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Caleb, Craig, Jennifer and Danica Badura spend ample amounts of (willing) family time together on the green, including vacations to Arizona.

Caleb, Craig, Jennifer and Danica Badura spend ample amounts of (willing) family time together on the green, including vacations to Arizona.

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Family of FORE! learns lessons in love for golf

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Each and every family has its own way to get together, stay close and grow together. For the Badura family, the best way to bond has always been -- and continues to be -- golf.  As dreamy as their favorite “sunset rounds,” so is the story of how family heads Jennifer and Craig got together.
From left, Kimberly Friesen, Riley Wert, Emma Bullerman are the three witches in Aurora’s one-act performance of Mmmbeth, putting a fun twist on actual witches.

From left, Kimberly Friesen, Riley Wert, Emma Bullerman are the three witches in Aurora’s one-act performance of Mmmbeth, putting a fun twist on actual witches.

Aurora One-Act prepares for season

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Preparations for Aurora’s one-act season are well underway with its first performances held at York over the weekend.
The coronavirus is on the rise in Aurora and Hamilton County.

The coronavirus is on the rise in Aurora and Hamilton County.

COVID report on council agenda

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Aurora City Council heard a Central District Health Department COVID-19 report and approved a few action items during a brief meeting Nov. 10. Councilman Dick Phillips, who sits in on CDHD meetings as the council’s representative, reported that the latest COVID-19 numbers are not good.
Giltner to see keno soon.

Giltner to see keno soon.

Questions remain on Giltner keno

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Giltner residents echoed the statewide support for gambling initiatives in the Nov. 3 General Election, voting to approve keno in the community. The Giltner Village Board had been asked to put the issue up to a vote, thus it was on the ballot with a simple majority decision to determine the outcome.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress archives // National Woman’s Party members standing in line with banners during the dedication ceremonies for the Alva E. Belmont House, 1922. Among the banners are those reading “Nebraska,” “California Republic,” Connecticut.”

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress archives // National Woman’s Party members standing in line with banners during the dedication ceremonies for the Alva E. Belmont House, 1922. Among the banners are those reading “Nebraska,” “California Republic,” Connecticut.”

Hamilton County hosts women’s suffrage history of its own

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Historically rich in more ways the one can count, Hamilton County has seen many milestone moments in its history -- including touches on the crusade for women’s right to vote. A rather small file in a large filing cabinet at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora is unassumingly titled “Women’s Suffragate.
Marquette firefighters work to stop the quickly spreading fire.

Marquette firefighters work to stop the quickly spreading fire.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Corn field catches fire near Marquette A call went out on Tuesday around 2 p.m. for a ditch fire on 22 Road just west of Marquette.  Marquette fire chief D.J. Frauendorfer reported that cause of the fire was most likely a cigarette thrown out of a window.
Though not mentioning any specific industry by name, Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce officials reported last week that the state’s leading industries, including manufacturing, fared better than many other states.

Though not mentioning any specific industry by name, Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce officials reported last week that the state’s leading industries, including manufacturing, fared better than many other states.

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State Chamber forum reports Nebraska well poised to grow when pandemic ends

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
State and regional business leaders took “a deep dive” Nov. 4 into what’s happening throughout Nebraska’s economy, concluding that the state is in far better condition than most to not only survive the COVID pandemic, but to emerge well positioned for growth.
Chad Carlson plugs his electric vehicle into the newest charging station just north of the Youth Center.

Chad Carlson plugs his electric vehicle into the newest charging station just north of the Youth Center.

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Aurora welcomes 2nd electric vehicle charging station

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more widely available and affordable, more and more people are choosing them as their method of transportation. That brings with it the need to have EV charging stations throughout the country.