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Emily Soll will serve as Hamilton and Merrick county’s new 4-H Extension Educator.

Emily Soll will serve as Hamilton and Merrick county’s new 4-H Extension Educator.

Emily Soll welcomes role as 4-H educator

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Hamilton County Extension Office has a new 4-H Extension Educator and her name is Emily Soll. Soll hails from northeast Nebraska, more specifically Coleridge, and has spent a life in agriculture and 4-H.
Laura Nagengast, Source Water Protection Educator with Nebraska Extension, was a special guest speaker at the annual joint gathering/Extension board training session between Hamilton and Merrick counties.

Laura Nagengast, Source Water Protection Educator with Nebraska Extension, was a special guest speaker at the annual joint gathering/Extension board training session between Hamilton and Merrick counties.

Extension board gathering talks water quality

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Water quality issues in the area and across the state are a topic of major concern for most in the know.
At the beginning of each new year, the Aurora News-Register publishes a complete listing, including photo, of all sex offenders currently posted on the Nebraska State Patrol website who reside in Hamilton County.

At the beginning of each new year, the Aurora News-Register publishes a complete listing, including photo, of all sex offenders currently posted on the Nebraska State Patrol website who reside in Hamilton County.

Nebraska State Patrol sex offender registry lists 17 offenders in county

News Staff
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
At the beginning of each new year, the Aurora News-Register publishes a complete listing, including photo, of all sex offenders currently posted on the Nebraska State Patrol website who reside in Hamilton County.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Nebraska Agricultural Strategy Lead Florencia Abram takes a group into Heath Bish’s cornfield to observe his farming practices and results.

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Nebraska Agricultural Strategy Lead Florencia Abram takes a group into Heath Bish’s cornfield to observe his farming practices and results.

Nebraska Soil Carbon Project officially underway

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Representatives of area natural resource districts and corporations met at the Raising Nebraska building in Grand Island in mid-August to kick off a long-awaited joint effort -- the Nebraska Soil Carbon Project.
The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people. 

The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people. 

Plainsman joins Wander Nebraska program

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people.
Republican candidate for governor Brett Lindstrom greets Gary Warren of Aurora during Monday's meet and greet.

Republican candidate for governor Brett Lindstrom greets Gary Warren of Aurora during Monday's meet and greet.

Brett Lindstrom brings campaign message to Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
With 15 days left until the primary election Brett Lindstrom brought his campaign for governor through Aurora Monday for a meet and greet where he spoke with confidence about his reasons for running, voting record as a senator and even the negative attack ads targeting him on television.
Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck participated in Nebraska’s pro day March 22 in front of 28 NFL scouts.

Former Giltner Hornet and UNK Loper Corey Hoelck participated in Nebraska’s pro day March 22 in front of 28 NFL scouts.

Former area athletes work out for NFL teams

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
It’s a practice facility Austin Allen has become quite familiar with. Corey Hoelck, on the other hand, not so much.  Yet, for a short time March 22, the former Hamilton County standout athletes were shoulder to shoulder, showing off for NFL scouts at the Hawks Championship Center.
Giving a presentation on nitrogen sources and inhibitors at Hamilton County’s Feb. 2 “Ag Day” was Extension Crop Nutrient and Water Quality Specialist Javed Iqbal.

Giving a presentation on nitrogen sources and inhibitors at Hamilton County’s Feb. 2 “Ag Day” was Extension Crop Nutrient and Water Quality Specialist Javed Iqbal.

A closer look at nitrogen sources, processes and inhibitors

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Giving a presentation on nitrogen sources and inhibitors at Hamilton County’s Feb. 2 “Ag Day” was Extension Crop Nutrient and Water Quality Specialist Javed Iqbal. “In today’s presentation, I’m going to share some information about nitrogen sources,” he began.
Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Kaylee Crosby signed her letter of intent to run track at Nebraska Wesleyan with her parents, Mike and Carrie as well as Aurora coaches Gordon Wilson and Kelly Boshart and younger brother, Kayden.

Speedster Crosby set to join Nebraska Wesleyan track

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Kaylee Crosby has come a long way from hosting her own track meets as a young athlete, dreaming of the big stage.  The Aurora senior has been to Omaha Burke and done well against the state’s best. Now, she has an opportunity to compete at the next level.