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This one-of-a-kind folding corn head manufactured by Bish Enterprises of Giltner made the top 16 list of the Coolest Things Made in Nebraska. Votes can be cast for it by visiting www.nemanufacturingalliance.com.

This one-of-a-kind folding corn head manufactured by Bish Enterprises of Giltner made the top 16 list of the Coolest Things Made in Nebraska. Votes can be cast for it by visiting www.nemanufacturingalliance.com.

Giltner-made folding corn head makes top 16 in NE ‘coolest things’ contest

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
A 27-row folding combine corn head manufactured by Bish Enterprises of Giltner has made the final 16 list of products in the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition.
Greeting Gibson at the finish line were her family and friends who cheered and encouraged her as she completed a 50-mile run around Aurora.

Greeting Gibson at the finish line were her family and friends who cheered and encouraged her as she completed a 50-mile run around Aurora.

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Gibson completes 50-mile personal marathon

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
When Aurora’s Jessica Gibson crossed the finish line of her self-designed 50-mile marathon course on Sunday, Aug. 17, she didn’t just set a new personal running record.
Alexis Linehan will be hosting Kindermusik classes at the Bremer Center through her business, Apples and Oranges: Music Studio & Therapy. Kindermusik is an educational program that promotes children’s physical, cognitive and emotional developmental skills through music. Pictured with Linehan is her son, Lucas, who took Kindermusik with his mom 10 years ago in Omaha.

Alexis Linehan will be hosting Kindermusik classes at the Bremer Center through her business, Apples and Oranges: Music Studio & Therapy. Kindermusik is an educational program that promotes children’s physical, cognitive and emotional developmental skills through music. Pictured with Linehan is her son, Lucas, who took Kindermusik with his mom 10 years ago in Omaha.

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Apples & Oranges strikes a new note in child development

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
A new song is playing for the opening of a new semester for Apples and Oranges: Music Studio & Therapy in Aurora. The musical classes for children, taught by occupational therapist Alexis Linehan, will be adding techniques from Kindermusik early childhood music and movement classes this fall.
This image of the scene of an Aug. 26 fatal rollover crash on I-80 near Aurora was captured by a Nebraska 511 interstate traffic camera. The car can be seen on the left side of the photo beneath the irrigation pivot where it came to rest after leaving the roadway and rolling numerous times.

This image of the scene of an Aug. 26 fatal rollover crash on I-80 near Aurora was captured by a Nebraska 511 interstate traffic camera. The car can be seen on the left side of the photo beneath the irrigation pivot where it came to rest after leaving the roadway and rolling numerous times.

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Hastings man dies in rollover near Aurora

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
A rollover accident on I-80 near Aurora took the life of a Hastings man early Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26. Calls began coming into the Hamilton County 911 Dispatch Center at about 1 p.m. from other drivers who had witnessed the crash in the eastbound lane near mile marker 336.
The City of Aurora is making cuts to the budget

The City of Aurora is making cuts to the budget

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Budget cuts help city dodge tax hike notice, but at a cost

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
City leaders reviewed preliminary budget figures last week reflecting a projected $829,000 decrease from last year’s budget, which City Administrator Adam Darbro said should meet his goal of avoiding a pink postcard hearing though leaving the city with virtually no reserves to handle any type of...
Grow Aviation flight instructor Chayse Gulzow conducts a preflight check of the aircraft with student pilot Aliah Starr of Grand Island.

Grow Aviation flight instructor Chayse Gulzow conducts a preflight check of the aircraft with student pilot Aliah Starr of Grand Island.

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Flight school soars to new heights

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
A flight training school launched in Aurora in 2021 has really taken off over the past year.
Chamber Director Tamar Jimenez reported to the Aurora City Council last week

Chamber Director Tamar Jimenez reported to the Aurora City Council last week

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Chamber receives funding from city

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce requested and received $7,500 in annual funding from the city last week, giving newly hired executive director Tamar Jimenez an opportunity to talk about some of the projects and ideas she is working on to support the business community.
Work has been completed on cleaning up the site of the former Gambles building.

Work has been completed on cleaning up the site of the former Gambles building.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Work to clear the Gambles building site of bricks and debris after last month’s demolition was completed this week, with the basement filled in and compacted with dirt. Aurora City Administrator Adam Darbro said the project cost approximately $325,000.
Pictured from left during a brief awards ceremony Aug. 11 are Jay Staehr, Cody Hoegh and Chad Carlson. Staehr received the Lifesaver Award from Emergency Health Systems of Nebraska for his quick action, which was credited for saving Hoegh’s life during a Feb. 5 heart attack at the school. Staehr and Carlson were also recognized by the Nebraska State Association of Athletic Trainers for their heroic actions.

Pictured from left during a brief awards ceremony Aug. 11 are Jay Staehr, Cody Hoegh and Chad Carlson. Staehr received the Lifesaver Award from Emergency Health Systems of Nebraska for his quick action, which was credited for saving Hoegh’s life during a Feb. 5 heart attack at the school. Staehr and Carlson were also recognized by the Nebraska State Association of Athletic Trainers for their heroic actions.

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‘Flawless’ response saves Hoegh from widow-maker heart attack

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Reaction to a medical emergency Feb. 5 which was later described as “flawless” is credited for saving the life of 41-year-old Cody Hoegh, who survived a “widow maker” heart attack that day and is counting his blessings, in more ways than one.
Former Aurora resident Angela Garfinkel has published her first children’s book, “Annabelle’s Paintbrush.” The book features Annabelle finding different items to use as a paintbrush with the story told in watercolor paintings created by Garfinkel.

Former Aurora resident Angela Garfinkel has published her first children’s book, “Annabelle’s Paintbrush.” The book features Annabelle finding different items to use as a paintbrush with the story told in watercolor paintings created by Garfinkel.

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Painting, grandchildren inspire Garfinkel book

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Combining a love for watercolor painting and for spending quality time with her grandchildren, former Aurora resident Angela Garfinkel has recently published her first children’s book, written and illustrated by herself. Among the first to receive copies of the book were her eight grandchildren.