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Eden the comfort dog was enjoying herself while receiving pets from students -- something she’s been trained to do through the Lutheran Church Charities “Comfort Dog Ministry.”

Eden the comfort dog was enjoying herself while receiving pets from students -- something she’s been trained to do through the Lutheran Church Charities “Comfort Dog Ministry.”

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Scheele: ‘It only takes one’ As part of an all-day mental health event that stretched into the night before, Aurora High School welcomed keynote speaker Kyle Scheele to the stage Feb. 16 to speak to students.
Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Technology is in their futures Area seniors contemplating what they want to pursue or study next year have a running start when it comes to all things technology. They grew up with it. They embrace it.
From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Passion for cars unites volunteers Gary Bayne, Dale Saddler, Walt Jacobs and Don Bish share a passion that has united them. Together they have become a volunteer group at the Plainsman Museum with a mission of bringing vintage vehicles to life.
Friday was a big day for Edgerton campers who chose the Air Academy camp to get in some summer fun -- and learning. One of the day’s pilots, Keal Bockelman, is seen here with his group of campers going over a quick safety brief before making their flight for the day.

Friday was a big day for Edgerton campers who chose the Air Academy camp to get in some summer fun -- and learning. One of the day’s pilots, Keal Bockelman, is seen here with his group of campers going over a quick safety brief before making their flight for the day.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Edgerton campers take to sky The Edgerton Explorit Center’s newest summer camp brought children to the sky.  After a week of aviation inspired lessons and activities, the camp culminated Friday with a series of flights, in actual airplanes, as well as up-close instructionals with RC model planes.
Dylan Dubas (pitching) smacked his older brother Tyler in the back with this pitch during the Aurora Alumni baseball game Saturday.

Dylan Dubas (pitching) smacked his older brother Tyler in the back with this pitch during the Aurora Alumni baseball game Saturday.

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Throwback weekend * First-ever Aurora alumni baseball game draws a crowd An idea sparked between two friends in a duck blind turned into a blast from the past Saturday afternoon.
Family Night was a ton of fun during A'ROR'N Days!

Family Night was a ton of fun during A'ROR'N Days!

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
 Aurora celebrates 150th birthday, years of history and growth Little do inhabitants of Aurora know they are walking around on ground teeming with memories of the past.
Navy veteran Aaron Nilson takes his time at the Omaha National Cemetery, waiting for the perfect headstone to place his red “Rembrence Rose.”

Navy veteran Aaron Nilson takes his time at the Omaha National Cemetery, waiting for the perfect headstone to place his red “Rembrence Rose.”

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Family bond grows stronger through Heroes & Huskies  Aurora juniors Colin Kennedy and Rylee Olsen had the privilege of experiencing this year’s Heroes and Huskies project in a different light.
Katherine Larson (left) and her mother Tina Larson, Executive Director of the Plainsman Museum, stand amidst the completed Community Works exhibition, on display officially April 6.

Katherine Larson (left) and her mother Tina Larson, Executive Director of the Plainsman Museum, stand amidst the completed Community Works exhibition, on display officially April 6.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Plainsman Museum to debut ‘Community Works’ display April 6 The time has come.  The Plainsman Museum in Aurora will officially be debuting its new exhibition, “Community Works” in collaboration with the Smithsonian Museum’s “Museum on Main Street” program, on April 6.
Les (played here by Kash Hanneman at right and Adrik Diaz at left) prepare to take the stage next week for the Aurora High School’s presentation of the musical Newsies.

Les (played here by Kash Hanneman at right and Adrik Diaz at left) prepare to take the stage next week for the Aurora High School’s presentation of the musical Newsies.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Small newsies, big personalities Aurora High School’s long-awaited musical is none other than Disney’s Newsies. A favorite of many, Newsies hosts a full cast of young characters all facing their own trials and triumphs. The smallest of those characters is young Les.
Aurora High School FFA chapter president Ellie Wanek serves with unparalleled passion, hoping to inspire and lead her peers and follow her FFA journey into college as a state officer.

Aurora High School FFA chapter president Ellie Wanek serves with unparalleled passion, hoping to inspire and lead her peers and follow her FFA journey into college as a state officer.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Ellie Wanek’s life, passions transformed through FFA Ellie Wanek always knew she’d have a life surrounded by agriculture. After all, she grew up on the family farm. But she never could have imagined just how much it would transform, build her as a person and play into her future plans.