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Many of BonnaVilla Homes’ 160 employees gathered Thursday with some of the company’s largest dealers, as well as corporate representatives from Chief Industries, to celebrate production of the 35,000th house at the Aurora plant.

Many of BonnaVilla Homes’ 160 employees gathered Thursday with some of the company’s largest dealers, as well as corporate representatives from Chief Industries, to celebrate production of the 35,000th house at the Aurora plant.

BonnaVilla marks a milestone

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
BonnaVilla Homes marked a milestone Thursday, gathering its staff, largest dealer clients and executives from parent company Chief Industries to celebrate the 35,000th home produced at the plant on the west edge of town.
Caden (left) and Karson Meyer show off one of the many new Suzuki ATV products available at Advanced Motorsports, now located at the Highway 34/14 intersection in Aurora.

Caden (left) and Karson Meyer show off one of the many new Suzuki ATV products available at Advanced Motorsports, now located at the Highway 34/14 intersection in Aurora.

Advanced Motorsports in new location

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Aurora’s busy Highway 14/34 intersection has a new anchor tenant as Advanced Motorsports welcomed customers this week with an open house at a new location celebrating what owner Kerry Meyer said is his final stop.
Dr. Sean Flor and Dr. Chelsey Hansel have been added to the family medical staff of MCHI.

Dr. Sean Flor and Dr. Chelsey Hansel have been added to the family medical staff of MCHI.

MCHI announces two new family medicine providers

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) in Aurora is pleased to announce the addition of two family medicine providers to its team of professionals.Chelsey Hansel, PA-C will join the team on Dec. 1, 2023 and Sean Flor, MD will be joining on Jan. 15, 2024.
From left, Chad and Dani Klute along with Dani’s mother, Glenna Markham, proudly hold the finished quilt originally started by Chad’s great grandmother, Judie.

From left, Chad and Dani Klute along with Dani’s mother, Glenna Markham, proudly hold the finished quilt originally started by Chad’s great grandmother, Judie.

A family quilt 75 years in making

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
It can be a surprise what family treasures lie within everyday miscellaneous items. Dani and Chad Klute of Hampton received such miscellaneous treasures when they had inherited a two story farmhouse that once belonged to Chad’s mother before he passed away.
MCHI and the hospital association urge caution on Medicare Advantage

MCHI and the hospital association urge caution on Medicare Advantage

MCHI, hospital association urge caution on Medicare Advantage

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
With three weeks remaining in the window for senior citizens to select and change the type of medical coverage they want for 2024, Memorial Community Health is urging residents to do their homework, whether they seek traditional Medicare or coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan.
The Village of Phillips awaits a decision from Giltner that could help solve its water issues.

The Village of Phillips awaits a decision from Giltner that could help solve its water issues.

Phillips awaits Giltner’s water study decision

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Village of Phillips could be on its way to a cost-effective solution its municipal water issues depending on the outcome of a meeting taking place in Giltner this week.
Four Hamilton County veterans await their award of Quilts of Valor at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.

Four Hamilton County veterans await their award of Quilts of Valor at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.

Four local veterans presented Quilts of Valor on Friday

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Four Quilt of Valor presentations were made on Friday at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program held at the Middle School Gym. Jeanette Friesen was on hand to oversee the presentations and introduce the recipients and students who read their military histories.
Students at High Plains Community Schools stand at attention as members of the American Legion post the colors.

Students at High Plains Community Schools stand at attention as members of the American Legion post the colors.

HPC honors veterans during school program on Friday

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The entire High Plains Community Schools district gathered together for a special Veterans Day program Friday in Polk, tipping its cap to those who have, are currently and will someday serve.
Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Former Hampton teacher Marlin Seeman leads those attending the Hampton Veterans Day Program through a ceremony for the proper disposal of a faded American Flag. Looking on is Aurora native Austin Allen.

Hampton honors its veterans, learns lessons on respecting the U.S. flag

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Those in attendance at Hampton Schools’ Veterans Day program on Friday afternoon not only honored local veterans but they learned a bit about honoring the American Flag, thanks to a presentation by keynote speaker Marlin Seeman.
U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School Band at Friday’s Veterans Day program at the high school.

U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School Band at Friday’s Veterans Day program at the high school.

Aurora salutes its veterans

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Stars and Stripes were on full display along with patriotism and gratitude to America’s veterans Friday morning at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program held in the Middle School Gym.