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Hampton High Ability Learner, Elizabeth Bamesberger reacts as her team’s spaghetti bridge breaks under the weight of several pounds of coins.

Hampton High Ability Learner, Elizabeth Bamesberger reacts as her team’s spaghetti bridge breaks under the weight of several pounds of coins.

Hampton students test spaghetti bridges

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Several groups of high performing students at Hampton are getting an opportunity to learn more about important subjects like science, math and even engineering.
Jorja Pohlmeier and Calvin Miller will perform with the 2024 Nebraska All-State Band

Jorja Pohlmeier and Calvin Miller will perform with the 2024 Nebraska All-State Band

Aurora students selected for Nebraska All-State Band

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Aurora students Jorja Pohlmeier and Calvin Miller were selected to perform in the 2024 Nebraska All-State Band. This marks the fourth year Pohlmeier has been chosen to perform with the band and second year for Miller.
Tina Oswald (right) of Aurora testifies before the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District on Thursday in opposition to a request by Synergen Green Energy for a two-year extension of its large water user permit, which is set to expire in January.

Tina Oswald (right) of Aurora testifies before the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District on Thursday in opposition to a request by Synergen Green Energy for a two-year extension of its large water user permit, which is set to expire in January.

Synergen denied request for extension of water permit

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The large user water permit issued by the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) for the Synergen Green Energy ammonia plant proposed for Hamilton County will be allowed to expire at the first of next year, despite the company’s attempt to secure a two-year extension of the permit.
This photo shows an example of a Cobblestone Hotel, which is a model recommended for consideration in Aurora based on a feasibility study funded by the Aurora Development Corporation. A suggested 50-60 room hotel would employ 8-12 people.

This photo shows an example of a Cobblestone Hotel, which is a model recommended for consideration in Aurora based on a feasibility study funded by the Aurora Development Corporation. A suggested 50-60 room hotel would employ 8-12 people.

Study confirms need for new hotel in Aurora area

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Growing interest in the need for more hotel rooms in the community prompted the Aurora Development Corporation to invest in a hotel feasibility study, the results of which were shared last week with a small group of local leaders.
The Gimpel family poses for a fall family photo recently. Seated, from left, are Trinidi, Zoey and Laighla. Behind them are mom and dad, Beth and Todd.

The Gimpel family poses for a fall family photo recently. Seated, from left, are Trinidi, Zoey and Laighla. Behind them are mom and dad, Beth and Todd.

Gimpels celebrate story of family, faith, community

Ron Burtz and Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
As the five members of the Todd and Beth Gimpel family of Aurora prepare for Thanksgiving next week, their minds are going back to the same period of time four years ago when oldest daughter Trinidi was recovering from a devastating car accident.
The Gimpel sisters -- from left Laighla, Trinidi and Zoey -- share a smile during a family photo shoot.

The Gimpel sisters -- from left Laighla, Trinidi and Zoey -- share a smile during a family photo shoot.

Gimpels share attitude of gratitude

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Gimpel family of Aurora shares an inspiring story of family, faith and community in the debut of ANR's “Attitude of Gratitude” section just in time for Thanksgiving.
Members of the Hamilton Community Foundation board shown with a time capsule commemorating the organization’s 60th anniversary include, from left: Mary Mickey, Jeff Morris and April Mason.

Members of the Hamilton Community Foundation board shown with a time capsule commemorating the organization’s 60th anniversary include, from left: Mary Mickey, Jeff Morris and April Mason.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A week after a feel-good Spirit of Philanthropy banquet which drew a countywide audience together for a night of celebration, the Hamilton Community Foundation is finalizing preparations for a time capsule to commemorate the organizations 60th anniversary.
Liz Friesen poses in a photo published along with a News-Register business page article in October of 2020.

Liz Friesen poses in a photo published along with a News-Register business page article in October of 2020.

AG files suit against social media ‘influencers’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen of Hampton and a Florida company she worked with called WiFi Money, along with several other entities and individuals, regarding their collaboration and involvement in various...
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

4R board hears plan to expand preschool

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Supt. Jody Phillips began a discussion with the Aurora 4R School Board Monday involving a strategic plan to expand the district’s preschool offerings in a way that he believes could address a community need while also providing additional benefits to other students.