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Esther Bergen is running as a write-in candidate for Aurora City Council.
Bergen files as write-in candidate
Kurt Johnson
Voters in Aurora’s second ward will have two choices when they go to the polls in the pending General Election, with both filing as write-in candidates.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Members of the Bremer Center Board of Directors gathered with Kirk Penner this week for a photo representing the recent sale of the Penner Atheltic Courts (PAC) facility on Highway 34. Pictured from left: Sami Vincent, Glenn Obermeier, Brad Bangs, Trevor Thorell, Curran Vetter, Kirk Penner, Jacob Arendt, Kirk Helgoth, Stacie Holliday and Jennie Kuehner. Not pictured, Chelsea Kaufman.
Bremer Center purchases PAC
Kurt Johnson
A competition gymnasium built by the Penner family 14 years ago on the west edge of Aurora has been sold to a community-based organization committed to maintaining its use as a recreational facility.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild completed in time for the Kearney Drag Races and Giltner Daze Car Show next year.
Neal speeds toward finish line with ‘71 Vega mod
Elizabeth Hunter
It’s been a slow push to the racetrack for Greg Neal as he works toward finishing modifications to his 1971 Chevy Vega.Despite the overall perception of the Vegas from 1970 to 1973, the Grand Island man was among many racers who saw its drag racing potential.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Aurora City Council approves 22% budget hike
City approves 22% budget hike
Kurt Johnson
After two public hearings which drew considerable public interest last week on the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget, the Aurora City Council approved a revised plan for the coming fiscal year at its Sept.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild done in time for next year's drag racing and car show season.
Fall Car Care features Vega build
News Staff
Section C of this week's ANR features our fall Car Care section.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Lukas Fry (front) gets into the music during the senior athletes’ dance alongside fellow classmates from left Landon Siebke, Jace Dorsey and Dane Bellis.
Husky spirit fires up Homecoming crowd
Elizabeth Hunter
Having graduating from Aurora High School 27 years ago, Brad Bangs is well known to the community and students, and was warmly welcomed as this year’s keynote speaker at the Homecoming pep rally.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.
Homecoming royalty
Kurt Johnson
Aurora seniors Charlie Evans Jorja Pohlmeier were crowned king and queen Friday during halftime of the football game, capping off a week of Homecoming activities.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
The council chambers at Aurora City Hall were overflowing with poeple during Thursday's 'pink postcard' public hearing regarding a proposed 38 percent property tax increase.
Proposed city tax hike stirs heat during pink postcard hearing
Kurt Johnson
More than 130 people filled the council chambers at City Hall Thursday, many venting frustration at the city’s proposed 38 percent jump in tax asking, as well as a lack of information explaining the $751,816 increase.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Hampton Public Schools
Hampton school sets budget, tax request
Kurt Johnson
In a brief special meeting held Monday night, the Hampton Board of Education gave final approval to the district’s 2024-25 budget and tax asking. The meeting was merely a formality, however, since the budget had been discussed in a public hearing just before the Sept.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Fagan, Faller, Klute and Wiens
Four candidates vie for seats on Hampton School Board
Ron Burtz
Voters in the Hampton School District will decide Nov. 5 between four candidates for three open seats on the board of education. The candidates competing for four-year seats on the board include incumbents Megan Faller, Derek Klute and Tamara Wiens. They are joined by newcomer Mitchell Fagan.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
