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Hampton elementary teacher Margo LaBrie and one of her students, Bentley Hagan, visit via computer with NTV’s Kent Boughton during Friday’s Outstanding Teacher presentation as part of the end-of-the-year Hawk Honors assembly. Hagan nominated LaBrie for the award.

Hampton elementary teacher Margo LaBrie and one of her students, Bentley Hagan, visit via computer with NTV’s Kent Boughton during Friday’s Outstanding Teacher presentation as part of the end-of-the-year Hawk Honors assembly. Hagan nominated LaBrie for the award.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Margo LaBrie nominated for NTV teaching award Hampton fourth grader Bentley Hagan admits that math is hard for him, but he is figuring it out this year thanks to help from his teacher, Margo LaBrie.
Ben Buller of Hampton flies his DJI drone, which he uses as part of his new aerial photography business.

Ben Buller of Hampton flies his DJI drone, which he uses as part of his new aerial photography business.

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Buller’s new aerial photo business goes airborne

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Hampton native Ben Buller has combined his love for flying with his recently developed drone photography skills to launch a new business called Ben Buller Aerial Photography.
Jacob Peters’ story continues to live on and share both the highs and lows of what the family went through as he battled pediatric cancer.

Jacob Peters’ story continues to live on and share both the highs and lows of what the family went through as he battled pediatric cancer.

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Peters share story of loss, love in book ‘Stronger’

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
They say a legacy is planting seeds in a garden that you’ll never get to see, and Gary and Shari Peters have found a way for the story of their son Jacob to live on for generations to come through their book, “Stronger.
The sign posted on Highway 34 currently shows Aurora’s population at 4,479, though that is dated information. Early 2020 Census data shows that Nebraska grew by 7.4 percent, though city and county totals will not be available until summer.

The sign posted on Highway 34 currently shows Aurora’s population at 4,479, though that is dated information. Early 2020 Census data shows that Nebraska grew by 7.4 percent, though city and county totals will not be available until summer.

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Census shows state growth

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Nebraska continues to grow, up 7.4 percent over the last 10 years, according to initial population data released recently by the U.S. Census Bureau. Nebraska reached nearly 2 million people in the 2020 census with a total state population of 1,961,504 people.
Traffic within Aurora is being diverted around 9th Street now as crews work to rebuild a portion of the street as part of the Lincoln Creek storm sewer improvement project.

Traffic within Aurora is being diverted around 9th Street now as crews work to rebuild a portion of the street as part of the Lincoln Creek storm sewer improvement project.

City approves Aurora Clubhouse Subdivision

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved the final plat for the newly proposed Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision last week, paving the way for a project expected to begin later this year.
Marv Rogers holds the plaque given to him by the village of Hordville in honor of his years of service to the community.

Marv Rogers holds the plaque given to him by the village of Hordville in honor of his years of service to the community.

Marwin ‘Marv’ Rogers honored in Hordville

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
People in a small community wear many hats, which certainly rings true for Marwin ‘Marv’ Rogers. This Hordville community member has found many ways to be involved in the town since moving in.
Rowe Morgan Bonifas stands amongst her passion, and FFA, projects. She has added a number of bedding flowers to her Morgan’s Mums business -- now dubbed Morgan’s Mums and More.

Rowe Morgan Bonifas stands amongst her passion, and FFA, projects. She has added a number of bedding flowers to her Morgan’s Mums business -- now dubbed Morgan’s Mums and More.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Morgan’s Mums and More: A colorful lesson No stranger to growing things, or even marketing them to locals in the community, the last of the Bonifas children has started her own FFA project turned business venture.
Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland are excited to be opening their new business venture, the Grape Frog, which will offer a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland are excited to be opening their new business venture, the Grape Frog, which will offer a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

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Grape Frog expands local retail options

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
An Aurora native son who spent the past 32 years living and working in California has returned to open a unique new retail clothing store just off the downtown square.
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High Plains, Hampton decide not to pursue sports coop

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Hampton School Board members reviewed plans to monitor and encourage participation in Hawk athletic programs Monday after learning that talks of a possible sports cooperative with High Plains have been discontinued, and also announced that the district saved more than $365,000 by refinancing...