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Love’s Travel Stops, which planted a flag in Aurora with a new facility at Aurora’s I-80 interchange back in 2003, is abuzz with truck activity on Saturday morning. Traffic studies have shown that an average of 25,472 vehicles pass by on the interstate every day of the year, which has been a motivating factor for businesses considering the Aurora interchange.

Love’s Travel Stops, which planted a flag in Aurora with a new facility at Aurora’s I-80 interchange back in 2003, is abuzz with truck activity on Saturday morning. Traffic studies have shown that an average of 25,472 vehicles pass by on the interstate every day of the year, which has been a motivating factor for businesses considering the Aurora interchange.

Transportation logistics businesses thriving in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The combination of Aurora’s central location and high local traffic counts have made transportation logistics a booming industry sector in recent years, prompting businesses to create jobs and make investments in Aurora-based facilities and operations.
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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News Staff
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.
Construction on the new Tallgrass CO2 pipeline is visible now at various points around the county such as this site along Highway 34 near Murphy.

Construction on the new Tallgrass CO2 pipeline is visible now at various points around the county such as this site along Highway 34 near Murphy.

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Construction underway on CO2 pipeline

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Construction is visible now at various points around the county, including a site along Highway 34 near the Murphy elevator, where Tallgrass is installing an underground pipeline as part of a partnership with KAAPA Partners Aurora to provide infrastructure for a carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration...
Members of the installation crew polish the new columbine unit after hoisting it into place at the Aurora Cemetery June 4.

Members of the installation crew polish the new columbine unit after hoisting it into place at the Aurora Cemetery June 4.

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City’s columbarium garden expanded with second unit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The second of four planned columbarium units was set into place last week at the Aurora Cemetery, doubling the capacity to house inurned cremated remains.
Tiffany Cure

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Cure to be arraigned on 1st degree murder charge

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Marquette woman charged in the death of 3-month-old Stormi Swartz last summer will be back in court this week, this time to be arraigned on an upgraded charge of first degree murder.
Jensen and Chip are pictured at the Aurora animal shelter presenting the prize package to shelter volunteer Roger Holling. The inset photo is the original picture Jensen entered in the contest, entitled "Havin' a beer with Dad."

Jensen and Chip are pictured at the Aurora animal shelter presenting the prize package to shelter volunteer Roger Holling. The inset photo is the original picture Jensen entered in the contest, entitled "Havin' a beer with Dad."

Cutest Pet donates winnings

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
When Todd Jensen of Aurora entered a snapshot of his Jack Russel terrier, Chip, in CentralNebraskaToday.com’s Tournament of Tails Contest a while back he knew it was a cute photo, but had little idea just how cute other people would consider it.
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Phillips hires Arnett as clerk/treasurer

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The village board of Phillips has chosen a successor to village clerk/treasurer Kathy Walker who will retire soon after more than 25 years on the job. At its June meeting on Tuesday the 3rd, the village board approved the hiring of long-time Phillips resident Dee Arnett to replace Walker.
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New Giltner Supt. Gordon attends Monday school board meeting

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Giltner School Board welcomed new superintendent Matt Gordon at its June meeting on Monday. Gordon was present for the meeting and stated his excitement at coming on board for the upcoming school year.“It’s a great district,” Gordon said. “We’ve got great families, great kids, new staff coming.