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The Aurora Aquatic Facility had the daily average of 238 swimmers throughout the summer with Saturday, June 22, having the pool’s highest attendance of the season with 525 patrons.
Smooth year for Aurora swimming pool
Elizabeth Hunter
The Aurora Aquatic Facility ended its 2024 season with a consistent turnout through the season with the reporting average daily attendance of 238.According to co-manager Madison Farris, the pool had remained open the entire season with only few delays due to weather.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
School Supplies Campaign volunteers Laura Jobman and Marilyn Vrana alongside nine churches in Hamilton County help provide 108 backpacks to students in time for the new school year.
School Supplies Campaign expands reach
Elizabeth Hunter
Providing backpacks and school supplies to Hamilton County students in need has been a passionate mission for the School Supplies Campaign (SSC), formerly known as the Backpack Campaign.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
County Commission approves use of unused Hall County vouchers here
HCV program provides safe, affordable housing for low-income, elderly
Ron Burtz
Federal low-income housing vouchers that have gone unused in Hall County can now be used here in Hamilton County following a decision by the county commission several weeks ago.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Federal low-income and elderly housing vouchers from Hall County can now be used here.
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Federal low-income housing vouchers that have gone unused in Hall County can now be used here in Hamilton County following a decision by the county commission several weeks ago.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Bethany (Janzen) McFadden has been flying out as a commerical pilot in Kearney since 2021. McFadden poses next to a plane after she completed her first solo flight in 2017.
Aurora grad McFadden soars to new heights in Kearney
Elizabeth Hunter
Soaring to new heights is a passion for Aurora graduate Bethany (Janzen) McFadden. Living as a commercial pilot in Kearney, each new horizon brings new challenges that she is eager to overcome.“I love how it’s just different every day,” McFadden began.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Jason Mayer Band performed country hits as well as four original songs. From left are Mayer and drummer Cameron Russell.
Bands on Bricks wraps up Season 7
Elizabeth Hunter
The season finale of Bands on the Bricks saw an overwhelming turnout of support by Aurora residents and visitors Friday evening.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Bethany (Janzen) McFadden has been flying out as a commerical pilot in Kearney since 2021. McFadden poses next to a plane after she completed her first solo flight in 2017.
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Aurora grad McFadden soars to new heights in KearneySoaring to new heights is a passion for Aurora graduate Bethany (Janzen) McFadden. Living as a commercial pilot in Kearney, each new horizon brings new challenges that she is eager to overcome.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Permits for five new single-family dwellings were issued in Aurora during the month of July.
Housing burst boosts July building permits
Kurt Johnson
Efforts to spark new housing developments in Aurora paid off in July with building permits for five new single-family dwellings issued at City Hall, boosting the month’s total to more than $1.7 million.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Aurora City Hall.
Aurora planners OK zoning change
Elizabeth Hunter
The Aurora Planning Commission approved a request last week from Wortman Trust on behalf of Todd Vettel for a conditional use permit regarding a vacant lot between 8th, 9th and C Streets.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Aurora School Board
4R admin: ‘We’re ready to roll’
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora School Board heard upbeat reports from administrators during Monday’s monthly meeting with unanimous consensus that they are excited to have staff back in the building making plans for students to start the fall semester later this week.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
