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Shown here is a peanut field, also known as ground nut in Gambia, where Daniel Heiser recently spent six months on a medical mission. Courtesy photo

Shown here is a peanut field, also known as ground nut in Gambia, where Daniel Heiser recently spent six months on a medical mission. Courtesy photo

Medical mission takes Daniel Heiser to the Gambia

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Deciding to travel across the world to live in the Gambia for six months isn’t a decision most people would consider, but for Aurora graduate Daniel Heiser that was the beginning of a new journey. “I went there in January of 2017 and I was there for six months,” he said.
Feik joins staff in Hampton

Feik joins staff in Hampton

Feik joins staff in Hampton

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Brad Feik joins the staff at Hampton Public Schools this fall as the new high school principal/athletic director.
Members of the Aurora United Methodist Church broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project, which will include four new classrooms, a new kitchen, large activity space, storage and other amenities. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Members of the Aurora United Methodist Church broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project, which will include four new classrooms, a new kitchen, large activity space, storage and other amenities. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Methodist Church breaks ground on project

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Members of the United Methodist Church in Aurora broke ground Sunday on a $2.2 million expansion project that’s been building in momentum for years.
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Stolen gun, drugs found after motorcycle pursuit

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Lincoln man after locating several controlled substances and a stolen handgun at the conclusion of a pursuit in Hamilton County. At approximately 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

New teachers ready to roll

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The 4R School District welcomed a handful of new educators to the roster this year. They include, from left: Sierra Eastman, Ella Aksamit, Jenny Wyatt, Elizabeth Schott, Kim Staehr, Tate Erbst, Joanna Carver and Cole Ashby.
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Six accidents reported on docket

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
A total of six accidents were reported this week by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department. On Tuesday, Veken Yousif of Glendale, Calif., was westbound on Interstate 80 when an animal entered the roadway.
Senator Curt Friesen

Senator Curt Friesen

Property tax relief looks promising

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Will the Legislative session end with Nebraska state senators sharing a triple dip ice cream cone with smiles all around? Or, will senators be unable to keep the towering cone of goodness from toppling over onto the hot sidewalk during the last three dog days of the session? On Aug.
Penny Evans (right) sells “Coleton Strong” shirts at the Phillips Memorial Hall to help raise funds for the family’s medical costs. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Penny Evans (right) sells “Coleton Strong” shirts at the Phillips Memorial Hall to help raise funds for the family’s medical costs. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Phillips community holds fundraiser for Sorgenfrei famil

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Family and friends from around Nebraska gathered at the Phillips Memorial Hall on Aug. 5 to enjoy some root beer floats and support the Sorgenfrei family. Coleton Sorgenfrei, a recent Aurora High School graduate, was in a motorcycle accident on July 1 and is currently recovering from his injuries.
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High Plains board prepares to reopen school

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The High Plains Community Schools Board of Education met in Clarks Monday to finalize plans for in-person classes beginning this month. “The board approved the reopening plan and we posted it on the website and on social media,” Supt. Brian Tonniges explained. “We have a detailed tiered plan.