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The 12th Street Cinema has been dark during the pandemic due to COVID concerns which continue to be a factor.

The 12th Street Cinema has been dark during the pandemic due to COVID concerns which continue to be a factor.

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12th Street Cinema on hold for now

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Community support of the 12th Street Cinema has remained strong since the COVID pandemic forced the local movie theater to go dark, though plans for booking a movie remain on hold as the new year begins.
An example of the proposed tiny homes.

An example of the proposed tiny homes.

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Villages consider zoning to allow tiny house growth

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
The first nail in Hamilton County’s version of a tiny house could be hammered in beginning next week as village board members consider zoning proposals that would allow construction of tiny houses and/or container housing units in their respective communities.
Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

Negotiations on Hamilton County's 911 interlocal agreement with Merrick County have no spilled over into the new year.

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County continues negotiations on 911 interlocal changes

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Back in session at the start of a new year, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners began Monday’s meeting with a lengthy executive session to discuss the response of the Merrick County Board of Supervisors on proposed changes to the 911 interlocal agreement between the neighboring counties.
Aurora graduate Harley Jones shares an embrace with teacher Amy Hudiburgh.

Aurora graduate Harley Jones shares an embrace with teacher Amy Hudiburgh.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Auroran returns to roots after life of adventure, service abroad A lot has happened in Allie Gomez’s life since she graduated from Aurora High School in 2007.
Sylvia Painter stand with her husband Brendon, daughters Morgan and Felicity and their “store mascot” Trigger.

Sylvia Painter stand with her husband Brendon, daughters Morgan and Felicity and their “store mascot” Trigger.

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The Country Wagon combines chic fashion with Midwestern roots

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Sylvia Painter knew she had always wanted to be her own boss and run her own business. In 2020, she decided to take a bold step forward and do just that.
Many things might be up for discussion in the upcoming legislative term.

Many things might be up for discussion in the upcoming legislative term.

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Friesen previews 90-day 2021 session

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen expects a full agenda for the 90-day legislative session that begins Jan. 6, with the first order of business focused on how and when state lawmakers can conduct their business in light of restrictive pandemic protocols.
A number of vaccines were administered Monday in Aurora.

A number of vaccines were administered Monday in Aurora.

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Vaccine arrives at MCHI, Westfield

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Memorial Community Health and Westfield Quality Care facilities in Aurora received allocations of COVID-19 vaccinations Monday, a significant and long-awaited first step toward curbing the pandemic threat, administrators agree.
Sharon Klute (left) and Pastor David Feddern stand next to the can tree that totaled 1,230 cans to be donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Sharon Klute (left) and Pastor David Feddern stand next to the can tree that totaled 1,230 cans to be donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Zion Lutheran showcases a unique Christmas tree

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) at Zion Lutheran Church in Hampton set out with a merry mission this holiday season -- to share food with their community. “Usually we do a big feed in December,” Sharon Klute said. “It’s called Merry Meatball Mania and we feed our congregation.