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Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Courtesy Photo Chad Rykhoek poses with Shaun Williams at the book signing event at Susan’s Books and Gifts on Oct. 12. Rykhoek stated he hopes his story is inspiring to young athletes.

Play writing: authors sign books at Susan’s

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Former college basketball player Chad Rykhoek was at Susan’s Books and Gifts in Aurora last week signing copies of his 2019 book “College Basketball: A Player’s Perspective” along with co-author, mother Teri (Lee) Crisco.
Liam Faller was all smiles showing off his National Pedal Pull Championships medal in South Dakota this September. He said he had a good time.

Liam Faller was all smiles showing off his National Pedal Pull Championships medal in South Dakota this September. He said he had a good time.

Liam Faller competes in national tractor pull

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Young Hampton native Liam Faller has had quite the success in the pedal tractor pull world as of late. What started as a fun thing to do during Hampton Booster Days over the summer grew into a state competition and then nationals in September.
Hampton Fire Cheif Dane Schafer credited area farmers, who showed up in force to disc the burning field, as being a crucial part of the fire-fighting effort Thursday.

Hampton Fire Cheif Dane Schafer credited area farmers, who showed up in force to disc the burning field, as being a crucial part of the fire-fighting effort Thursday.

Teamwork bests field fire south of Aurora

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
More than a handful of “red flag” fire weather warnings and watches have been enacted over the past week in and around Hamilton County.  These warnings, according to information released by the National Weather Service Hastings office, were issued due to low relative humidity and high winds.
King Jack Allen and queen Emma Bullerman.

King Jack Allen and queen Emma Bullerman.

Husky royalty

Kurt Johnson
Friday, October 14, 2022
Jack Allen, Emma Bullerman crowed homecoming king and queen during halftime of Aurora's win over Fairbury.
Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

Kelsey Mersch’s family helped her construct the final form of her 4-H playground project at Pioneer Trails outside of Aurora. Mersch is excited that the equipment will provide entertainment for children now and in the future.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Local 4-Her brings playground to Pioneer Trails Local 4-Her Kelsey Mersch has taken her dedication for community and love for 4-H over the past 10 years and transformed it into something special for generations to come.
Early voting kicked off Tuesday, with local residents invited to apply for an early voting ballot leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. 

Early voting kicked off Tuesday, with local residents invited to apply for an early voting ballot leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. 

Early voting begins

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Early voting kicked off Tuesday, with local residents invited to apply for an early voting ballot leading up to the Nov. 8 general election.  Mail-in ballots will be sent out Oct. 19, according to Jill DeMers, county clerk and election commissioner.  On election day Nov.
New partners in Lincoln Creek Landscape & Design venture include, from left, Ian and Logan Mertlik, and Carrie and Kyle Peterson. The business will be based out of the Peterson’s rural home on 14 Road northeast of Aurora.

New partners in Lincoln Creek Landscape & Design venture include, from left, Ian and Logan Mertlik, and Carrie and Kyle Peterson. The business will be based out of the Peterson’s rural home on 14 Road northeast of Aurora.

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Families to launch landscaping venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Two local families who launched new landscaping businesses this spring have announced plans to merge their operations into one venture, to be called Lincoln Creek Landscape & Designs.
As part of a brief 4R school board meeting, Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips gave board members an update on the upcoming start to the development of the district’s strategic plan. 

As part of a brief 4R school board meeting, Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips gave board members an update on the upcoming start to the development of the district’s strategic plan. 

4R seeks input for strategic plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
As part of a brief 4R school board meeting, Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips gave board members an update on the upcoming start to the development of the district’s strategic plan.  The plan is a long way from being finalized, but the first steps were set to be in motion Tuesday, Oct.
Students who have applied to a post-secondary school or other opportunity, like Eva Fahrnbruch (right) were invited to staple a flag to this board outside the counseling office.

Students who have applied to a post-secondary school or other opportunity, like Eva Fahrnbruch (right) were invited to staple a flag to this board outside the counseling office.

Aurora seniors complete ‘Apply to College Week’

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Aurora High School was a-buzz with thoughts of the future last week, thanks to an “Apply to College Week” initiative via the counseling office.