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Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated Aurora community leaders Friday for demonstrating the leadership and cooperation necessary to take advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot housing development. Behind Ricketts is a large aerial photo of the Streeter Subdivision, where infrastructure work has already begun.

Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated Aurora community leaders Friday for demonstrating the leadership and cooperation necessary to take advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot housing development. Behind Ricketts is a large aerial photo of the Streeter Subdivision, where infrastructure work has already begun.

Ricketts applauds housing venture

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Gov. Pete Ricketts applauded community leaders in Aurora Friday for taking advantage of the state’s Rural Workforce Housing Fund to launch a 64-lot development project that will ultimately help the community grow.
Mary Ingram of Phillips is shown speaking on a TED stage this June in Gainsville, Fla. Her message challenges her audience to put a more positive light on community service as a useful tool for young people.

Mary Ingram of Phillips is shown speaking on a TED stage this June in Gainsville, Fla. Her message challenges her audience to put a more positive light on community service as a useful tool for young people.

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Local woman takes message to TED stage

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
To hear Mary's TED Talk message, click the link below.
Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Back to the finals In order to make a return trip to the Class B finals, the Husky football team depended on a pair of huge plays from basketball players as first-year seniors.  Preston Ramaekers and Tate Nachtigal didn’t play a year ago, but were huge factors in Aurora extending its season.
Rick Hock (second from right) celebrated with his family and caretakers during a Nov. 9 event. Those pictured include from left: Kayden Ehlers, Chris Hock, Serenity Halsey, Alicia Hock, Rick, Dr. Erich Fruehling.

Rick Hock (second from right) celebrated with his family and caretakers during a Nov. 9 event. Those pictured include from left: Kayden Ehlers, Chris Hock, Serenity Halsey, Alicia Hock, Rick, Dr. Erich Fruehling.

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Hock reunites with lifesavers

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Everything changed for Rick Hock on an otherwise normal early summer day.  Hock was out shopping in Grand Island for his daughter’s upcoming wedding when he suffered a massive heart attack June 28, experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format.

Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format.

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Input sought on all-mail voting

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format. Hamilton County clerk and election commissioner Jill DeMers approached the board to see how she might move forward in gathering public opinion on the matter.
Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora honors area veterans Thursday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Aurora Public Schools Veterans Day program was called to order bright and early Thursday morning with words from American Legion member Ron Paider.  “On behalf of American Legion Post 42 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4993, I call to order this Veterans Day program,” Paider began.
Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

High Plains honors those who served

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
High Plains Community students young and old gathered in one place Thursday to honor local heroes.  HPC hosted its annual Veterans Day program with plenty of local heroes present, taking a moment from a busy day to stop, reflect and honor.
Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Giltner celebrates local veterans on Marine’s birthday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Nov. 10 was a special day in Giltner for a variety of reasons.  The school held its fourth annual Veterans Day program with a myriad of vets and students alike gathered to honor those who served.
Pictured from left are Cliff Messner of Central City; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman; Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen; Dist. 36 Sen. Matt Williams; Gov. Pete Ricketts; home builder Brock Henderson; Jannelle Seim, president of the Aurora Housing Development Corporation; Kelly Gewecke with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and Hamilton County Board commissioner John Thomas.

Pictured from left are Cliff Messner of Central City; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman; Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen; Dist. 36 Sen. Matt Williams; Gov. Pete Ricketts; home builder Brock Henderson; Jannelle Seim, president of the Aurora Housing Development Corporation; Kelly Gewecke with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and Hamilton County Board commissioner John Thomas.

Ricketts congratulates Aurora

News Staff
Friday, November 12, 2021
Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated the Aurora Housing Development Corp. and other project partners Friday for breaking ground on a 60-unit housing subdivision, due in part to the Rural Workforce Housing Fund.
Join the Heartland United Way's Dine United event Nov. 16.

Join the Heartland United Way's Dine United event Nov. 16.

Dine United for homeless

Kurt Johnson
Friday, November 12, 2021
As the basic act of providing food and shelter becomes more difficult for local families, the cry for action echoes louder than ever before. Join the Heartland United Way during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week for Dine United on Tuesday, Nov. 16.