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Memorial Health Clinic Manager Brandi Nigro, right, accesses MHC’s new online patient check in function with Head Receptionist Beca Hadenfeldt, using a tablet that is available at the clinic for those who don’t have a smart phone.
MHC introduces online program for patient communication
Ron Burtz
A new digital program designed to streamline appointments launched last fall by Memorial Health Clinic (MHC) is fostering better communication between the clinic and its patients and has even had the effect of making patients more prompt in showing up for appointments.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Robin Hansen will end her 39-year tenure at Pinnacle Bank in Aurora Friday. Stepping into the lead mortgage lending role will be Butch Moural.
A changing of the guard in mortgage loans at Pinnacle Bank
Kurt Johnson
A passing of the baton will transpire this week at Pinnacle Bank in Aurora with long-time vice president and mortgage loan officer Robin Hansen retiring from banking while Butch Moural of Grand Island steps in to fill that role.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Young Colton McCartney holds up an auction item in front of a large crowd gathered Saturday morning at the Farr Building
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News Staff
A tradition of praising God and raising money for global relief efforts unfolded for the 45th year in Aurora this weekend, with officials announcing that 2024 is the final year the Mennonite Central Committee relief auction will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Jeffrey Adams
Adams change of venue motion denied by judge
Ron Burtz
A defense motion asking to move the Jeffrey Adams first-degree murder trial out of Hamilton County has been denied by the court. Adams, who is scheduled to stand trial in June for the premeditated murder of his wife, Angela in their Marquette home on Feb.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
First Street in Aurora is scheduled to undergo a major reconstruction project this summer.
City alters 1st Street plan to offer Hwy 34 exit
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora City Council approved an amendment to the 1st Street improvement project plan last week which will in effect provide a back-door exit to residents along 1st Street once construction begins.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
Bader Bridge repairs on target for summer
Ron Burtz
Extensive repairs on the Bader Bridge, which spans the Platte River near Chapman, could take place this summer following action by the Hamilton County Commission. On the Monday agenda was an interlocal agreement between Hamilton and Merrick counties prepared by Speece Lewis Engineering of Lincoln.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
This photo looking south from near the intersection of Highway 14 and Old Creek Road shows the city property which is the future location of the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground. The Aurora McDonalds can be seen on the right.
Inclusive playground finds a home near Hwy 14
Ron Burtz
A proposed inclusive playground for Hamilton County has found both a home and a non-profit partner that will help design and find funding for the facility.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
May Primary information
Mayor explains city’s rationale behind sales tax
Kurt Johnson
Citizens of Aurora will be asked in May to vote yes or no on the issue of implementing a 1-1/2 percent city sales tax.Mayor Marlin Seeman explained the rationale and timing behind the resolution in February, defining the proposal as a tax shift from a reliance on property taxes to a sales tax.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Aurora City Council news
City audit notes declining cash reserves
Kurt Johnson
The city’s auditor reviewed a 2023 fiscal year summary with the Aurora City Council last week, pointing out a significant rise in EMS/fire and police department expenses which have resulted in an $850,000 decrease in general fund cash reserves over the past four years.Michael Hoback of AMGL, P.C.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Aurora Math Walk 2.0 is scheduled for Sunday at the Middle School Commons.
Math Walk 2.0 moved to Middle School
Ron Burtz
Started during the COVID year of 2020 as a way to combine outdoor recreation with fun problem-solving math puzzles, Nebraska Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips is bringing his Math Walk back to Aurora this Sunday.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
