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Aurora City Council members voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance to allow shooting ranges within the city’s agricultural and residential zoning districts as a conditional use.

Aurora City Council members voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance to allow shooting ranges within the city’s agricultural and residential zoning districts as a conditional use.

4-H shooting range proposed at fairgrounds

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Aurora City Council members voted unanimously Feb. 14 to approve an amendment to a zoning ordinance to allow shooting ranges within the city’s agricultural and residential zoning districts as a conditional use.
A building that has housed numerous businesses since its construction in 1956 came crashing down in July, one of many developments highlighted during an annual report of Aurora Development Corporation activities to the Aurora City Council.

A building that has housed numerous businesses since its construction in 1956 came crashing down in July, one of many developments highlighted during an annual report of Aurora Development Corporation activities to the Aurora City Council.

Bergen recaps a busy year for ADC

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Executive director of the Aurora Development Corporation Kelsey Bergen gave the organization’s 2022 annual report to city council members, offering an overview of the organization’s past work, future projects, partnerships and current issues in bringing business to town.
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

City orders new ambulance unit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.
Two construction workers were on the job last week on A Street as part of the South Interceptor project. According to Darbro the project will be 98 percent complete by June 1 and is expected to be open for through traffic at that time.

Two construction workers were on the job last week on A Street as part of the South Interceptor project. According to Darbro the project will be 98 percent complete by June 1 and is expected to be open for through traffic at that time.

City council approves payments, construction on several projects near end

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
City council members voted for and passed a series of pay applications to construction companies for the South Interceptor (A Street) and Streeter housing subdivision additions, according to city administrator Rick Melcher.
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously last week to allow Mayor Marlin Seeman to enter into an agreement with Maguire Iron to a multi-year maintenance of the water tower. 

The Aurora City Council voted unanimously last week to allow Mayor Marlin Seeman to enter into an agreement with Maguire Iron to a multi-year maintenance of the water tower. 

City approves company to maintain water tower

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
The Aurora City Council voted unanimously last week to allow Mayor Marlin Seeman to enter into an agreement with Maguire Iron to a multi-year maintenance of the water tower.
A’ROR’N Bots team poses for a picture at the First Lego League Nebraska Championships Feb. 26. From left: Ella Curtis, Everett Hunnicutt, Jillian Stromer, Caleb Ruch and Thomas Brandl.

A’ROR’N Bots team poses for a picture at the First Lego League Nebraska Championships Feb. 26. From left: Ella Curtis, Everett Hunnicutt, Jillian Stromer, Caleb Ruch and Thomas Brandl.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
A’ROR’N Bots invited to international competition First Lego League (FLL) Razorback Invitational officials have invited the A’ROR’N Bots to an in-person competition on May 19-22 after winning third place in the statewide FLL tournament Feb. 26.
The Aurora City Council voted March 8 to extend a state program by two years, allowing the Aurora Development Corporation more time to create jobs as part of the requirement of an initial 2010 land acquisition and development grant.

The Aurora City Council voted March 8 to extend a state program by two years, allowing the Aurora Development Corporation more time to create jobs as part of the requirement of an initial 2010 land acquisition and development grant.

Council extends CDBG grant

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
The Aurora City Council voted last week to extend a Community Development Block Grant for a Power Park project on Highway 14, in effect allowing the Aurora Development Corporation more time to recruit business and industry that will help create the jobs required by the initial terms of a 2010...
City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

Council approves 2nd reading of Kremer 5th Sub. annexation

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Aurora City Council approved the second of three required readings to advance annexation of a parcel in the Kremer 5th Subdivision during a very brief meeting Jan. 25. Lot 2 of the Kremer Subdivision just north of A Street has been proposed for annexation into the city limits.