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Sara Johnson stands by a trailer she is using as the temporary home of Coasters Coffee Co. Her business will move soon into the newly renovated space in the background, located at 1003 Q St., by the Aurora Wash House and Verizon.

Sara Johnson stands by a trailer she is using as the temporary home of Coasters Coffee Co. Her business will move soon into the newly renovated space in the background, located at 1003 Q St., by the Aurora Wash House and Verizon.

Hwy 34 facility home to 3 businesses

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
A three-for-one business transition is unfolding now on Highway 34, with renovation work well underway on an expanded facility which is now home to the Aurora Wash House, Verizon and Coasters Coffee Co.
Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

New 4R website, mobile app up and running

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Visitors to the Aurora Public Schools website may find it looking a little different than it has in years past. The district did in fact approve this upgrade and with it tackled a whole new approach to communication, complete with a mobile app.
Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.

Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.

Hampton researching water well options

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.
An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

Welcome home, Lyle Reab

News Staff
Friday, June 11, 2021
Giltner native Lyle Reab was killed in action while fighting in Germany during WWII. After his previously unidentified remains were officially tied to Reab, the journey started to get this WWII hero home.
Peg Lackore (left) and Tyler Jensen have been reunited in physical therapy 22 years after she helped him on the road to recovery.

Peg Lackore (left) and Tyler Jensen have been reunited in physical therapy 22 years after she helped him on the road to recovery.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Physical therapy unites Peg Lackore, Tyler Jensen across the years Having to go through physical therapy is a tough process, but it helps when there is someone familiar to help along the way.
Tori Swanson (left) and Desiree Christenson show off both the Nebraska Passport booklet and their sign welcoming visitors to the Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.

Tori Swanson (left) and Desiree Christenson show off both the Nebraska Passport booklet and their sign welcoming visitors to the Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.

Cottonwood Gallery a Passport stop

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Both locals and visitors to the town of Aurora will be able to check off one place on the Nebraska Passport Program list by visiting Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.
Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Busy Bee Baking Co. a recipe for Jefferson to give back

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Retiring from an Air Force career she loved in 2020 meant that Jodi Jefferson had to find a new focus in her life and she found it almost immediately in a warm and familiar place -- at home in her kitchen.
Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton ready to celebrate Booster Days ’21

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hampton’s main street will be filled again in early June with the return of Booster Days. After a one-year recess caused by the pandemic, committee planners say they are excited to give the community an opportunity to celebrate, together, once again.
The department budget had had that line item at $45,000, to though by the end of May the total had already surpassed that by $550. 

The department budget had had that line item at $45,000, to though by the end of May the total had already surpassed that by $550. 

Sheriff McCoy brings requests to county board

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Fitted in his new uniform and having officially hit the streets of Hamilton County as its new sheriff, Jeromy McCoy approached the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday to address a budget issue, report on staffing and get the approval to advertise for a few open positions in the department.