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Aurora City Hall.

Aurora City Hall.

Aurora planners OK zoning change

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Aurora Planning Commission approved a request last week from Wortman Trust on behalf of Todd Vettel for a conditional use permit regarding a vacant lot between 8th, 9th and C Streets.
Aurora School Board

Aurora School Board

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4R admin: ‘We’re ready to roll’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Aurora School Board heard upbeat reports from administrators during Monday’s monthly meeting with unanimous consensus that they are excited to have staff back in the building making plans for students to start the fall semester later this week.
Phillips Village Board meeting.

Phillips Village Board meeting.

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Fur flies over proposed cat control program in Phillips

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A seemingly tame presentation about a proposed solution to the problem of feral and stray cats in Phillips erupted into a heated debate at the village board meeting last Tuesday night.
Classic cars cruise to Hampton.

Classic cars cruise to Hampton.

Classic cars cruise to Hampton

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Dozens of classic cars, hot rods and pickups and even more car enthusiasts filled the streets of Hampton Friday night for the 23rd annual TDLC Cruise Night. Participants enjoyed the cars, the mild weather and a community supper. 
The Aurora 4R School District has eliminated a in-town bus routes

The Aurora 4R School District has eliminated a in-town bus routes

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4R eliminates all in-town bus routes

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A shortage of bus drivers prompted Aurora school officials to cancel all remaining in-town bus routes for the 2024-25 school year, which begins Aug. 15-16.In a letter emailed to all district patrons Thursday, Supt.
Classes start next week in area schools

Classes start next week in area schools

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Classes start next week at local schools

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Students at two local school districts will be learning something new when classes start next week—how to get along without their smart phones at school. Both Aurora and Giltner have banned cell phone use by students for the upcoming school year.
At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Scott Phillips and other Teachers of the Year, participated in simulated space missions. Pictured navigating the space shuttle as commander is Phillips (front right) assisted by his teammates Ryan Hardesty of Pennsylvania (front), Cory Hafer of Delaware and Aimée Couto of Rhode Island.

At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Scott Phillips and other Teachers of the Year, participated in simulated space missions. Pictured navigating the space shuttle as commander is Phillips (front right) assisted by his teammates Ryan Hardesty of Pennsylvania (front), Cory Hafer of Delaware and Aimée Couto of Rhode Island.

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Phillips travels to space ... camp

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The role of Teacher of the Year continues to be an eye-opening experience for Aurora math teacher and Nebraska Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips.
Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

Angie Wall became the owner of Honeysuckle Lane as of Aug. 1, purchasing the business from Bonnie Bamesberger.

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Angie Wall purchases Honeysuckle Lane

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A changing of the guard occurred Thursday at a downtown business as Angie Wall purchased Honeysuckle Lane from long-time owner Bonnie Bamesberger.
This artist’s rendering shows the proposed design of a facility which if funded and built would be known as the Kyle Ediger Comfort Station.

This artist’s rendering shows the proposed design of a facility which if funded and built would be known as the Kyle Ediger Comfort Station.

Comfort station proposed at Poco Creek Golf Course

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Fund-raising efforts have begun for a “comfort station” to be built at Poco Creek Golf Course in memory of Kyle Ediger.The former Hampton teacher and coach enjoyed golfing and was a member of the local course, where he participated in both the Monday and Thursday men’s leagues.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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Small increases sought for sheriff, dispatch, jail budgets

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Vehicle supply chain issues and the difficulty of filling some positions has led to budget savings for the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office as well as other functions under the supervision of Sheriff Jeromy McCoy.