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From left, Lillian Dose and Aubrey Garfield take their driver’s license exams at the Hamilton County Courthouse with examiners Mike Thomas and Jen Sola. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

From left, Lillian Dose and Aubrey Garfield take their driver’s license exams at the Hamilton County Courthouse with examiners Mike Thomas and Jen Sola. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

DMV backed up on teen driver’s testing

Sixteen-year-olds anxious to get their driver’s license may have to be patient as the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles plays catch-up after a two-month pandemic shutdown.
Lifeguard Jadyn Cattau puts a layer of wax on the slide Monday morning in preparation for Saturday’s opening of the Aurora Aquatic Center. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Lifeguard Jadyn Cattau puts a layer of wax on the slide Monday morning in preparation for Saturday’s opening of the Aurora Aquatic Center. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Aurora pool to open Saturday

The Aurora Aquatic Center will welcome swimmers seeking summer fun and heat relief as of Saturday, though pool managers say 2020 will be anything but a normal swim season.
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Hamilton County District Court Docket

Ashley R. Baker, Indianapolis, Ind., possession of a controlled substance, defendant to appear in Hamilton County District Court July 24. Chris Jensen, Grand Island vs. Venessa J.
Nick Mumm assumed the new role of Giltner Superintendent as of July 1 and is ready to hit the ground running for the upcoming school year. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Nick Mumm assumed the new role of Giltner Superintendent as of July 1 and is ready to hit the ground running for the upcoming school year. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Giltner welcomes new supt.

Whether you want to talk sports, family, school or just the small-town chitter chatter, Nick Mumm made it clear his office door is always open.
Hahn brings splash of color to daily life

Hahn brings splash of color to daily life

Hahn brings splash of color to daily life

Hampton resident Pollie Hahn has filled her backyard with a variety of blooms, like many spending time in her garden as an oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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MARKET PRICES

Prices as of Friday are based on Aurora Cooperative’s south elevator location. Corn July 2020 Cash price: $2.81 Cash price: $2.81 Futures change: -0’2 Futures price: 317’0 Soybeans June 2020 Cash price: $7.83 Futures change: -6’4 Futures price: 860’0 Milo June 2020 Cash price: $2.
Erin Whitney shares a nose bump through safety masks with her boyfriend, Asher Ben-Or Whitney works in real estate in New York City, where she said people are both leaving and moving in during this pandemic. Courtesy photo

Erin Whitney shares a nose bump through safety masks with her boyfriend, Asher Ben-Or Whitney works in real estate in New York City, where she said people are both leaving and moving in during this pandemic. Courtesy photo

Pandemic, protests keep life far from normal in NYC

Two months after sharing their perspectives from the epicenter of the initial COVID-19 outbreak, Aurora natives Tereasa Payne and Erin Whitney say life in New York City remains in a state of heightened alert.
Young Harper Dunn works on tracing out a project for a hair beret during Mermaids and Unicorn camp at the Edgerton June 18. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Young Harper Dunn works on tracing out a project for a hair beret during Mermaids and Unicorn camp at the Edgerton June 18. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

APS announces registration for 2020-21 school year

The Aurora Public School has released registration information for the 2020/2021 school year. Registration is for the new students that have not already registered for the upcoming school year. Exempt school students who would like to register for classes need to attend new student registration.