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4R board selects study firm, reviews state test scores

4R board selects study firm, reviews state test scores

4R board selects study firm, reviews state test scores

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Aurora 4R School Board selected BVH of Lincoln Monday as the architectural firm that will conduct a study assessing the district’s facilities.Having heard presentations from four companies Nov.
From left, Dustin Wall, Declan and Brynlee Casto were among the few kids who were a little nervous meeting Santa for the first time.

From left, Dustin Wall, Declan and Brynlee Casto were among the few kids who were a little nervous meeting Santa for the first time.

Visitors from the North Pole at Giltner

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Santa and Mrs. Claus traveled from the North Pole to visit kids in Giltner for the town’s Santa’s Christmas Memories event on Saturday. 
High Plains Community inducted three individuals into its 2023 hall of fame class, including Roger Merchant, Agnes Andreasen and Tim Lamb, a representative for the family of the late John Lamb.

High Plains Community inducted three individuals into its 2023 hall of fame class, including Roger Merchant, Agnes Andreasen and Tim Lamb, a representative for the family of the late John Lamb.

High Plains Community Hall of Fame grows by four

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Three individuals as well as a championship basketball team were all inducted into the High Plains Schools Hall of Fame on Friday, Dec. 1.The induction ceremony took place just prior to a basketball game and was attended by 12 of those being honored or their family members.
The Bodee children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Bodee.

The Bodee children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Bodee.

Christmas comes to Hampton

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Hampton's 3rd Street came alive with Christmas cheer Sunday night for the annual Christmas in Hampton celebration. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, there were hayrack rides, S'mores, hot chocolate and more as the village rang in the Christmas season. 
The Conard children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Conard.

The Conard children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Conard.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Holiday fun in HamptonHampton's 3rd Street came alive with Christmas cheer Sunday night for the annual Christmas in Hampton celebration. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, there were hayrack rides, S'mores, hot chocolate and more as the village rang in the Christmas season.
Firefighters spray water on the burned area to extinguish hot spots.

Firefighters spray water on the burned area to extinguish hot spots.

Fire burns harvested fields near Clay County line

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
A stubble fire near the border of Hamilton and Clay Counties on Wednesday afternoon burned a large number of acres of corn stubble. Fire crews from several communities including Aurora and Harvard responded and quickly doused the flames with the help of farmers pulling disks.
Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Public Schools

4R board expected to chose firm for facility study Monday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Aurora 4R School Board will decide Monday which of four architectural firm applicants will be contracted to conduct a study assessing the district’s facilities in detail, all part of a strategic planning process initiated more than a year ago.Supt.
Control of Little Stingers Daycare in Giltner was transferred from the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) to the Giltner School Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 1. GADC president Gary Consbruck, left, presents a document transferring operation of the daycare to foundation member Joel Hinrichs. At right is GADC treasurer Eric Leichty.

Control of Little Stingers Daycare in Giltner was transferred from the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) to the Giltner School Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 1. GADC president Gary Consbruck, left, presents a document transferring operation of the daycare to foundation member Joel Hinrichs. At right is GADC treasurer Eric Leichty.

Little Stingers under new management

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Control of Little Stingers Daycare in Giltner was transferred from the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) to the Giltner School Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 1. GADC president Gary Consbruck, left, presents a document transferring operation of the daycare to foundation member Joel Hinrichs.