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Amanda Senkbile, pictured front and center, became the first female to earn her Commercial Driver’s License through International Workforce Services. Pictured back from left are: Celie Holliday, Crystal, David and Todd Vettel.

Amanda Senkbile, pictured front and center, became the first female to earn her Commercial Driver’s License through International Workforce Services. Pictured back from left are: Celie Holliday, Crystal, David and Todd Vettel.

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IWS looks to put women behind wheel

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
An Aurora business is expanding its mission to try and help fill the growing demand for over-the-road truck drivers by training women to get behind the wheel.
New Hamilton County Director of Planning and Zoning, Melissa Barry sits at her desk on the second floor of the courthouse. Berry has been working as a dispatcher for the county for nearly a year and took over her new position on May 10.

New Hamilton County Director of Planning and Zoning, Melissa Barry sits at her desk on the second floor of the courthouse. Berry has been working as a dispatcher for the county for nearly a year and took over her new position on May 10.

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Barry takes helm as Planning & Zoning director

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
With nearly two weeks on the job now behind her, Hamilton County’s new planning and zoning director says she is excited to be a part of helping plan for the future of the area she and her husband adopted as home almost a year ago.
The putting and chipping practice areas adjacent to Poco Creek Golf Course and the new Aurora Community Clubhouse are seeing constant use since being installed in April.

The putting and chipping practice areas adjacent to Poco Creek Golf Course and the new Aurora Community Clubhouse are seeing constant use since being installed in April.

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Aurora youth golf project drawing rave reviews

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
A youth golf project is already paying dividends and drawing attention far beyond Aurora’s Poco Creek Golf Course, thanks to a visionary plan and generous local donors.
Pictured above are members of this year's Aurora lifeguard crew.

Pictured above are members of this year's Aurora lifeguard crew.

Lifeguard crew

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The summer lifeguard crew for the Aurora Aquatic Center gathered in late April for a training session, pausing briefly for a staff photo. Pictured front from left: Emerson Danville, Keri Wagoner, Eli Talkington, Allison Bangs, Brianna Spady, Ella Mitchell, Meri Sanderson.
Memorial Day activities, including a 21-gun salute, are planned for Monday.

Memorial Day activities, including a 21-gun salute, are planned for Monday.

Memorial Day events to honor veterans

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events in various communities on Monday to honor veterans who died while serving in the American military. The Aurora American Legion Post 42 and Aurora VFW Post 4993 will conduct services at five locations, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation Tammy Morris is pictured with 2023 Eloe Award winner Haley Sigler.

Executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation Tammy Morris is pictured with 2023 Eloe Award winner Haley Sigler.

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Elementary teacher Haley Sigler wins Eloe Award

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Each year, nominations are accepted for the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership. Since 2011 the Hamilton Community Foundation has presented an Aurora Public Schools staff with the Eloe Award.
This field near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign on Highway 14 has been dubbed Mission Critical by the Aurora Development Corporation. A preliminary plat of 136.49 acres and final plat of 20 acres was approved May 9 by the Aurora City Council for Brandt Consolidated Inc. to build a plant on the site.

This field near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign on Highway 14 has been dubbed Mission Critical by the Aurora Development Corporation. A preliminary plat of 136.49 acres and final plat of 20 acres was approved May 9 by the Aurora City Council for Brandt Consolidated Inc. to build a plant on the site.

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City Council approves plats, annexation for Mission Critical

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Mission Critical, a project initiated by the Aurora Development Corporation (ADC) to attract ag-based businesses to a plot of land near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign, took a major step forward last week thanks to action by the Aurora City Council.
Shown above is the expanded southern event/conference room in the Bremer Community Center. The new space can hold up to 300 people.

Shown above is the expanded southern event/conference room in the Bremer Community Center. The new space can hold up to 300 people.

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Bremer Center finishes major interior renovation project

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Chief Industries Inc. finished most of the interior renovations of the Bremer Community Center this month adding new style, enhancements and rooms to the gathering place off of Highway 14.
Pictured from left are Sara Diaz, Clemens Kramer, Adrik Diaz, Aoi Togawa and Dario Diaz.

Pictured from left are Sara Diaz, Clemens Kramer, Adrik Diaz, Aoi Togawa and Dario Diaz.

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Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Kramer cherishing opportunity to be an American After years of imagining it, foreign exchange student Clemens Kramer, an exchange student from German, finally gets to experience the American dream for himself.