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Plainsman Museum volunteers Dale Saddler (left) and Don Bish helped restore two ‘Chair-E-Yacht’ motor scooters which are currently on display at the Wesley Huenefeld Agriculture Museum next to the Plainsman.

Plainsman Museum volunteers Dale Saddler (left) and Don Bish helped restore two ‘Chair-E-Yacht’ motor scooters which are currently on display at the Wesley Huenefeld Agriculture Museum next to the Plainsman.

Volunteers bring back ‘Chair-E-Yachts’

Elizabeth Hunter
Monday, December 23, 2024
Two sporty looking precursors to today’s battery-powered wheel chairs are back on display and up and running at the Plainsman Museum after having been stored away for the past few years, thanks to the help of some museum volunteers.
Belgian Marie Brasseur, an exchange student to Aurora in 1997-98, poses by a Christmas tree in the window at the Old Homestead Market and Floral during her visit here last month. She recalls with fondness the Christmas she spent here with one of her host families.

Belgian Marie Brasseur, an exchange student to Aurora in 1997-98, poses by a Christmas tree in the window at the Old Homestead Market and Floral during her visit here last month. She recalls with fondness the Christmas she spent here with one of her host families.

Christmas in Belgium a time for family

Ron Burtz
Monday, December 23, 2024
When the Northern European immigrants who settled this area in the late 1800s came to Nebraska they brought their Christmas traditions with them, so one would think the celebrations on both continents would be identical.
Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips looks toward a large projection screen in the middle school theater while making a presentation about the district’s proposal to expand the preschool program. Looking on in the background are members of the Aurora School Board.

Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips looks toward a large projection screen in the middle school theater while making a presentation about the district’s proposal to expand the preschool program. Looking on in the background are members of the Aurora School Board.

Community hears 4R preschool plan

Kurt Johnson
Monday, December 23, 2024
A proposal to expand the preschool program in Aurora and the potential impact that could have with related changes throughout the district drew a crowd of 75 people to the middle school theater last week as school administrators work to include the community in a growing conversation.Supt.
Kiwanis International is looking to start a new chapter of the service club in Aurora.

Kiwanis International is looking to start a new chapter of the service club in Aurora.

Kiwanis looking to start a chapter in Aurora

Ron Burtz
Monday, December 23, 2024
A man who is a recent transplant to Aurora and another member of the Kiwanis International service club spent time in the community recently to investigate the possibility of opening a chapter here.
The Aurora Mall was a busy place last weekend. Not only were shoppers preparing for a holiday feast, a jolly gentleman from the north stopped by to give children one last chance to take a spot on his knee. Among his visitors was Peter Berthelsen, the son of Elliott and Abbie Berthelsen.

The Aurora Mall was a busy place last weekend. Not only were shoppers preparing for a holiday feast, a jolly gentleman from the north stopped by to give children one last chance to take a spot on his knee. Among his visitors was Peter Berthelsen, the son of Elliott and Abbie Berthelsen.

Celebrating Christmas here & around the world

News Staff
Monday, December 23, 2024
The Christmas/New Year's Season is upon us and ANR is celebrating with the stories of holiday happenings from Hamilton County and as far away as northern Europe.
Newly-elected Aurora City Council members taking the oath of office Dec. 10 include, from left: Mark Dunn, Esther Bergen and Wayne Roblee.

Newly-elected Aurora City Council members taking the oath of office Dec. 10 include, from left: Mark Dunn, Esther Bergen and Wayne Roblee.

Council approves request for pet raccoon

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Aurora City Council recognized outgoing council member Nancy Lohrmeyer, welcomed Esther Bergen to the head table after swearing in three election winners and addressed a number of year-end reorganization matters during its final meeting of the year on Dec. 10.
District Court Judge David Bargen, left, addresses the Nebraska Judicial Nominating Commission, which met in the District Courtroom at the Hamilton County Courthouse last Thursday. Bargen was one of three candidates to be interviewed for nomination to the state’s high court.

District Court Judge David Bargen, left, addresses the Nebraska Judicial Nominating Commission, which met in the District Courtroom at the Hamilton County Courthouse last Thursday. Bargen was one of three candidates to be interviewed for nomination to the state’s high court.

Judicial Nominating Commission interviews supreme court candidates in Aurora

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The 5th District courtroom on the third floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse was the scene of a historic process Thursday morning.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora staff reviews NE report card

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The results of the state’s AQUeSTT academic rankings stirred considerable conversation at last week’s Aurora School Board meeting, where administrators commented on both the testing process as well as the results, which posted a listing of “excellent” for the elementary school, “great” for the...
Angie Wall, left, owner of Honeysuckle Lane, watches as students from the Aurora High School marketing class work on a social media campaign to promote the store’s fall and Christmas sales and events. The students pictured are, from left, seated, Morgan Calkins, Parker Smith and Paityn Wyatt. Standing at right are Keegan Cheney and Jace Dorsey.

Angie Wall, left, owner of Honeysuckle Lane, watches as students from the Aurora High School marketing class work on a social media campaign to promote the store’s fall and Christmas sales and events. The students pictured are, from left, seated, Morgan Calkins, Parker Smith and Paityn Wyatt. Standing at right are Keegan Cheney and Jace Dorsey.

AHS marketing class hits local streets for a real-world experience

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Students in the marketing class at Aurora High School are getting some hands-on experience in marketing and promotions this semester.