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New Hope Community Church has moved from its former location at the Ivy to the corner of 7th and L streets in Aurora. This building formerly housed the Aurora Assembly of God.

New Hope Community Church has moved from its former location at the Ivy to the corner of 7th and L streets in Aurora. This building formerly housed the Aurora Assembly of God.

A new home for New Hope Church

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The new year has brought a new home for Aurora’s fledgling New Hope Community Church.
The Messiah Lutheran Church hosted the third annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser by the Hamilton County Backpack Program. Among the community members that attended the fundraiser lunch were. from left, Joann Dick, Karen Wilshusen and Glenna Markham.

The Messiah Lutheran Church hosted the third annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser by the Hamilton County Backpack Program. Among the community members that attended the fundraiser lunch were. from left, Joann Dick, Karen Wilshusen and Glenna Markham.

Messiah Lutheran hosts Soup Bowl Fundraiser

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
This year, the Messiah Lutheran Church hosted the Hamilton County Backpack Program’s annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 19.Program co-founder Pat Pickering said it was a positive turnout with visitors taking time to enjoy soup within the warmth of the church.
Candidates file to run in 2026 elections

Candidates file to run in 2026 elections

Several candidates to face challenge in the May primary

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
All three sitting Hamilton County Commissioners up for reelection this year now have challengers for the May 12 Republican Primary. Monday was the last day for non-incumbent candidates to file for many local offices and one of the new names added to the list of candidates was that of Matt Snoberger.
Council votes to eliminate pool-season crossing guards

Council votes to eliminate pool-season crossing guards

Council votes to eliminate pool-season crossing guards

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Citing safety concerns and a recent JEO memo/study on the city’s Highway 34 pedestrian crossing procedures, the Aurora City Council voted last week to discontinue the use of crossing guards during the pool season.
Library to have services of therapy dog

Library to have services of therapy dog

City approves new therapy dog program at library

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
A golden lab therapy dog will soon start making regular visits to the Alice Farr Library in Aurora after the city council approved the new program on a 3-1 vote.The proposal drew considerable discussion during the council’s Feb.
Phillips ordinance paves the way for keno

Phillips ordinance paves the way for keno

Phillips ordinance paves the way for keno

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
In a procedural move paving the way for a keno lottery machine to be operated at Winchester’s Saloon, the Phillips Village Board approved a lottery ordinance for the village in a special meeting held last Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Dan Osborn

Dan Osborn

Osborn: ‘We’re not as divided as we think’

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Dan Osborn brought his independent campaign for the U.S. Senate to Aurora Sunday, sharing with supporters that he learned valuable lessons in his 2024 bid which he hopes will lead to success at the polls come November.
People of the Past

People of the Past

POP brings the past to life

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
History won’t be confined to textbooks on Tuesday night as Aurora Middle School students transform into legends ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to Martin Luther King Jr. and even Ozzy Osbourne. The annual People of the Past (POP) event returns March 10 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Pheasants Forever Banquet set

Pheasants Forever Banquet set

Pheasants Forever banquet set

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Hunting and conservation enthusiasts are planning a fund-raising banquet in Phillips March 14 ending a three-year hiatus for an event designed to connect private landowners to Pheasants Forever dollars and resources.