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Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum // These 4-Hers seem to be getting a lesson on sheep during an early Hamilton County Fair.

Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum // These 4-Hers seem to be getting a lesson on sheep during an early Hamilton County Fair.

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Ag society marks 150th anniversary

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society, and by-proxy the Hamilton County Fair, have a long and well-loved history of tradition and perseverance.  To earmark the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the ag society this year’s fair is promised to be bigger and better than ever.
Pastor Rudy Flores begins his first call to serve at Aurora’s Messiah Lutheran Church, having recently completed his seminary program and moved here with his wife from Houston, Texas.

Pastor Rudy Flores begins his first call to serve at Aurora’s Messiah Lutheran Church, having recently completed his seminary program and moved here with his wife from Houston, Texas.

Messiah Lutheran welcomes new pastor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Pastor Rudy Flores has answered the call to serve the Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora as its new pastor. A native of Houston, Flores arrived in Aurora earlier this month with his wife Carol and is looking forward to beginning his first call in the ministry.
Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy made his presentation to the board on the topic of a personnel change within the 911 dispatch center and an overall update on the jail.

Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy made his presentation to the board on the topic of a personnel change within the 911 dispatch center and an overall update on the jail.

Sheriff McCoy gives department update

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
A lengthy executive session to discuss “strategy of job assignment negotiations” took up the first two hours of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. No action was taken upon exiting executive session.
Ken Killion speaks to the crowd at the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

Ken Killion speaks to the crowd at the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

Fair kicks off 7-day celebration

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The 2021 Hamilton County Fair kicked off with a bang Monday, igniting a week-long celebration of history, tradition and fun for all ages. An anvil was blown into the air during opening ceremonies in the grandstands, the first of many events planned at the fairgrounds this week.
Jack Allen (left) and Brekyn Papineau competed at the Disney Duals in Florida during the last week of June as part of a Nebraska all-star wrestling team.

Jack Allen (left) and Brekyn Papineau competed at the Disney Duals in Florida during the last week of June as part of a Nebraska all-star wrestling team.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Wrestling from the Magical Kingdom The wrestling careers of Brekyn Papineau and Jack Allen became much more magical last month.
Ryder Keller stands outside a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse he recently purchased in an industrial area in Grand Island. The site is now the permanent home for Del Ray Manufacturing, which had been located in Aurora.

Ryder Keller stands outside a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse he recently purchased in an industrial area in Grand Island. The site is now the permanent home for Del Ray Manufacturing, which had been located in Aurora.

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Del Ray Manufacturing moves to GI

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Ryder Keller announced plans this week to relocate Del Ray Manufacturing to a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Grand Island, leaving Del Ray Voltage Systems as as the sole tenant in the Aurora facility on 12th Street.
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

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County fair to offer week full of fun

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair. In this milestone year for the ag society, its 150th birthday, the group has chosen to expand the fair to a week-long showcase of the county’s love for its agricultural roots -- past and present.
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Proposed Aurora Community Fieldhouse project shared with 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting.  This presentation detailed a proposed project, the Aurora Community Fieldhouse, in all its facets. Of note, the proposed $4.
Debbie Sorensen of Phillips joined the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.

Debbie Sorensen of Phillips joined the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.

Potential Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area draws concern

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Debbie Sorensen of Phillips joined the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday to air her concerns on the proposed Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area designation that, if passed, would include Hamilton County land.