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Pictured from left outside the Memorial Health Clinic in Harvard are Justin Wolf, MCHI CEO; Kachine Banahan, APRN, FNP-C; Logan Mertlik, PA-C; Brandi Nigro, MCHI clinic manager.

Pictured from left outside the Memorial Health Clinic in Harvard are Justin Wolf, MCHI CEO; Kachine Banahan, APRN, FNP-C; Logan Mertlik, PA-C; Brandi Nigro, MCHI clinic manager.

MCHI reopens its health clinic in Harvard

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Memorial Community Health, Inc. celebrated the re-opening of its health clinic in Harvard last week with a meet and greet open house introducing medical staff to the community.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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Replacement sought for county EMS director

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
With the recent resignation of 32-year veteran county employee and emergency management director Kirt Smith, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners is gearing up to find Smith’s replacement.
Esther Bergen is running as a write-in candidate for Aurora City Council.

Esther Bergen is running as a write-in candidate for Aurora City Council.

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Bergen files as write-in candidate

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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.
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.

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.

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Bremer Center purchases PAC

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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.
Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild completed in time for the Kearney Drag Races and Giltner Daze Car Show next year.

Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild completed in time for the Kearney Drag Races and Giltner Daze Car Show next year.

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Neal speeds toward finish line with ‘71 Vega mod

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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.
Aurora City Council approves 22% budget hike

Aurora City Council approves 22% budget hike

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City approves 22% budget hike

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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.
Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild done in time for next year's drag racing and car show season.

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
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Section C of this week's ANR features our fall Car Care section.
Lukas Fry (front) gets into the music during the senior athletes’ dance alongside fellow classmates from left Landon Siebke, Jace Dorsey and Dane Bellis.

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
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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.
Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.

Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.

Homecoming royalty

Kurt Johnson
Sunday, September 29, 2024
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.
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.

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.

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Proposed city tax hike stirs heat during pink postcard hearing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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.