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Madison Berthelsen poses behind her massage table in her new office at The Leadership Center. Berthelsen offers massages, facials, waxing and will soon teach yoga classes at Tri-Fit.

Madison Berthelsen poses behind her massage table in her new office at The Leadership Center. Berthelsen offers massages, facials, waxing and will soon teach yoga classes at Tri-Fit.

Revitalize stretches out for new clients

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Madison (Madi) Berthelsen seeks to re-energize clients with her new business Revitalize Spa, located within The Leadership Center.  Having worked in the field for six years, she stated that she was excited to share her expertise to the sore bodies of Hamilton County.
Kathy and Paul Nauman laugh at memories with the congregation at the 45 year celebration of their service at Stockham Community Church. Starting with a size of around 30, the Naumans have grown the church membership to about 300 through their decades of service.

Kathy and Paul Nauman laugh at memories with the congregation at the 45 year celebration of their service at Stockham Community Church. Starting with a size of around 30, the Naumans have grown the church membership to about 300 through their decades of service.

Naumans reflect on 45 years of faith in Stockham

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Few people understand the phrase “Build it and they will come” as Pastor Paul and partner Kathy Nauman do.  The married couple lived that phrase as they built their community from about 30 people to approximately 300 flooding Stockham for worship services over a span of 45 years.
The former Chuck’s Drive-In building on Highway 34 in Aurora will soon be demolished, based on plans announced this week to build a new three-bay commercial structure in its place.

The former Chuck’s Drive-In building on Highway 34 in Aurora will soon be demolished, based on plans announced this week to build a new three-bay commercial structure in its place.

Iconic Chuck’s building soon to be demolished

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
A piece of Aurora’s business history could soon be coming down based on plans discussed and approved last week by the Aurora Board of Adjustment. The structure along the busy Highway 34 corridor at 850 Q St., home for many years to Chuck’s Drive-In, is now one step closer to demolition.
The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

GADC joins with GPS for 5th year of Veteran’s Day program

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time.
Hamilton County and all other 92 counties in Nebraska have been named in a lawsuit by Ryan Hill of Lincoln, who alleges that the 2020 general election was unconstitutional due to corruption in the voting process.

Hamilton County and all other 92 counties in Nebraska have been named in a lawsuit by Ryan Hill of Lincoln, who alleges that the 2020 general election was unconstitutional due to corruption in the voting process.

Hamilton County named in election lawsuit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Hamilton County and all other 92 counties in Nebraska have been named in a lawsuit by Ryan Hill of Lincoln, who alleges that the 2020 general election was unconstitutional due to corruption in the voting process.
Author JoAnn Marie poses next to her promotional board at her home in Aurora. In the book, “Back from Broken: A Journey of Healing from Victim to Victor,” Marie details her sexual abuse as a child and how her faith and counseling helped her heal from the trauma.

Author JoAnn Marie poses next to her promotional board at her home in Aurora. In the book, “Back from Broken: A Journey of Healing from Victim to Victor,” Marie details her sexual abuse as a child and how her faith and counseling helped her heal from the trauma.

Local author shares journey in ‘Back from Broken’ book

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
An author in Aurora is sharing her story in a book called “Back From Broken: A Journey of Healing from Victim to Victor” and offering hope and advice for those who may be trapped by their shame over sexual abuse inflicted on them.
Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
Aurora Municipal Airport Authority members approved plans Friday to spend $685,000 in bond funding to make several improvements at the local airport.

Aurora Municipal Airport Authority members approved plans Friday to spend $685,000 in bond funding to make several improvements at the local airport.

Airport planning improvement projects

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Aurora Municipal Airport Authority members approved plans Friday to spend $685,000 in bond funding to make several improvements at the local airport.
Crews at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora have been busy this year, with supply chain issues reportedly starting to level out some compared to a year ago at this time.

Crews at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora have been busy this year, with supply chain issues reportedly starting to level out some compared to a year ago at this time.

BonnaVilla returning to ‘normal’ sales

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
A year after struggling through the depths of nationwide supply chain shortages amidst a surging sales trend, BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora reports a return to somewhat “normal” market conditions.
More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district. 

More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district. 

4R strategic plan gaining traction

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district.  Aurora Supt.