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Hole No. 5 of the new disc golf course in Streeter Park will be located under a vintage center pivot irrigation tower.
Finishing the course
Ron Burtz
Harry Eckerson, left, stands ready to begin the installation of the final hole of the Merwyn and Betty Davidson Memorial Disc Golf Fitness Trail at Streeter Park on Monday. The basket for hole No.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.
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State Fair hits milestone with 4 millionth guestThe Nebraska State Fair hit a milestone Sunday, welcoming the 4 millionth guest through the gates since the annual event made its debut in Grand Island 13 years ago.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.
State Fair highlights
Kurt Johnson
Among those enjoying the Nebraska State Fair Sunday afternoon, holding up a caricature they had just posed for, were from left: Cat Cabello, Zandon Cabello, Chloe Fawver and Kyler White, all of Aurora.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The former Hampton Lutheran School building.
Hampton eyeing former Lutheran school as possible daycare site
Kurt Johnson
A community discussion in Hampton regarding the growing and critical need for daycare service has raised the possibility of utilizing the former Hampton Lutheran School as a daycare facility.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Nebraska State Fair set for Aug. 25-Sept. 4
State Fair has ‘Whatever your flavor’
Ron Burtz
The Nebraska State Fair which begins this weekend in Grand Island, truly has something for everyone of every age, interest and level of activity and fair executive director, Jamie Parr says that’s exactly how the event’s organizers came up with this year’s theme, “Whatever your flavor.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Making a splash.
Time to make a splash
Elizabeth Hunter
Friends Brooklyn Rea and Paige Greenwalt make the most of their time at Aurora's splash pad to combat the excessive August heat. The splash pad is free and open to the public until Labor Day and will close Sept. 5.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Jeffrey Adams
Adams now facing 1st degree murder charge
Ron Burtz
Pending the outcome of a judge’s decision, Jeffrey Adams may be facing first degree murder charges in the death of his wife, Angela, in their Marquette home on Feb. 26. Adams appeared before Hamilton County Court judge C.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Hamilton County Assessor Pat Sandberg reported this week that total valuations for all taxing subdivisions rose by $212 million in the last year alone.
County’s valuation up 6.9% to $3.2B
Kurt Johnson
The valuation of property in Hamilton County rose by 6.9 percent in 2023, pushing the cumulative total to a record $3.26 billion.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Incoming Giltner ag teacher Kelsey Swantek stands next to her whiteboard welcoming students and their parents to Giltner’s new ag building during the open house Friday evening Aug. 18.
New Giltner FFA program taking flight
Elizabeth Hunter
There’s an exciting new chapter for Giltner Public Schools as FFA is introduced as a new opportunity for students. After a year in the planning, the school welcomes its new ag teacher, Kelsey Swantek, as its first FFA advisor for the new chapter.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Hampton Village Board took steps forward to try to solve its ongoing water problems last week.
Hampton taking steps to resolve water issues
Ron Burtz
The Hampton Village Board took steps forward to try to solve its ongoing water problems last week, voting at its Aug. 14 meeting to move ahead with the drilling of a test well in the park on the village’s west side.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
