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Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
United Way kicks off with a message of hope The Heartland United Way kicked off its 2021 campaign Thursday with a heart-felt message from a man who said his life and so many others have been changed by the generosity and goodwill of others.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner school to pay any staff quarantined with COVID-19 virus

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The Giltner School Board voted unanimously Monday to create a policy whereby all employees will receive full pay if they are required to quarantine by school directive because they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to the virus and are showing symptoms. Supt.
Devon Rasmussen had help from family members in remodeling the office space, and creating a new sign, for Elevated Living Chiropractic.

Devon Rasmussen had help from family members in remodeling the office space, and creating a new sign, for Elevated Living Chiropractic.

Rasmussen opens chiropractic clinic

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Inspired by the relief she found through chiropractic care as a multi-sport athlete injured often in high school, Devon Rasmussen set a goal of one day providing that same relief as a licensed chiropractor herself.  That day has arrived, as Rasmussen opened her own private practice Oct.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

4R approves girls wrestling

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
The votes are in. Girls wrestling will officially be hitting the mats at Aurora High School this winter as a school-sponsored activity.
Local efforts to raise funds in support of the Heartland United Way and its 17 community partner agencies received a boost this week thanks to an in-house campaign at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora.

Local efforts to raise funds in support of the Heartland United Way and its 17 community partner agencies received a boost this week thanks to an in-house campaign at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora.

BonnaVilla campaign nets $9,700 for United Way

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Local efforts to raise funds in support of the Heartland United Way and its 17 community partner agencies received a boost this week thanks to an in-house campaign at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora. In total, BonnaVilla was able to raise $9,740 from pledges, auctions/spins and raffles.
The donation of 150 pairs of socks to Hamilton County was well received by Aurora school nurse Sharon Christensen (left) and counselor Erlinda Amen. Delivering the socks were Colleen O’Neill, vice president and Cheryl Schuett, treasurer of Gamma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

The donation of 150 pairs of socks to Hamilton County was well received by Aurora school nurse Sharon Christensen (left) and counselor Erlinda Amen. Delivering the socks were Colleen O’Neill, vice president and Cheryl Schuett, treasurer of Gamma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Area sorority shares gift of socks

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Socks are a daily used item that many people don’t think about, but the sorority of Delta Kappa Gamma worked to attain a grant to provide socks to students in Adams, Hall and Hamilton counties.
A public hearing is scheduled next week to review the village of Hampton’s blight study as the first step in a potential redevelopment effort focused on building additional housing.

A public hearing is scheduled next week to review the village of Hampton’s blight study as the first step in a potential redevelopment effort focused on building additional housing.

Hampton blight study first step in redevelopment effort

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
A public hearing is scheduled next week to review the village of Hampton’s blight study as the first step in a potential redevelopment effort focused on building additional housing.
Jim Koepke, left, and Emily Jasnowski, right, accept the Community Impact Award from Tammy Morris, executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Jim Koepke, left, and Emily Jasnowski, right, accept the Community Impact Award from Tammy Morris, executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Farr Trust leaves lasting impact

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Frank and Alice Farr were credited more than 35 years after their passing for setting an example that proved to be game-changer for their beloved hometown Aurora.
Accepting the Hamilton Community Foundation’s Unsung Hero Award on behalf of the late Tim Otto was his sister, Sue Washburn. Presenting the award is Tammy Morris.

Accepting the Hamilton Community Foundation’s Unsung Hero Award on behalf of the late Tim Otto was his sister, Sue Washburn. Presenting the award is Tammy Morris.

Tim Otto recognized for behind scenes work as ‘unsung hero’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Tim Otto worked quietly behind the scenes for many years as an attorney in Aurora, often putting his legal skills to use in a way that celebrated his combined passion for history and Hamilton County.
From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Passion for cars unites volunteers Gary Bayne, Dale Saddler, Walt Jacobs and Don Bish share a passion that has united them. Together they have become a volunteer group at the Plainsman Museum with a mission of bringing vintage vehicles to life.