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Andrew and Taylor Willis stand outside their Diamond J location on Grant Street in Aurora, after announcing that their company has been acquired by Hastings-based Cooperative Producers, Inc. The company is now operating as Diamond J Custom Services, powered by CPI.

Andrew and Taylor Willis stand outside their Diamond J location on Grant Street in Aurora, after announcing that their company has been acquired by Hastings-based Cooperative Producers, Inc. The company is now operating as Diamond J Custom Services, powered by CPI.

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CPI acquires Diamond J Custom Services

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) announced recently that is has strengthened its presence within the CPI trade area through the acquisition of Diamond J Custom Services LLC.
Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

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Schulte eager for next chapter of Giltner FFA

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
With the school year underway, Giltner FFA advisor Kelsey (Swantek) Schulte is excited to lead the chapter into its second year.Enthusiasm for the chapter was given a boost when the chapter’s welding team qualified for state FFA last spring.
Giltner Public Schools

Giltner Public Schools

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Giltner school approves budget

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Giltner School Board approved its budget for the 2024-2025 school year during Monday night’s meeting. The tax asking was decreased by 5.2 percent from last year’s rate. The approved rate is 64.4 cents per $100 of valuation, a decrease of 12.5 percent from last year.
Melissa Widner holds her daughter, Bailey, during Friday’s half-time PCAN presentation. Bailey is now in remission, a year after the family received proceeds from the Aurora PCAN donation night in the midst of her battle against cancer.

Melissa Widner holds her daughter, Bailey, during Friday’s half-time PCAN presentation. Bailey is now in remission, a year after the family received proceeds from the Aurora PCAN donation night in the midst of her battle against cancer.

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Husky fans continue to show support for PCAN

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Young Bailey Widner was back in front of Aurora’s football crowd Friday night, but this time she was wearing all smiles.
ANR will feature profiles of candidates in five competitive races starting next week.

ANR will feature profiles of candidates in five competitive races starting next week.

ANR previews general election coverage

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
With the Nov. 5 General Election now just seven weeks away, the Aurora News-Register is planning profiles of candidates in five local competitive races and will introduce a newcomer who is running unopposed for the Aurora 4R School Board.In addition to the choices voters will face for the U.S.
Art Walk Aurora is set for this Sunday on the square

Art Walk Aurora is set for this Sunday on the square

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Art Walk returns to downtown square

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Art Walk Aurora will be returning for its 11th annual at the courthouse lawn Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event coordinator Cindy McClellan noted that the decision to have the event take place on Sunday once again is due to the large turnout last year.
Employees from both the Grain Weevil and Aurora Boardworks display one of the early production models of the visionary robot, parts of which were produced here in Aurora.

Employees from both the Grain Weevil and Aurora Boardworks display one of the early production models of the visionary robot, parts of which were produced here in Aurora.

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Grain Weevil circuitry produced in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
An innovative robotic concept that could soon help improve safety conditions in grain bins all across America is strengthening its already strong ties to Aurora.
Courtesy photo This photo shows the Chief and BonnaVilla Homes facilities set up at Husker Harvest Days, which plant manager Mike Morrow said is a tremendous marketing opportunity for the company.

Courtesy photo This photo shows the Chief and BonnaVilla Homes facilities set up at Husker Harvest Days, which plant manager Mike Morrow said is a tremendous marketing opportunity for the company.

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BonnaVilla listed in ‘Coolest Things Made in NE’ contest

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The top 16 products in the third annual “Coolest Things Made in Nebraska” have been announced with Aurora’s own BonnaVilla Homes making the list.Public voting for the top 16 products in the bracket-style competition started Sept. 11 and continues through Sept. 22, with advanced rounds to follow.
'Pink Postcard' meeting set for Thursday in Aurora.

'Pink Postcard' meeting set for Thursday in Aurora.

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‘Pink postcard’ public hearing set for Thursday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Citizens of Aurora and Hampton Public School patrons received pink postcards in the mail this week, alerting them of proposed budget increases that will impact their property taxes in the coming year.
Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Second-year teacher Kelsey Schulte, center, helped her FFA students host their first Giltner FFA Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left are Giltner FFA officers Karly Eastman, Kailyn Wilson, Tanner Schelkopf, Schulte, Peyton Schutt, Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
With the school year underway, Giltner FFA advisor Kelsey (Swantek) Schulte is excited to lead the chapter into its second year. Enthusiasm for the chapter was given a boost when the chapter’s welding team qualified for state FFA last spring.