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Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Back to the finals In order to make a return trip to the Class B finals, the Husky football team depended on a pair of huge plays from basketball players as first-year seniors.  Preston Ramaekers and Tate Nachtigal didn’t play a year ago, but were huge factors in Aurora extending its season.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

Frost warning

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
There was a Frost warning a week ago in Nebraska, as in Husker A.D. Trev Alberts giving football coach Scott Frost one more season to get things back on the winning track.
U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
One of a few good men Following a long, well-traveled, road through military service, Giltner native Capt. Joshua Nauman has recently taken up a top position at the very naval law office in which he started his career years ago.
Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Huskies have date with Skutt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A smile came across Aurora coach Kyle Peterson’s face Friday night when he heard of the Huskies’ opponent in the Class B semifinals.  Omaha Skutt is coming west. Aurora will host Omaha Skutt Friday with a trip to Memorial Stadium in the Class B finals on the line starting with a 7 p.m. kick.
Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Serving up a farm-to-school taste test in Aurora Aurora elementary students had a special treat on the menu last week, a taco salad featuring ingredients mostly grown on a nearby farm.
Tia Teigre, a foreign exchange student from Norway, stands in formation as the Aurora band plays the National Anthem before the Lexington game Friday.

Tia Teigre, a foreign exchange student from Norway, stands in formation as the Aurora band plays the National Anthem before the Lexington game Friday.

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Not just one of the guys

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
One particular Husky football player has garnered a ton of attention with limited reps.  She -- that’s right, she -- is still learning the ins and outs of the game, but having fun with it all.
Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Shortage puts premium on quality workers Hamilton County has prided itself for decades on its quality workforce and strong work ethic, which were more important than ever this past year with all the uncertainties in the midst of a pandemic.
Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Hawk seniors leave program better than they found it

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Drake Schafer didn’t know it at the time, but Hampton’s 49-7 win over Santee turned out to be his final high school football game.  But what a show the Hawk senior went out on. Schafer totaled three interceptions, two of them pick sixes in the rout of Santee.
The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Aurora fire training center ensures ‘everyone goes home’ The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department has been hard at work, training to keep both themselves and their community safe.  Though not always faced with situations they can predict, it’s important to be ready for it.
The Aurora backfield was a well-oiled machine Friday. Pictured here as a play starts to unfold against Hastings are, from left: Mack Owens, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling and Carlos Collazo.

The Aurora backfield was a well-oiled machine Friday. Pictured here as a play starts to unfold against Hastings are, from left: Mack Owens, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling and Carlos Collazo.

Huskies roll over Tigers for second district win

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Coach Kyle Peterson has put an emphasis on getting off to a fast start this season and his Huskies responded in spades Friday, scoring 36 points in the first quarter en route to a dominating 43-14 district win over Hastings.