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A route for an interceptor sewer line that will tie into the city’s wastewater treatment plant (shown here) was approved by the Aurora City Council last week, though much work remains before construction will begin.

A route for an interceptor sewer line that will tie into the city’s wastewater treatment plant (shown here) was approved by the Aurora City Council last week, though much work remains before construction will begin.

City OKs route for sewer expansion project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Aurora City Council took steps last week designed to accommodate future growth by approving a route to expand the sewer line system feeding into the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden.

Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden.

Community garden spaces ready, open for green thumbs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden, located near the Aurora United Methodist Church, at 1406 A St. “The Garden of Eden started around 2011,” Pastor Michelle Reed noted.
The Aurora City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit last week.

The Aurora City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit last week.

Aurora approves annual audit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Aurora City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit last week, with the auditor reporting a strong financial status due in large part to a higher-than-usual property valuation and below-average overall spending.
Jeff Reed, left, and Darren Bartunek stand on a 20-acre parcel located on the east edge of Phillips where they have received approval to begin a 56-lot housing subdivision.

Jeff Reed, left, and Darren Bartunek stand on a 20-acre parcel located on the east edge of Phillips where they have received approval to begin a 56-lot housing subdivision.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
56-lot housing project ready to roll in Phillips County planners gave the thumbs up last week to a housing redevelopment project expected to add 56 single-family dwellings to the community of Phillips within the next few years.
Tom Cornwell (left) and Kelly Kliewer can be seen in action at the Pheasants Forever Banquet in 2019. This is one of the many live events that both companies have helped auctioneer for over the years, though there is a growing trend for auctions shifting to an online format.

Tom Cornwell (left) and Kelly Kliewer can be seen in action at the Pheasants Forever Banquet in 2019. This is one of the many live events that both companies have helped auctioneer for over the years, though there is a growing trend for auctions shifting to an online format.

Shifting digital landscape seen in local auction businesses as sales go online

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Many aspects of life have shifted to include an online aspect, and the auction industry is no exception.  While Tom Cornwell of Cornwell, Inc.
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen visits with constituents after Friday’s town hall forum in Aurora, including, from left: Jim Ediger, Cyndi Muilenburg and Brock Wyatt.

Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen visits with constituents after Friday’s town hall forum in Aurora, including, from left: Jim Ediger, Cyndi Muilenburg and Brock Wyatt.

Friesen warns of ‘false economy’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen aired concern Friday with Nebraska lawmakers’ temptation to spend millions of dollars in federal COVID relief funds now pouring into the state, explaining that it could create a false economy leading to higher interest rates and severe budget issues in three or four years.
The Edgerton is set to host Easter fun this weekend.

The Edgerton is set to host Easter fun this weekend.

Edgerton Eggstravaganza on tap for Sunday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Edgerton Explorit Center will be proudly hosting the return of its annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event, set for Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Edgerton, is jam-packed with festive fun for science lovers of all ages.
Locals share their thoughts on the marijuana debate.

Locals share their thoughts on the marijuana debate.

Locals share thoughts on legalizing marijuana

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The debate on whether or not to legalize marijuana in Nebraska  is picking up steam in Lincoln, as well as across the state. The Aurora News-Register hosted an anonymous survey through Survey Monkey to gauge the community’s thoughts on the possible legal changes.
New District Judge Lynelle Homolka (center) was joined for her swearing-in ceremony by her family, from left: Cayden Homolka, Sydni Homolka, Charles Homolka and Gabriella Homolka.

New District Judge Lynelle Homolka (center) was joined for her swearing-in ceremony by her family, from left: Cayden Homolka, Sydni Homolka, Charles Homolka and Gabriella Homolka.

Homolka dons robe as new judge

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
New Hamilton County District Judge Lynelle Homolka was officially sworn into office Friday in the district courtroom at the Hamilton County Courthouse.