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One full month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined increase of 28 students.

One full month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined increase of 28 students.

Area schools post totals for enrollment

News Staff
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
One full month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined increase of 28 students. Giltner Public Schools showed the biggest gain, up 32 students, while Aurora Public Schools had 12 more students enrolled and Hampton Public Schools six more.
As the area moves steadily into fall, three local towns are inviting people to head out for two days of shopping, dining and exploring.

As the area moves steadily into fall, three local towns are inviting people to head out for two days of shopping, dining and exploring.

Small Town Market Days designed as collaborative effort to shine light on area

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
As the area moves steadily into fall, three local towns are inviting people to head out for two days of shopping, dining and exploring. Small Town Market Days will see Aurora, Central City and Stromsburg joining together Friday and Saturday for a celebration of what each town has to offer visitors.
Mayor Marlin Seeman (back, center) show students how the pumping systems pulls groundwater up and then how it delivers it to homes.

Mayor Marlin Seeman (back, center) show students how the pumping systems pulls groundwater up and then how it delivers it to homes.

FPS students learn about local water system

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Aurora’s Future Problem Solvers got to get up close and personal with the town’s infrastructure as members learned all about how water makes its journey from the wells to local houses. Doug Monson, a volunteer with the FPS team shared the lessons learned and how the day impacted the students.
Making a stop in Aurora, Humanities Nebraska associate director Mary Yager (right) was welcomed by Plainsman Museum executive director Tina Larson. Together the duo walked through the ‘Community Works’ exhibition, in which Yager played a key role.

Making a stop in Aurora, Humanities Nebraska associate director Mary Yager (right) was welcomed by Plainsman Museum executive director Tina Larson. Together the duo walked through the ‘Community Works’ exhibition, in which Yager played a key role.

Humanities Nebraska visits ‘Community Works’ exhibition

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Back in action for another viewing period at the Plainsman Museum, “Community Works” attracted a special guest last week.
Zooming in, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy visited with the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday to see about a number of law-enforcement related interlocals. 

Zooming in, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy visited with the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday to see about a number of law-enforcement related interlocals. 

County approves inmate housing interlocals

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Zooming in, Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy visited with the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday to see about a number of law-enforcement related interlocals.  The first item up for discussion paired two of the interlocals together, both dealing with housing out-of-county inmates.
Bud Pence

Bud Pence

Pence leaves impact on hometown Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Aurora lost a lifelong friend and community leader last week with the passing of Bud Pence, who many say helped his hometown grow through personal and professional leadership while also setting a strong example by showing his faith and loving devotion to his wife and family. Pence died Sept.
The High Plains Striv crew has a built-in spot high above the football field at Clarks, pictured here broadcasting the BDS game earlier this season.

The High Plains Striv crew has a built-in spot high above the football field at Clarks, pictured here broadcasting the BDS game earlier this season.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Striv TV continues to grow at Aurora, High Plains Many things can prevent someone from attending a school event, but through the use of Striv TV Aurora and High Plains Community School have been able to share programs, sporting events and more with people near and far.
Pictured at the presentation of “The Henderson Scholarship” are, from left: Kelsey, Gerad and Rylee Olsen, Ashton Voss, Brock Henderson, Lora Henderson and Shea Willems.

Pictured at the presentation of “The Henderson Scholarship” are, from left: Kelsey, Gerad and Rylee Olsen, Ashton Voss, Brock Henderson, Lora Henderson and Shea Willems.

Scholarship honors Kevin Henderson

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
It was an emotional scene on the pitcher’s diamond last week as Rylee Olsen was recognized as the first-ever recipient of a scholarship named in honor of the late Kevin Henderson.
The Arby’s/Love facilities at Aurora’s I-80 intersection will both be remodeled and expanded as part of a $600,000 renovation project set to begin next month.

The Arby’s/Love facilities at Aurora’s I-80 intersection will both be remodeled and expanded as part of a $600,000 renovation project set to begin next month.

Love’s/Arby’s to expand I-80 facilities

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Almost 18 years after opening its doors at Aurora’s I-80 intersection Love’s Travel Stops is expanding and remodeling its facilities with a $600,000 renovation expected to start in mid-October.
Paul Lackore loads cut lumber into a pickup as one of many Aurora United Methodist Church volunteers lending a helping hand by clearing the grounds at The Leadership Center.

Paul Lackore loads cut lumber into a pickup as one of many Aurora United Methodist Church volunteers lending a helping hand by clearing the grounds at The Leadership Center.

United Methodist Church debuts Serve Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Sunday was a day of worship and service for Aurora United Methodist Church pastors Greg and Michelle Reed and their congregation. “This was the first time that we tried anything like this,” said Michelle.