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A photo taken last week at the High Plains high school building in Polk shows a portion of the $3.85 million project.

A photo taken last week at the High Plains high school building in Polk shows a portion of the $3.85 million project.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Phase one of HPC construction almost complete Students returning to High Plains Community Schools this fall will be greeted by some major changes at the high school as phase one of a $3.85 million addition is nearly complete. With classes set to begin Aug.
The former Chuck’s 2.0 Restaurant building at 850 Q St. in Aurora is closed now and the property is available for sale.

The former Chuck’s 2.0 Restaurant building at 850 Q St. in Aurora is closed now and the property is available for sale.

Chuck’s 2.0 closes, facility for sale/lease

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Two years after launching Chuck’s 2.0 as a tribute to its namesake, Junior Roebuck has closed the restaurant while also announcing that the Highway 34 facility is available for sale or lease.
Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Another detasseling season underway

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The 2021 detasseling season is well underway, with another year of early mornings, heat and towering corn to overcome. Like every other season, this one comes with its fair share of challenges.
Getting a bird’s eye view, Paige McCoy snapped a picture in the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

Getting a bird’s eye view, Paige McCoy snapped a picture in the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

Paige McCoy follows history across America

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Some people take time after high school to find the path they want to take in life, but 2015 Aurora graduate Paige McCoy found her passion in her junior year of high school. “I’ve always been interested in history,” she said.
London Wolff with UNL’s Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab explains how she works with her dog Linus to the campers.

London Wolff with UNL’s Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab explains how she works with her dog Linus to the campers.

Campers learn the science behind dogs

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
People say dogs are a man’s best friend and the Edgerton Dog Science camp not only looked at how participants could train their canine companions but also the science behind it.
George Brosman (left) shows the crowd that he finished the final pepper in the hot pepper eating contest while Nick Paschke works on drinking some milk to help cool down the heat.

George Brosman (left) shows the crowd that he finished the final pepper in the hot pepper eating contest while Nick Paschke works on drinking some milk to help cool down the heat.

Fair-time challenges bring out the competition

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
From Carolina Reaper peppers to flying cast-iron skillets, there were plenty of challenges for those visiting the Hamilton County Fair.  Joining the line-up was a pie, hot dog and hot pepper eating contest along with a ladies’ skillet toss.
Four Aurora firefighters team up in the "Kid at heart tractor tug" event.

Four Aurora firefighters team up in the "Kid at heart tractor tug" event.

A different kind of 'tractor pull'

Kurt Johnson
Saturday, July 31, 2021
The grandstands at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds were filled to capacity and beyond Saturday night for the trailer races, always a popular event.
These sheep showmen gave it their all Thursday morning.

These sheep showmen gave it their all Thursday morning.

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News Staff
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Hamilton County Fair underway! The 2021 Hamilton County Fair is well underway now, with visitors seeing a handful of livestock shows Thursday -- including sheep, goats and llamas -- and even more over the weekend. Stay tuned for further fair coverage via the Aurora News-Register. Happy Fair!
The mission started off as a simple one. One night a month, the Old Homestead planned to stay open later, but ideas tend to grow and change.

The mission started off as a simple one. One night a month, the Old Homestead planned to stay open later, but ideas tend to grow and change.

First Thursdays: A Monthly Gathering

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The mission started off as a simple one. One night a month, the Old Homestead planned to stay open later, but ideas tend to grow and change.
Kim Beran will be the taking the role of superintendent at High Plains Community School this year.

Kim Beran will be the taking the role of superintendent at High Plains Community School this year.

HPC welcomes new superintendent

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
No stranger to the halls of High Plains Community School, Kim Beran is taking on a new challenge as she moves from elementary principal to superintendent.