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Nebraska’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips celebrates after hitting the target in a football throw that won him $1,000 to use in his classroom. The challenge was just one of many activities surrounding Phillips’s trip with other teachers of the year from around the nation to attend the college football national championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

Nebraska’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips celebrates after hitting the target in a football throw that won him $1,000 to use in his classroom. The challenge was just one of many activities surrounding Phillips’s trip with other teachers of the year from around the nation to attend the college football national championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

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Phillips reflects on run as Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Scott Phillips who attended the college football national championship game in Atlanta recently at the culmination of his term as 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year is at least in some ways not the same Scott Phillips who had his 7th grade math classroom invaded to present him with that honor 15...
The 29th annual Hamilton County Home & Garden show is set for this Friday & Saturday.

The 29th annual Hamilton County Home & Garden show is set for this Friday & Saturday.

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Home & Garden Show to feature 45 area vendors

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The 29th annual Hamilton County Home & Garden Show is set for a two-day run in the Farr Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday.
The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Extension office proposed for the fairgrounds.

The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Extension office proposed for the fairgrounds.

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County to move Extension office to fairgrounds

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
After several years of conversations and planning involving the county commission, the Extension Service and the fair board, Hamilton County finally has a plan in place to build a new headquarters for its county Extension office at the fairgrounds.
The rotunda of the Plainsman Museum was wall to wall people for the museum's annual fundraiser meal and auction Monday night.

The rotunda of the Plainsman Museum was wall to wall people for the museum's annual fundraiser meal and auction Monday night.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The museum rotunda was filled with local supporters Monday evening as the Plainsman Museum hosted its annual fundraiser meal and auction. A total of more than $25,000 was raised during the event, which featured several guests dressed in historical attire.
Cheryl (Jorgensen) Trimm works as a board certified behavior analyst for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, assisting people who are in need of disability services. Pictured with her are her husband, Keith, are sons Devin and Landon.

Cheryl (Jorgensen) Trimm works as a board certified behavior analyst for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, assisting people who are in need of disability services. Pictured with her are her husband, Keith, are sons Devin and Landon.

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Aurora grad Cheryl Trimm finds her mission as a behavior analyst

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Dedicating more than 25 years working in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Aurora native Cheryl (Jorgensen) Trimm has made it her life’s mission to find the best quality care for those in need.
Jannelle Seim, pictured at left, was named Community Leader of the Year. Presenting the award is Chamber Executive Director Justise Rhoden.

Jannelle Seim, pictured at left, was named Community Leader of the Year. Presenting the award is Chamber Executive Director Justise Rhoden.

Chamber banquet celebrates year of success and growth

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth and success Thursday, hosting its annual banquet at the Bremer Center.
“Our Signature Recipes” is set to be available prior to Thanksgiving. Featured is the prototype cover of the cookbook featuring a photo of a soup stand at the Hamilton County Fair in Orville City in 1873.

“Our Signature Recipes” is set to be available prior to Thanksgiving. Featured is the prototype cover of the cookbook featuring a photo of a soup stand at the Hamilton County Fair in Orville City in 1873.

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Cooking up a new cookbook for America’s 250th

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
As preparations are underway for America’s semiquincentennial, the American 250 Hamilton County, Nebraska Cookbook Committee is cooking up a new project for Hamilton County residents to join in the celebration.Starting Feb.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses and individuals at Thursday's annual banquet.

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses and individuals at Thursday's annual banquet.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Chamber banquet celebrates year of success and growth! The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth and success Thursday, hosting its annual banquet at the Bremer Center.
Kirt Smith stepped into the role as captain of the city’s ambulance service in November. It’s a familiar role, as Smith served as director of the county’s ambulance service from 1999 to 2009.

Kirt Smith stepped into the role as captain of the city’s ambulance service in November. It’s a familiar role, as Smith served as director of the county’s ambulance service from 1999 to 2009.

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City begins 5th year of EMS operations

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
City officials are optimistic heading into the fifth year of operating Aurora’s fire-based ambulance service, with an experienced captain now at the helm and a larger, more stabilized crew of EMTs available to handle 911 and transfer calls.
Equipment will soon be installed on this portion of the KAAPA ethanol plant west of Aurora to capture carbon dioxide, which is usually vented into the atmosphere. The CO2 will be compressed and sent by pipeline several miles south to connect with the new Trailblazer CO2 pipeline project being undertaken by Tallgrass.

Equipment will soon be installed on this portion of the KAAPA ethanol plant west of Aurora to capture carbon dioxide, which is usually vented into the atmosphere. The CO2 will be compressed and sent by pipeline several miles south to connect with the new Trailblazer CO2 pipeline project being undertaken by Tallgrass.

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CO2 pipeline project stirs local concern

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
A group of approximately 25 area residents attended Monday’s county board meeting, with several voicing their public safety concerns regarding the proposed Trailblazer CO2 Project.