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A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.

A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.

Field turf to be replaced soon after nine years of use

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Aurora’s home football field will have a brand new look and feel next season as plans were announced this week to replace the initial synthetic turf surface installed in 2012.
Giltner Hornets

Giltner Hornets

Giltner hires Pietrzak as new PreK-12 principal

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Giltner Public Schools announced a re-shuffling at the top of its administration for the 2021-22 school year with Christopher Pietrzak of Blenheim, S.C., to be the school’s new PK-12 principal and activities director beginning next year.  According to Supt.
Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.

Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.

County talks courthouse update, carpet costs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Following up on discussion held last week, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners revisited the topic of upcoming or possible courthouse upgrades during Monday’s weekly meeting.
Mental health was the topic of discussion for seniors at Aurora during Career Day on Feb. 17.

Mental health was the topic of discussion for seniors at Aurora during Career Day on Feb. 17.

Senior Day session on mental health well received

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Emotional challenges brought on by a year-long struggle with the COVID pandemic prompted Aurora Public Schools to add a mental wellness component to its Career Day schedule Feb. 17, which administrators say will likely become a permanent addition to the program.
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen reports that a legislative bill designed to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state is gaining support and very little pushback, due in part he believes to increased internet use stirred by this past year’s pandemic.

Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen reports that a legislative bill designed to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state is gaining support and very little pushback, due in part he believes to increased internet use stirred by this past year’s pandemic.

Friesen reports strong support for broadband expansion bill

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen reports that a legislative bill designed to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state is gaining support and very little pushback, due in part he believes to increased internet use stirred by this past year’s pandemic.
ANR

ANR

Sheriff Kirk Handrup announces retirement

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Hamilton County Sheriff Kirk Handrup announced his quickly approaching retirement from law enforcement during Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.  This came as a shock to the commissioners.  “Good morning,” he began. “Today, I’m announcing my retirement.
Aurora FFA hosts petting zoo

Aurora FFA hosts petting zoo

A furry little friend

Kurt Johnson
Friday, February 26, 2021
Kian Bockelman of Aurora was one of many youngsters taking advantage of the Aurora FFA chapter's petting zoo earlier this week to get up close and personal with animals large and small. Kian says hello here to a baby chick. He was joined on the field trip by his mother, Hayle, and sister Indy.
Aurora High School FFA chapter president Ellie Wanek serves with unparalleled passion, hoping to inspire and lead her peers and follow her FFA journey into college as a state officer.

Aurora High School FFA chapter president Ellie Wanek serves with unparalleled passion, hoping to inspire and lead her peers and follow her FFA journey into college as a state officer.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Ellie Wanek’s life, passions transformed through FFA Ellie Wanek always knew she’d have a life surrounded by agriculture. After all, she grew up on the family farm. But she never could have imagined just how much it would transform, build her as a person and play into her future plans.
Jericho Stack (left), teacher Dustin Broeder, Logan Bennett and Brandon Krunovsky puzzle out a few pieces of their large project during Monday’s class.

Jericho Stack (left), teacher Dustin Broeder, Logan Bennett and Brandon Krunovsky puzzle out a few pieces of their large project during Monday’s class.

Class offers multi-level look at video game programming

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
All about the exploration of possibility, high school now-a-days is filled to the brim with extra classes built to challenge and engage students in ways they never thought possible.
Homolka was chosen by Gov. Ricketts to serve in the position vacated by former judge.

Homolka was chosen by Gov. Ricketts to serve in the position vacated by former judge.

Ricketts appoints Homolka as new Fifth District judge

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Lynelle Homolka of Central City was appointed Thursday by Gov. Pete Ricketts to serve as county court judge in the Fifth District, which includes Hamilton, Boone, Butler, Colfax, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties.