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Pictured in the front row are the new owners of Kountry Kids Pumpkins, including Eric, Evan, Will, Allie and Megan Dam. Back from left are former owners Barb, Morgan and Greg Bonifas. Not pictured are Grant and Blaine Bonifas.

Pictured in the front row are the new owners of Kountry Kids Pumpkins, including Eric, Evan, Will, Allie and Megan Dam. Back from left are former owners Barb, Morgan and Greg Bonifas. Not pictured are Grant and Blaine Bonifas.

Kountry Kids Pumpkins in new hands

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
What started as a family plan to grow “pumpkins and weird stuff” 15 years ago turned into a profitable venture for three Bonifas siblings, who say the time has now come to pass the baton.
A group of Aurora High School students demonstrates what lunch hour was like at school last year versus this year, after school policy was changed to ban the use of cell phones during school hours. From left are Madelyn Ramaekers, Jayke Krueger, Carter Schuetze, Brooks Handrup, Rylan Gilliland and Ashlyn Kottwitz.

A group of Aurora High School students demonstrates what lunch hour was like at school last year versus this year, after school policy was changed to ban the use of cell phones during school hours. From left are Madelyn Ramaekers, Jayke Krueger, Carter Schuetze, Brooks Handrup, Rylan Gilliland and Ashlyn Kottwitz.

‘You just don’t really need it anymore’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Twelve weeks ago at the beginning of the new school year, students and staff alike at Aurora High School had their doubts and reservations about a new policy banning the use of cell phones during school hours.
Bids have been awarded for restoration of Hamilton County's nearly 130-year-old courthouse

Bids have been awarded for restoration of Hamilton County's nearly 130-year-old courthouse

Courthouse gets OK for renovation

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
After more than two years of planning and discussions, plus numerous trips to county commission meetings by preservation architect Jerry Berggren from Lincoln, the county board of commissioners finally pulled the trigger Monday on the first phase of a multi-million dollar courthouse preservation...
A salute to local veterans

A salute to local veterans

ANR salutes area veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The News-Register proudly tips its hat to area veterans in this week’s edition, thanking the men and women who have served and are still serving our country in various ways.
General Election results

General Election results

(UPDATED) Voter turnout 81% in Hamilton County

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Predictions of high voter turnout in Tuesday's General Election in Hamilton County turned out to be accurate, as 81 percent of registered voters voted by mail, drop off and at the polls. In all, 5,641 ballots were cast in the county out of a total of 6,963 registered voters.
General Election 2024

General Election 2024

It's Election Day

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
It's finally here... General Election Day 2024! As expected, the polls are unusually busy today across Nebraska. On Monday Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s office sent out a press release predicting 72 percent voter turnout in today's election.
Windows on the north and east sides of the former Temple Craft building will be replaced soon as part of a Downtown Redevelopment Project approved last week by the Aurora City Council.

Windows on the north and east sides of the former Temple Craft building will be replaced soon as part of a Downtown Redevelopment Project approved last week by the Aurora City Council.

City council approves request for downtown renovation work

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Aurora City Council approved a request to fund a Downtown Redevelopment Project last week while also learning that the state’s CDBG funding program is set to expire in May with Aurora have only spent approximately one-fourth of the $435,000 available.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County, DMV talking again about local office

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Hamilton County could have its state drivers license facility open again by the first of the year under a plan being worked out between county officials, the county ag society and officials from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Kaja Brondel (left) escapes to the next frightful adventure with mom Jessica and brother William in tow as they are chased by a swamp monster played by Kolby Lautenschlager and a Ghostface (Isaac Graham).

Kaja Brondel (left) escapes to the next frightful adventure with mom Jessica and brother William in tow as they are chased by a swamp monster played by Kolby Lautenschlager and a Ghostface (Isaac Graham).

An a-maze-ingly frightening experience

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
More screams than ever before were heard throughout the dreadful hours of the Hamilton Haunted Fairgrounds.
Independent agronomist and seed sales representative Mike Gruener stands by one of the tools of his trade, a four-wheeler he uses to check on crops in the field.

Independent agronomist and seed sales representative Mike Gruener stands by one of the tools of his trade, a four-wheeler he uses to check on crops in the field.

Agronomist stays focused on boosting yield production

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Among the many Nebraskans whose work supports and is supported by the ag industry are the agronomists who advise farmers on the best techniques for growing crops and those who work to produce, process and sell the seeds the farmers sow into the soil each spring.