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Lindquist sale draws large crowd to Giltner

Lindquist sale draws large crowd to Giltner

Lindquist sale draws large crowd to Giltner

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Auctioneers were simultaneously calling for bids at two different venues on the Lindquist Welding property in Giltner Thursday. The auction drew a large crowd of people from several states, with participants also casting their bids online.
Scaled-down State Fair well received

Scaled-down State Fair well received

Scaled-down State Fair well received

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Though the Nebraska State Fair was limited in size and scope this year by a global pandemic, the sentiment among fairgoers, volunteers and board members was unanimous — having a smaller State Fair was better than having no State Fair at all. Story in this week's ANR.
Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A treasured local business and unique resource for the youth of Hamilton County, the Edgerton Explorit Center is one of many places across the state that has adapted to and overcome challenges presented by the present pandemic climate. Full story in this week's ANR.
Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The Bremer Center, a focal point for community meetings and events in Aurora for generations, opened its doors after a pandemic-forced shutdown recently with a new president now leading its volunteer board of directors. Story in this week's ANR.
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Rural poll shows Nebraskans optimistic despite challenges

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Amid ongoing impacts from last year’s bomb cyclone, low commodity prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, rural Nebraskans remain optimistic about their current situation and future, according to the 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll.
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Installing new officers

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
In this undated photo, members of the American Legion smile for the camera during the installation of their new officers. Pictured starting fourth from left: Ervin Bamesberger, Bob Nielsen, Bob Leach and Charles Whitney. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum
Hampton students will get some hands-on education with the Hawk herd, handling daily chores twice a day, seven days a week. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Hampton students will get some hands-on education with the Hawk herd, handling daily chores twice a day, seven days a week. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Hampton students welcome Hawk herd to its new home

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Hampton students don’t have far to go now for hands-on education involving animal agriculture.
Beth Caldwell stands among her fall decor pieces in her new store Cinnamon Hearts decor and Sun Kissed Tanning in Hampton. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Beth Caldwell stands among her fall decor pieces in her new store Cinnamon Hearts decor and Sun Kissed Tanning in Hampton. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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Cinnamon Hearts, Sun Kissed Tanning set up shop in downtown Hampton

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
In a little shop nestled on Hampton’s Main Street, visitors are greeted with the rich scents of cinnamon and other spices as they find themselves surrounded by shabby chic and seasonal decor.
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Methodist Church project boosts August tally

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
An Aurora Methodist Church expansion project which has been talked about for years and is now under construction gave a late summer boost to the city’s building permit total, adding $2.18 million to the August tally as the largest single project on the docket through eight months of the year.