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Tom Cornwell was featured in a February cover story of Toy Farmer magazine.

Tom Cornwell was featured in a February cover story of Toy Farmer magazine.

Cornwell proud of auctioneering legacy

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Like a lot of boys growing up in rural Nebraska Tom Cornwell loved playing with farm toys as a kid, a fascination sparked by an Allis-Chalmers D17 he was given on his fifth birthday.
Kelsey Bergen

Kelsey Bergen

ADC supporters key to community’s growth

Kelsey Bergen
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, Aurora Development Corporation wants to take this opportunity to thank all the businesses and individuals that have supported our efforts to grow Aurora and Hamilton County over the course of this year.
The Master Stylists team poses for a photo at the salon in Grand Island, front from left: Abbie Hayes, Andi Niles, Shannon Aldana and Rebecca Pfeifer. Back from left: Paula Vazquez, Linda Douglas, owner Jennifer Archie, Floyd Archie, Amy McIntosh, Kathy Vowels and Rachel Jerke. Jennifer stated that her business is like a family to her, something she said she wants to continue from founder Jeanene Campos.

The Master Stylists team poses for a photo at the salon in Grand Island, front from left: Abbie Hayes, Andi Niles, Shannon Aldana and Rebecca Pfeifer. Back from left: Paula Vazquez, Linda Douglas, owner Jennifer Archie, Floyd Archie, Amy McIntosh, Kathy Vowels and Rachel Jerke. Jennifer stated that her business is like a family to her, something she said she wants to continue from founder Jeanene Campos.

Hamilton County grad cuts path from stylist to salon owner

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Jennifer (Carriker) Archie graduated from Aurora High School in 2014 and has gone from hairdresser to salon owner in Grand Island in just over 15 years.  Archie has dedicated herself to Master Stylists Salon and to a career that she said required hard work and passion to get ahead.
Pictured from left, Celie Holliday, Teresa and Todd Vettel stand in a remodeled building at 1206 L St., which offers desk space for rent as a new business venture known as The Office. The space is also used to help train foreign truck drivers as part of the Vettel’s International Workforce Services business.

Pictured from left, Celie Holliday, Teresa and Todd Vettel stand in a remodeled building at 1206 L St., which offers desk space for rent as a new business venture known as The Office. The space is also used to help train foreign truck drivers as part of the Vettel’s International Workforce Services business.

The Office opens on downtown square

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
A building on the south side of the downtown square has a new purpose as of this month, changing the interior look and layout of the structure as well as the lives of international guests spending time in Aurora while being trained to drive big-rig trucks in America.
Phil Essliinger sits by the water therapy pool at his new business, Esslinger Physical Therapy, which opened in August on L Street in Aurora.

Phil Essliinger sits by the water therapy pool at his new business, Esslinger Physical Therapy, which opened in August on L Street in Aurora.

Esslinger launches new PT venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Phil Esslinger knew in his heart he wanted to own his own business someday, and that day has finally come. A native of Bertrand, Esslinger made his first connection to Aurora when he started dating local native Erin Oswald, who would later become his wife.
Crews at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora have been busy this year, with supply chain issues reportedly starting to level out some compared to a year ago at this time.

Crews at BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora have been busy this year, with supply chain issues reportedly starting to level out some compared to a year ago at this time.

BonnaVilla returning to ‘normal’ sales

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
A year after struggling through the depths of nationwide supply chain shortages amidst a surging sales trend, BonnaVilla Homes in Aurora reports a return to somewhat “normal” market conditions.
Jason Friesen, owner of Friesen Ford in Aurora, stands on the cement foundation where a new parts distribution warehouse will be built to the north of the dealership. He hopes the facility will be completed “before the snow flies.”

Jason Friesen, owner of Friesen Ford in Aurora, stands on the cement foundation where a new parts distribution warehouse will be built to the north of the dealership. He hopes the facility will be completed “before the snow flies.”

Friesen Ford expanding parts operation

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The foundation is poured and a new structure will go vertical soon at the Friesen Ford dealership near Aurora’s I-80 interchange, paving the way for an expanded parts distribution operation. Owner Jason Friesen reported this week that the 12,000 sq. ft.
New partners in Lincoln Creek Landscape & Design venture include, from left, Ian and Logan Mertlik, and Carrie and Kyle Peterson. The business will be based out of the Peterson’s rural home on 14 Road northeast of Aurora.

New partners in Lincoln Creek Landscape & Design venture include, from left, Ian and Logan Mertlik, and Carrie and Kyle Peterson. The business will be based out of the Peterson’s rural home on 14 Road northeast of Aurora.

Families to launch landscaping venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Two local families who launched new landscaping businesses this spring have announced plans to merge their operations into one venture, to be called Lincoln Creek Landscape & Designs.
Pictured from left are members of the Tri-Fit staff, including LaToya Hanson, Mackenzie Jacobs, Amy Owens and Madi Berthelsen.

Pictured from left are members of the Tri-Fit staff, including LaToya Hanson, Mackenzie Jacobs, Amy Owens and Madi Berthelsen.

Tri-Fit expands fitness offerings

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Ten months after opening the doors at their new Tri-Fit business venture on K Street, owners Amy and Nick Owens announced major plans this week to add staff and class offerings to include more yoga and high-energy kickboxing.