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This aerial photo shows the Syngenta seed facility near Phillips, which Beck’s Seed Company announced this week it is in the process of purchasing.

This aerial photo shows the Syngenta seed facility near Phillips, which Beck’s Seed Company announced this week it is in the process of purchasing.

Beck’s Seed to acquire Phillips Syngenta plant

The Syngenta corn seed production facility along Highway 34 near Phillips is changing hands again. Beck’s Seed Company, based in Indiana, announced Monday its acquisition of the plant with the transaction expected to close on Oct. 31.
Teri Finneman, a journalism professor at the University of Kansas and co-author of the book "Reviving Rural News" will be leading the study

Teri Finneman, a journalism professor at the University of Kansas and co-author of the book "Reviving Rural News" will be leading the study

News-Register part of a national newspaper initiative

The Aurora News-Register is excited to announce that the newspaper will be participating in a national initiative to consider changing the business model of local newspapers.
Kiersten Mersch blows some of the bubbles off the face of Creed Nisley after he spent time romping in the cloud of white stuff made by Edgerton’s bubble cannon on the west lawn of the courthouse.

Kiersten Mersch blows some of the bubbles off the face of Creed Nisley after he spent time romping in the cloud of white stuff made by Edgerton’s bubble cannon on the west lawn of the courthouse.

Crowds, classmates & community

Aurora was busting at the seams this weekend as alumni, family and friends came together to celebrate an annual tradition which filled the downtown square with people, energy and a sense of hometown pride.
This drainage ditch in a corn field south of Marquette on Thursday morning shows evidence of much rain overnight.

This drainage ditch in a corn field south of Marquette on Thursday morning shows evidence of much rain overnight.

Rain inundates area, causes flooding

A series of rain storms moving through this area beginning Tuesday night have resulted in reports of up to 10 inches of rain in some areas over the past 48 hours.
The front side of the Gambles building was been blocked off Wednesday to keep people away from the property due to concern with its structural safety.

The front side of the Gambles building was been blocked off Wednesday to keep people away from the property due to concern with its structural safety.

Decision pending on downtown building

A decision regarding the structural status of the former Gambles building in downtown Aurora was postponed June 24 because city officials had not yet received an engineering report needed to help determine if it should be declared a dangerous building.
Hampton ag teacher Joel Miller, pictured here in a 2024 ANR photo, observes as Alana Wiarda preps feed for the Hawk Herd, a project Miller and his students have prided themselves on for seven-plus years.

Hampton ag teacher Joel Miller, pictured here in a 2024 ANR photo, observes as Alana Wiarda preps feed for the Hawk Herd, a project Miller and his students have prided themselves on for seven-plus years.

Hampton teacher honored as state’s top FFA educator

After 22 years in the classroom, 19 of them at Hampton, Joel Miller has been awarded one of the top honors for agriculture educators.Miller was named the 2025 Nebraska Golden Owl Award recipient, an honor given to one outstanding ag teacher each year, along with a $3,000 cash prize.
Bricks falling from the north wall of the former Gambles building prompted city officials to close the back alley after the damage was discovered early Thursday morning.

Bricks falling from the north wall of the former Gambles building prompted city officials to close the back alley after the damage was discovered early Thursday morning.

Wall crumbles on downtown building

Bricks falling to the ground off the back wall of the former Gambles building in downtown Aurora prompted city officials to issue a caution warning to local residents.
Agnes Andreasen celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, May 25, surrounded by her friends and family.

Agnes Andreasen celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, May 25, surrounded by her friends and family.

Andreasen marks 100th birthday with poem

While longtime Hordville native Agnes Andreasen reached a sentimental milestone of turning 100 years old on Saturday, May 25, it was just a regular birthday she was able to spend with her loved ones.
When she isn’t working remotely from her home in North Platte, Sarah (Shirley) Smidt travels to her office/branch in Jersey Village, Texas near Houston, sometimes accompanied by her two children, Nash and Nova.

When she isn’t working remotely from her home in North Platte, Sarah (Shirley) Smidt travels to her office/branch in Jersey Village, Texas near Houston, sometimes accompanied by her two children, Nash and Nova.

Smidt finds longevity with Wesco

For developing her leadership skills, Aurora High School graduate Sarah (Shirley) Smidt says she couldn’t have found a better place to work than with her current employer.