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Doug Koozer (right) is the owner of Ag Tractor Supply in Lincoln and a club sponsor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Tractor Restoration Club.

Doug Koozer (right) is the owner of Ag Tractor Supply in Lincoln and a club sponsor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Tractor Restoration Club.

Meet Nebraska’s ‘Tractor Doctor’

The ability to restore any vintage tractor that can fit inside his Ag Tractor Supply shop in Lincoln has earned Aurora native Doug Koozer a unique title.
Outfields Detasseling has reached its 25th year of service detasseling fields in northern Hamilton and Merrick counties, with apprixiomately 250 detasselers working for the company. Directing detasslers where to go next is Derek Keasling.

Outfields Detasseling has reached its 25th year of service detasseling fields in northern Hamilton and Merrick counties, with apprixiomately 250 detasselers working for the company. Directing detasslers where to go next is Derek Keasling.

Outfield Detassling celebrates 25 years

Entering its 25th year of operations, Outfield Detasseling and its crew have been working through the summer heat in Hamilton and Merrick counties.
Sawyer Decker (right) performs “Fabulous” from “High School Musical 2” during Broadway Academy’s Sunday afternoon performance. Performing with Decker is Jack Chavanu.

Sawyer Decker (right) performs “Fabulous” from “High School Musical 2” during Broadway Academy’s Sunday afternoon performance. Performing with Decker is Jack Chavanu.

Local students learn ‘Opening Up’ at Broadway Academy

After a full week of rehearsals and workshops, 24 students from across central and eastern Nebraska showcased all they had learned from their time at Broadway Academy this past weekend at Central City High School.
Edgerton Raptor Specialist Deb Miller holds the latest member of the faculty of the raptor program, Jet the American kestrel.

Edgerton Raptor Specialist Deb Miller holds the latest member of the faculty of the raptor program, Jet the American kestrel.

Edgerton Center welcomes new raptor

The Edgerton Explorit Center has introduced the fourth and final addition to its Raptors on the Move program. Jet the American kestrel joined the flock several weeks ago and made one of its first public appearances during A’ROR’N Days.
Desiree Christenson ventured out into a nearby field in November, walking beneath an irrigation pivot to capture a different perspective of the Northern Lights display. The photo won first place in the Aurora Borealis category and was named grand champion in this year’s amateur photo contest.

Desiree Christenson ventured out into a nearby field in November, walking beneath an irrigation pivot to capture a different perspective of the Northern Lights display. The photo won first place in the Aurora Borealis category and was named grand champion in this year’s amateur photo contest.

Say cheese ... you won!

The Aurora Borealis created the colorful night sky and Desiree Christenson provided an artistic perspective which combined to create the grand prize entry in this year’s ANR amateur photo contest.
Aurora's fire-based EMS will end as of Aug. 18, when a three-year contract with EMS Unlimited begins.

Aurora's fire-based EMS will end as of Aug. 18, when a three-year contract with EMS Unlimited begins.

New era begins for Aurora ambulance service

The city’s role as owner/operator of a fire-based ambulance service will come to an end next month as the Aurora City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a three-year contract with Colorado-based EMS Unlimited.
For several decades, East Park Villa resident Bonnie Jones worked in nursing at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Community Health and Hamilton Manor in Aurora.

For several decades, East Park Villa resident Bonnie Jones worked in nursing at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Community Health and Hamilton Manor in Aurora.

‘I was born to be a nurse’

Looking back on nearly her entire life in the nursing field, former Hamilton Manor Director of Nursing Bonnie Jones believes one of her best qualities that helped her succeed was her drive to provide the best care to her patients.“I was born to be a nurse,” Jones said.
Weekday lunch meals are one of the most important programs of the senior center. In the last fiscal year more than 16,000 meals were served either on-site or through the Meals on Wheels program.

Weekday lunch meals are one of the most important programs of the senior center. In the last fiscal year more than 16,000 meals were served either on-site or through the Meals on Wheels program.

More than just a meal

Having served more than 16,000 meals over the last 12 months, either on-site or through its Meals on Wheels and drive-through pickup programs, the Hamilton County Senior Center is thought of by many as just a place for older people to get a hot, nutritious meal at a reasonable price.