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The pre-Independence Day celebration at Memorial Hall and neighboring ball field in Phillips comes once again Sunday, with fireworks set to light the night sky at 10 p.m. 

The pre-Independence Day celebration at Memorial Hall and neighboring ball field in Phillips comes once again Sunday, with fireworks set to light the night sky at 10 p.m. 

Fireworks, fun planned in Phillips

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The pre-Independence Day celebration at Memorial Hall and neighboring ball field in Phillips comes once again Sunday, with fireworks set to light the night sky at 10 p.m.  Starting at 5 p.m. the celebration kicks off with a flurry of old and new activities.
Pictured last week on a backpacking hike into camp at Niobrara Valley Preserve are, from left: Sarah Bailey, Zildjian Sandberg, Kim Evans, Alex Briner, Atticus Miller and Jacob Fink.

Pictured last week on a backpacking hike into camp at Niobrara Valley Preserve are, from left: Sarah Bailey, Zildjian Sandberg, Kim Evans, Alex Briner, Atticus Miller and Jacob Fink.

Youth take deeper dive into nature through PPRI program

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A group of area students took their understanding of nature to a higher level last week with a four-day Young Nebraska Ecologist program designed to help youth study and compare how habitat and ecosystems vary by region.
Mechanic Josh Moellenberndt (right) points out something to Blake Delarnn as they change out the tires on a state patrol vehicle in the background. Common parts like tires can now take days to arrove, while hard parts can take weeks up to a month.

Mechanic Josh Moellenberndt (right) points out something to Blake Delarnn as they change out the tires on a state patrol vehicle in the background. Common parts like tires can now take days to arrove, while hard parts can take weeks up to a month.

Cars, parts run into supply chain traffic jam

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting local business and industry. This report highlights feedback from Aurora-based automotive companies. Summer seems made for all things related to cars and vehicles.
Hamilton County Commissioners were back in action Monday after a week’s hiatus in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. 

Hamilton County Commissioners were back in action Monday after a week’s hiatus in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. 

Problem Solving Court updates Hamilton County

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Hamilton County Commissioners were back in action Monday after a week’s hiatus in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.
The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people. 

The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people. 

Plainsman joins Wander Nebraska program

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people.
This row of new townhomes is a visible sign of growth in the Streeter Subdivision west of 1st Street, where 60 lots are platted and planned for housing development.

This row of new townhomes is a visible sign of growth in the Streeter Subdivision west of 1st Street, where 60 lots are platted and planned for housing development.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Housing subdivision primed for growth The landscape is changing quickly just west of 1st Street in Aurora, where a 60-lot housing subdivision is beginning to take shape with new townhomes and single-family dwellings the first of many to come.
Taylor Lemburg prepares a circuit board assembly for encapsulation at International Sensor System’s plant in the Aurora Industrial Park. Getting parts on time, consistently, has become a supply chain challenge for ISSI and other local manufacturing companies.

Taylor Lemburg prepares a circuit board assembly for encapsulation at International Sensor System’s plant in the Aurora Industrial Park. Getting parts on time, consistently, has become a supply chain challenge for ISSI and other local manufacturing companies.

Supply chain woes wreaking havoc on local manufacturers

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting local business and industry. This report highlights feedback from Aurora-based manufacturing companies.
Bobby and Alyssa Jacobs perform a duet as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash called “Jackson” a tribute to grandma Ann Jorgenson. The music teachers with electrifying chemistry, the couple won first place in the Aurora's Got Talent contest Thursday during Family Night activities.

Bobby and Alyssa Jacobs perform a duet as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash called “Jackson” a tribute to grandma Ann Jorgenson. The music teachers with electrifying chemistry, the couple won first place in the Aurora's Got Talent contest Thursday during Family Night activities.

Stage is set for A’ROR’N Days

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A’ROR’N Days is back in big city style! Starting Thursday at 9 a.m. and running through Sunday at 1 p.m., Aurora’s annual summer festival will be hosting events and activities for all ages.
Staff and clients representing International Workforce Services in Aurora include, from left: Trevor Vettel, Sebastian Moyo, Toddy Mukuya, David Vettel, Crystal Vettel, History Matyabadza, Emmanuel Manyewv, Celie Holliday, Todd Vettel, Felix Chipungu.

Staff and clients representing International Workforce Services in Aurora include, from left: Trevor Vettel, Sebastian Moyo, Toddy Mukuya, David Vettel, Crystal Vettel, History Matyabadza, Emmanuel Manyewv, Celie Holliday, Todd Vettel, Felix Chipungu.

IWS helping foreign truck drivers live American dream

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A new business is quickly gaining momentum in downtown Aurora, helping relocate and train truck drivers from all over the world to drive big rigs here in America.
Workers with Ott Concrete Construction use their electric jackhammers to peel away the old concrete sidewalk for a new one to be put in on the north side of downtown square.

Workers with Ott Concrete Construction use their electric jackhammers to peel away the old concrete sidewalk for a new one to be put in on the north side of downtown square.

Downtown sidewalks receive maintenance before A’ROR’N Days

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Out on the north side of the downtown square, from the lower level concrete behind the brick ribbon to the east side of Mitchell’s Recreation, employees of Ott Concrete  Construction worked on the sidewalk as part of a preventative maintenance project from the city.