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This drone photo shows some of the recent changes made at the KAAPA Ethanol plant on the west edge of Aurora. Chuck Woodside, the company’s CEO, said he expects the plant’s capacity to reach 150 million gallons of ethanol per year by this fall.

This drone photo shows some of the recent changes made at the KAAPA Ethanol plant on the west edge of Aurora. Chuck Woodside, the company’s CEO, said he expects the plant’s capacity to reach 150 million gallons of ethanol per year by this fall.

KAAPA upgrading local ethanol plant

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Tens of millions of dollars have been invested at the Aurora ethanol plant in the past year in what KAAPA Ethanol’s CEO reported this week is all part of a concerted effort to increase efficiencies and lower the carbon score on ethanol produced locally.
Aurora senior Kimberly Evans stands in front of her hatchet target set as part of her Eagle Scout Service Project. She is projecting to have her Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, April 6.

Aurora senior Kimberly Evans stands in front of her hatchet target set as part of her Eagle Scout Service Project. She is projecting to have her Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, April 6.

Evans on target to become Troop 28’s first female Eagle Scout

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
An Aurora senior has been working hard putting on the finishing touches of a hatchet target range as part of her final step toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Kimberly Evans will not only become the third Eagle Scout in her family, but the first girl Eagle Scout in Troop 28.
Aurora first grade teacher Sara Luzum begins her Free Write Friday session encouraging her students to write about a subject that comes from their heart.

Aurora first grade teacher Sara Luzum begins her Free Write Friday session encouraging her students to write about a subject that comes from their heart.

Free Write Friday helping first graders find their writing voice

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Almost every hand shot up when Sara Luzum asked her first graders who wanted to share what they had written in that day’s Free Write Friday session. The lucky honorees took their turns in the “author’s chair” at the front of the room and beamed with pride, reading the results of their hard work.
Aurora senior Kimberly Evans stands in front of her hatchet target set as part of her Eagle Scout Service Project. She is projecting to have her Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, April 6.

Aurora senior Kimberly Evans stands in front of her hatchet target set as part of her Eagle Scout Service Project. She is projecting to have her Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, April 6.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
An Aurora High School senior has been working hard to put the finishing touches on a hatchet target range as part of her final step toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Kimberly Evans will not only become the third Eagle Scout in her family, but the first girl Eagle Scout in Troop 28.
Jeffrey Adams

Jeffrey Adams

Adams moves for change of venue

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A motion hearing has been set for Monday, March 25 to deal with motions filed by the attorney of Jeffery Adams regarding the Marquette man’s first degree murder case. Judge Christina M.
Giltner School Board discusses NSP traffic stops near schools.

Giltner School Board discusses NSP traffic stops near schools.

Giltner board cites concern with NSP stops

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The frequency of Nebraska State Patrol drug stops near the Giltner I-80 exit during school hours was the focus of discussions during the regular March meeting of the Giltner School Board.An example of the situation was brought up by board member Logan Rath, who initially brought the issue to Supt.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County to move to .gov email addresses

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
At the persistent urging of the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners moved on Monday to secure dot-gov email addresses for all county offices including the five commissioners.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hoegh to replace Miller at Hampton School

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Hampton Board of Education took action on Monday, March 11 to replace 7-12 special education (SPED) teacher Dalton Miller, who recently resigned to take a collegiate position in Kansas.
The four participants in the inaugural Educators Rising program at Aurora High School are backed by their teachers. Seated, from left, are juniors Cara Thomas, Briana Onnen, Jorja Pohlmeier and Lilli Champion. Standing are AHS teachers Rebecca Huls, Grace Samuelson and Lindsey Pohlmeier.

The four participants in the inaugural Educators Rising program at Aurora High School are backed by their teachers. Seated, from left, are juniors Cara Thomas, Briana Onnen, Jorja Pohlmeier and Lilli Champion. Standing are AHS teachers Rebecca Huls, Grace Samuelson and Lindsey Pohlmeier.

Raising up home-grown teachers

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Two groups of high school students in Aurora and Hampton are getting an opportunity to see whether they might be cut out for a career in education and are receiving free college credits at the same time.