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Allan Coats poses with his daughters Tori and Alex in front of the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in a garage on their property. Most of the renovation occurred in the garage with Alan receiving help from friends and family.

Allan Coats poses with his daughters Tori and Alex in front of the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in a garage on their property. Most of the renovation occurred in the garage with Alan receiving help from friends and family.

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Coats brings his first car back to life

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
No one forgets their first car, but how many people keep it and restore their starting vehicle to its former glory? One of the few that can claim this title is Allan Coats of Giltner, who has invested in renewing his ‘70 Plymouth Road Runner for the past six years and counting.
Monte Obermeier

Monte Obermeier

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Obermeier appointed to Giltner School Bd.

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Members of the Giltner School Board voted Saturday to appoint Monte Obermeier to fill a vacancy created by the recall election in February during a meeting/retreat at the Aurora Leadership Center.
Edgerton staff members are excited about the year ahead, as well as their newly wrapped vehicles and trailer. They include, from left, Nicole Havlik, John Boeder, Deb Miller, Joe Almont and Mary Molliconi.

Edgerton staff members are excited about the year ahead, as well as their newly wrapped vehicles and trailer. They include, from left, Nicole Havlik, John Boeder, Deb Miller, Joe Almont and Mary Molliconi.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Edgerton Center on track for record year New things are always happening at the Edgerton Explorit Center and the pace has officially picked up again for staff after the COVID-19 lull.
Scott Bauer stands outside his Postal Mopar workshop on the edge of town in Phillips. After eight years of being co-owner, Bauer aquired sole-ownership of the business earlier this year.

Scott Bauer stands outside his Postal Mopar workshop on the edge of town in Phillips. After eight years of being co-owner, Bauer aquired sole-ownership of the business earlier this year.

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Bauer behind the wheel at Postal Mopar

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
When someone goes to a demolition derby, they will see see beaten-up old cars pummel other worn-down vehicles into bits of crumpled sheet metal on wheels. A few in the audience might notice a distinctive, new blue shining out from the back end of a car.
MCC Board President Frank Steckley displays one of eight plaque honoring Ukraine residents, which sold for more than $9,000 during Saturday’s MCC Relief Sale at the fairgrounds.

MCC Board President Frank Steckley displays one of eight plaque honoring Ukraine residents, which sold for more than $9,000 during Saturday’s MCC Relief Sale at the fairgrounds.

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MCC relief sale returns, raising record total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
A tradition of praising God and raising money for global relief efforts resumed this weekend at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, where hundreds of people from all across Nebraska and the central United States gathered for the annual Mennonite Central Committee relief auction.
Mandy Eastman, Giltner Little Stingers Childcare director, voiced concerns with county commissioners Monday regarding the state of early childhood education in the county.

Mandy Eastman, Giltner Little Stingers Childcare director, voiced concerns with county commissioners Monday regarding the state of early childhood education in the county.

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Eastman voices concern with area’s daycare shortage

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Mandy Eastman, Giltner Little Stingers Childcare director, voiced concerns with county commissioners Monday regarding the state of early childhood education in the county. “Early childhood childcare for families in Hamilton County, along with the rest of the state, is very scarce,” she began.
A patient checks in at Memorial Community Health’s new Acute Care Clinic.

A patient checks in at Memorial Community Health’s new Acute Care Clinic.

MCHI introduces Acute Care Clinic

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Memorial Community Health, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of an Acute Care Clinic at its Memorial Health Clinic location at 609 O St. in Aurora.
Hampton firefighter Matt Haberer receives help from Aurora firefighters Bobby Meade (left) and Clinton Roberts (right center) while carrying Tanner Greenough down the ladder during a two-person rescue.

Hampton firefighter Matt Haberer receives help from Aurora firefighters Bobby Meade (left) and Clinton Roberts (right center) while carrying Tanner Greenough down the ladder during a two-person rescue.

Firefighters from Aurora, Hampton train, serve together

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Firefighters from the Aurora Fire Department were joined by three first responders from the Hampton Fire Department for a Monday evening training session March 14 at Aurora’s training facility.
The Tri-Community Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night with a prime rib meal served by the HPC FFA.

The Tri-Community Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night with a prime rib meal served by the HPC FFA.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Tri-Community Foundation hosts annual banquet he community support was on full display Saturday night with the big picture in mind.