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“Our Signature Recipes” is set to be available prior to Thanksgiving. Featured is the prototype cover of the cookbook featuring a photo of a soup stand at the Hamilton County Fair in Orville City in 1873.

“Our Signature Recipes” is set to be available prior to Thanksgiving. Featured is the prototype cover of the cookbook featuring a photo of a soup stand at the Hamilton County Fair in Orville City in 1873.

Cooking up a new cookbook for America’s 250th

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
As preparations are underway for America’s semiquincentennial, the American 250 Hamilton County, Nebraska Cookbook Committee is cooking up a new project for Hamilton County residents to join in the celebration.Starting Feb.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses and individuals at Thursday's annual banquet.

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses and individuals at Thursday's annual banquet.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Chamber banquet celebrates year of success and growth! The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth and success Thursday, hosting its annual banquet at the Bremer Center.
Kirt Smith stepped into the role as captain of the city’s ambulance service in November. It’s a familiar role, as Smith served as director of the county’s ambulance service from 1999 to 2009.

Kirt Smith stepped into the role as captain of the city’s ambulance service in November. It’s a familiar role, as Smith served as director of the county’s ambulance service from 1999 to 2009.

City begins 5th year of EMS operations

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
City officials are optimistic heading into the fifth year of operating Aurora’s fire-based ambulance service, with an experienced captain now at the helm and a larger, more stabilized crew of EMTs available to handle 911 and transfer calls.
Equipment will soon be installed on this portion of the KAAPA ethanol plant west of Aurora to capture carbon dioxide, which is usually vented into the atmosphere. The CO2 will be compressed and sent by pipeline several miles south to connect with the new Trailblazer CO2 pipeline project being undertaken by Tallgrass.

Equipment will soon be installed on this portion of the KAAPA ethanol plant west of Aurora to capture carbon dioxide, which is usually vented into the atmosphere. The CO2 will be compressed and sent by pipeline several miles south to connect with the new Trailblazer CO2 pipeline project being undertaken by Tallgrass.

CO2 pipeline project stirs local concern

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
A group of approximately 25 area residents attended Monday’s county board meeting, with several voicing their public safety concerns regarding the proposed Trailblazer CO2 Project.
St. John’s church member Jasmine Hansen displays a vintage cast-iron aebleskiver pan belonging to Becky Richter. The unique pan was handed down from Richter’s Danish grandmother.

St. John’s church member Jasmine Hansen displays a vintage cast-iron aebleskiver pan belonging to Becky Richter. The unique pan was handed down from Richter’s Danish grandmother.

St. John’s preparing for its annual feed

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold its annual Aebleskiver Feed on Sunday, Feb. 9, but no one these days knows just exactly what “annual” it will be. That’s because it has been going on as long as even the older members can remember.
This concept art for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground shows some of the design elements. The playground will have a “Community Heroes” theme, celebrating police and other first responders, as well as farmers and medical professionals.

This concept art for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground shows some of the design elements. The playground will have a “Community Heroes” theme, celebrating police and other first responders, as well as farmers and medical professionals.

NRD funding approved for Inclusive Playground

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Families in the Aurora area may soon have a new place to play where everyone can interact, regardless of their age or ability.
Phillips's 38th annual Triple B feed set a new attendance record Thursday night.

Phillips's 38th annual Triple B feed set a new attendance record Thursday night.

Phillips’ Triple B feed sets new attendance record

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
It wouldn’t have taken much to beat last year’s attendance at Phillips’s 38th annual Triple B Feed held at Phillips Memorial Hall on Thursday night.
Doris Winkler performs “The Plowshare Song” during a Monday night program celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Aurora.

Doris Winkler performs “The Plowshare Song” during a Monday night program celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Aurora.

Group reflects on MLK speech, legacy

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A group of 30 area residents gathered at the Alice Farr Library Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and reflect on the continuing struggles toward racial unity in America.