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Aurora choir teacher Jason Frew, shown on the large scoreboard, performed the National Anthem during the Savannah Bananas baseball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City July 4.

Aurora choir teacher Jason Frew, shown on the large scoreboard, performed the National Anthem during the Savannah Bananas baseball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City July 4.

From the choir room to center stage, Frew finds his anthem

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Walking out on the field at the height of excitement for the Fourth of July and the Savannah Bananas in Iowa City, Aurora choir teacher Jason Frew was just as eager to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the next level.
Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR) kicked off the 2026 season with the first of two week-long camps last week.

Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR) kicked off the 2026 season with the first of two week-long camps last week.

SOARing on the river

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Prairie Plains Resource Institute’s Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR) kicked off the first of two weeks with 62 campers. Pictured above, SOAR campers try their hands at kayaking in the Bader Swim Pond. Prior to shoving off, kayakers learned safety and paddling techniques on the beach. 
Hampton Village Board.

Hampton Village Board.

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Hampton begins search for interim employee

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Hampton Village Board announced Monday it has begun the search for an interim utility employee after last month’s accident which left Patrick Reisdorff in a Lincoln hospital, where he continues his long-term recovery from numerous injuries and initial surgeries.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.

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County OKs rural single-family home

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hamilton County commissioners approved a conditional use permit Monday allowing a family that owns a 25-acre parcel northeast of Marquette to sell a three-acre parcel of their property to another family for the purpose of building an additional single-family dwelling.
This map shows the three routes being considered for a proposed transmission line between Aurora and Central City.

This map shows the three routes being considered for a proposed transmission line between Aurora and Central City.

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NPPD hosting open house for Aurora-Central City transmission line

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hamilton County commissioners heard a brief update on a proposed transmission line project between Aurora and Central City Monday, previewing an open house being hosted by Nebraska Public Power District July 23 in Aurora.
One of the holes golfers can expect at Saturday’s Hunter “HD” Hogan Foundation event is No. 6, where they will need to mount a saddle before taking their first swing.

One of the holes golfers can expect at Saturday’s Hunter “HD” Hogan Foundation event is No. 6, where they will need to mount a saddle before taking their first swing.

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Golf event to support Gold Star families

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Hunter “HD” Hogan Foundation invites residents from Hamilton County to attend its 12th annual Golf Scramble at the Fox Hollow Golf Course in Sutton on Saturday.
Four students from Aurora will be performing this weekend as part of their participation in Broadway Academy in Central City with performances scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Performing in a previous year at Broadway Academy is Eva Yllescas.

Four students from Aurora will be performing this weekend as part of their participation in Broadway Academy in Central City with performances scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Performing in a previous year at Broadway Academy is Eva Yllescas.

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Aurora students to perform with Broadway Academy

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Four students from Aurora will be performing alongside 20 other students participating in The Broadway Academy this week, preparing to take the stage this weekend.The students will perform at the Edwin & Bernice Lock Performing Arts Center at Central City High School on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Giltner School Board

Giltner School Board

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Giltner board reviews educational support system

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
During the principal’s report at the Giltner School Board’s Monday night meeting, new Giltner Elementary School Principal Hannah Pogue shared plans for the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Pogue explained that MTSS is divided into three tiers: universal, targeted and intensive supports.
Children and staff members of the Hampton Community Daycare Center line up for a photo after receiving a $500 Community Contest Award.

Children and staff members of the Hampton Community Daycare Center line up for a photo after receiving a $500 Community Contest Award.

Hampton Daycare receives donation

News Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Children and staff members of the Hampton Community Daycare Center line up for a photo after receiving a $500 Community Contest Award. The award came from the 2026 IMT Insurance Community Contest after the organization was nominated by Cornerstone Insurance Group.
Aurora grad Kirk Bovill has been working as an actor since 2006 and has performed in several TV series such as “Criminal Minds,” “CSI”, “Ghost Whisperer”, and more. He has over 100 acting credits in TV and film.

Aurora grad Kirk Bovill has been working as an actor since 2006 and has performed in several TV series such as “Criminal Minds,” “CSI”, “Ghost Whisperer”, and more. He has over 100 acting credits in TV and film.

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Bovill: ‘You’re never too old to dream’

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Aurora native Kirk Bovill had already built a successful career in technology by the time most aspiring actors have either made it or moved on.