, Drag show on June 27

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show. Organizers Beaux Mason, Evan Rose and Dakota Russell spoke on the events of the day and the impact they are hoping it has on the community.
Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food last week as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food last week as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Firefighter challenge sparks higher Can-Care-A-Van total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A food challenge between area fire departments netted almost 9,000 pounds of donations last week, boosting total contributions for this year’s Hamilton County Can-Care-a-Van drive to 42,860 pounds of food.
Signs will advise motorists of exit lane closure

Signs will advise motorists of exit lane closure

Aurora's I-80 off-ramp to be closed Thursday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
The west-bound I-80 exit ramp at Aurora’s 332 exchange will be closed briefly Thursday night while state road crews complete the first phase of a planned repair project.
Volunteers collect food items Tuesday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Volunteers collect food items Tuesday morning at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Can-Care-A-Van underway

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Area volunteers were busy Tuesday morning as donations came rolling in by the ambulance-load for the Can-Care-A-Van at the Hamilton County Food Pantry. Volunteers are shown here sorting canned food and other donations dropped off by the Hampton Fire and Rescue team.
The Teal View Wetland Education Area has opened five miles north of Hampton and features a protected area for migrating waterfowl.

The Teal View Wetland Education Area has opened five miles north of Hampton and features a protected area for migrating waterfowl.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Teal View Wetlands formed north of Hampton Through the united efforts of the Upper Big Blue Natural Resource District, Ducks Unlimited, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Nebraska Environmental Trust and the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture, Hamilton County will be gaining 39 acres of protected...
Edgerton staff members Nichole Havlik, right, and John Boeder, use a high-tech camera to show youth campers shooting images captured using ultra high-speed photography.

Edgerton staff members Nichole Havlik, right, and John Boeder, use a high-tech camera to show youth campers shooting images captured using ultra high-speed photography.

Edgerton, 4-H, Extension take aim at high-tech shooting lessons

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Nineteen area youth had their sights set on the history of firearms and hunting last week, enjoying a hands-on learning experience while also helping to strengthen a growing partnership between the Edgerton Explorit Center, Hamilton County 4-H and the Nebraska Extension.
Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Vaccinations reach 32% in county

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally, prompting words of cautious optimism last week from Teresa Anderson.