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Those given Quilts of Valor include from left: Curt Carlson, James William Kaura, Bryon “Butch” Lewin, Gary E. Ross and Marlin Seeman.

Those given Quilts of Valor include from left: Curt Carlson, James William Kaura, Bryon “Butch” Lewin, Gary E. Ross and Marlin Seeman.

Local veterans celebrated with Quilts of Valor at Plainsman

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Family, friends and community members gathered inside the Plainsman Museum Saturday morning to honor and celebrate five veterans. The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild presented the guests of honor with quilts created by their members as Janette Friesen shared each of their stories.
Manager Kirt Smith provided a brief update on the status of COVID-19 and the vaccine in the district to commissioners Monday.

Manager Kirt Smith provided a brief update on the status of COVID-19 and the vaccine in the district to commissioners Monday.

COVID update brings good news

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Manager Kirt Smith provided a brief update on the status of COVID-19 and the vaccine in the district to commissioners Monday. “I just thought I’d give you a quick update of where we’ve been,” Smith began. “This last week we were at 971 total cases since this all started, and 18 deaths.
Family Night was a ton of fun during A'ROR'N Days!

Family Night was a ton of fun during A'ROR'N Days!

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
 Aurora celebrates 150th birthday, years of history and growth Little do inhabitants of Aurora know they are walking around on ground teeming with memories of the past.
The 12th Street Cinema is coming back to life this week after going dark for more than a year during the COVID pandemic.

The 12th Street Cinema is coming back to life this week after going dark for more than a year during the COVID pandemic.

12th Street Cinema reopening

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The 12th Street Cinema is coming back to life this week after going dark for more than a year during the COVID pandemic.
Nic Lewis is shown outside “Sunflower Cottage” on H Street in Aurora, which debuted on Airbnb as a local housing option in April.

Nic Lewis is shown outside “Sunflower Cottage” on H Street in Aurora, which debuted on Airbnb as a local housing option in April.

Aurora becoming an Airbnb destination

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Hundreds of alumni and guests will be in town this week for the A’ROR’N Days celebration and local entrepreneurs have launched ventures this past year hoping to welcome them with Airbnb accommodations.
Aurora is ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this week with a four-day A’ROR’N Days party that’s long overdue.

Aurora is ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this week with a four-day A’ROR’N Days party that’s long overdue.

A’ROR’N Days agenda full of fun, historical milestones

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Aurora is ready to roll out the red carpet and celebrate this week with a four-day A’ROR’N Days party that’s long overdue. After a one-year pandemic pause, event organizers on several fronts are excited to finally be able to continue what has become an annual late June tradition.
Eleanor (left) and Nolan Geiken man their lemonade stand as they work to gather donations.

Eleanor (left) and Nolan Geiken man their lemonade stand as they work to gather donations.

Lemonade stands a staple in summer heat

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
As temperatures keep climbing many people are on the lookout for a refreshing way to beat the heat. This is where local kids can step in by providing the classic lemonade stand. Setting up a table of their own last week were Eleanor and Nolan Geiken, with the help of their grandmother Laura Jobman.
A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show.

A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show.

Aurora to see Pride March, Drag show on June 27

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A new event is set to kick off in Aurora Sunday to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community in the form of a pride march followed by a drag show. Organizers Beaux Mason, Evan Rose and Dakota Russell spoke on the events of the day and the impact they are hoping it has on the community.
Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food last week as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food last week as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Firefighter challenge sparks higher Can-Care-A-Van total

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
A food challenge between area fire departments netted almost 9,000 pounds of donations last week, boosting total contributions for this year’s Hamilton County Can-Care-a-Van drive to 42,860 pounds of food.