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Jim Koepke was honored June 18 as he ends a 54-year tenure as a member of the Aurora Rotary Club, which he joined in 1971.

Jim Koepke was honored June 18 as he ends a 54-year tenure as a member of the Aurora Rotary Club, which he joined in 1971.

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‘Service above self’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Aurora Rotary Club tipped its hat to one of its own last week as a crowd of current and former members honored Jim Koepke for his 54 years of service to the club.Koepke, a retired banker, and his family moved to Aurora in 1970 and a year later he joined the local service organization.
The valuation of many homes in Hamilton County has risen

The valuation of many homes in Hamilton County has risen

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Ag land values hold steady, homes sales prompt boost

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
More than 3,700 Hamilton County residents received letters in the mail last week advising of a pending increase in residential property valuations, though ag land values held steady for 2025.
The Village of Phillips will celebrate on the eve of Independence Day

The Village of Phillips will celebrate on the eve of Independence Day

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News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The sixth annual pre-Independence Day celebration at the Phillips Memorial Hall is going to light up the night sky next Thursday. Preparations for the 3rd of July celebration have been going well, according to events coordinator Penny Evans.
Bricks falling from the north wall of the former Gambles building prompted city officials to close the back alley after the damage was discovered early Thursday morning.

Bricks falling from the north wall of the former Gambles building prompted city officials to close the back alley after the damage was discovered early Thursday morning.

Wall crumbles on downtown building

Kurt Johnson
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Bricks falling to the ground off the back wall of the former Gambles building in downtown Aurora prompted city official to issue a caution warning to local residents.
The third annual Giltner Daze Car Show drew a greater turnout this year with 178 vehicles on display Saturday.

The third annual Giltner Daze Car Show drew a greater turnout this year with 178 vehicles on display Saturday.

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Attendance booms at Giltner Daze

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The craze for Giltner Daze came back stronger than ever on Saturday, with both beloved and new events bringing joy and laughter for all ages.With a sunny sky shining down on the community, Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) president Gary Consbruck was ecstatic at the  overwhelming turnout.
The route of the Trailblazer CO2 pipeline in Hamilton County

The route of the Trailblazer CO2 pipeline in Hamilton County

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C02 pipeline project on target for fall completion

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
As reported here last week, construction on 32 miles of pipeline to connect local ethanol plants with the Trailblazer carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline has begun in earnest.
Aurora is on the 'Road to Everywhere' for transportation

Aurora is on the 'Road to Everywhere' for transportation

Aurora is on 'The Road to Everywhere'

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
This week's edition of ANR features a special report focused on local growth in both trucking and transportation logistics industries.
Demolition of 1st Street from Mark Street to Parklane, delayed by rain, was scheduled to begin Tuesday.

Demolition of 1st Street from Mark Street to Parklane, delayed by rain, was scheduled to begin Tuesday.

Rain slows 1st Street project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Construction and utility crews working on Aurora’s 1st Street renovation project met Monday to review progress reports and detailed work schedules going forward, all with an eye on the goal of completing road work on the south end of the project before school starts in August.
Throughout Tuesday morning, Hamilton County Food Pantry volunteers organized the food collected during Can Care-a-Van before restocking the shelves. From left are volunteers Roberta Cool, Diana Shaffer, Craig Shaffer and Bruce Ramsour.

Throughout Tuesday morning, Hamilton County Food Pantry volunteers organized the food collected during Can Care-a-Van before restocking the shelves. From left are volunteers Roberta Cool, Diana Shaffer, Craig Shaffer and Bruce Ramsour.

Aurora participates in its 20th Can Care-a-Van

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Support for the Hamilton County Food Pantry continues to grow as it completes its 20th year in the annual Can Care-a-Van on Tuesday.
Cooper Kremer stands in front of the new home of UAM Systems, located at the Aurora airport.

Cooper Kremer stands in front of the new home of UAM Systems, located at the Aurora airport.

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New business to focus on manufacturing

Samuel Wishman
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Cooper Kremer got his first mill at 14. Now, at 20, he’s launching UAM Systems, his own manufacturing business based at the Aurora Municipal Airport.