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The Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

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Council approves reduced Chamber funding

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Mayor Marlin Seeman cast the deciding vote Tuesday to authorize a $5,000 dues payment to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce as the city council considered denying the $7,500 request before eventually approving a reduced amount.The lengthy discussion during the Aug.
Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

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Pool season deemed a splashing success

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, August 13, 2026
It was smooth sailing for the Aurora Aquatic Facility during the 2026 pool season which ended last week. The facility saw an average daily attendance of 259 swimmers.Madison Farris, who co-manages the facility along with Ellie Cerveny, said the season went well with few interruptions due to weather.
The Giltner School Board voted Monday night to put a $9.25 million bond issue before voters this fall

The Giltner School Board voted Monday night to put a $9.25 million bond issue before voters this fall

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Giltner to make 2nd run at bond issue election

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Giltner School Board voted Monday night to put a $9.25 million bond issue before voters this fall in order to construct new additions to school facilities and make improvements and renovations to existing buildings.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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County tables city EMS increase request

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The City of Aurora will have to wait a bit longer to learn whether the county board of commissioners is willing to raise its share of the subsidy for providing EMS services in the county next year.
Hannah Pogue is the new PreK-6 principal at Giltner Public Schools

Hannah Pogue is the new PreK-6 principal at Giltner Public Schools

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Pogue takes the helm as Giltner Elementary Principal

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
When the new school year starts at Giltner Elementary Wednesday, the face of new principal Hannah Pogue will already be familiar to many students and staff members.
Aurora kindergarten teacher Laurie Anderson will be honored as UNK College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year for 2026 in October. As the new school year starts she is excited to have her Thursday Tea Parties with her new students.

Aurora kindergarten teacher Laurie Anderson will be honored as UNK College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year for 2026 in October. As the new school year starts she is excited to have her Thursday Tea Parties with her new students.

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Anderson to be honored as UNK Distinguished Educator

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Aurora kindergarten teacher Laurie (Budler) Anderson expressed her shock at being selected as the 2026 UNK College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year.“I was overwhelmed,” Anderson said.
Aurora native Amy Kruse (holding certificate) was recently presented with the Image of Nursing Award at Nebraska Medicine.

Aurora native Amy Kruse (holding certificate) was recently presented with the Image of Nursing Award at Nebraska Medicine.

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Amy Kruse: ‘I want to bring comfort, hope, healing’

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Working as a lead and bedside nurse at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, Aurora native Amy (Jobman) Kruse has worked hard to make herself a light for her patients.“As a nurse, I want to bring comfort, hope and healing during a patient’s dark and uncertain times,” Kruse said.
A crew works to install the special rubberized play surface at the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground

A crew works to install the special rubberized play surface at the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground

Inclusive Playground debut nears

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A crew worked to install the special rubberized play surfaces at the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground last week. The concrete work appears to be done and the steel perimeter fence has been installed, so playtime for kids of all abilities is now just days away.