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Nebraska State Patrol investigates the accident that took the life of Dave Schwartz

Nebraska State Patrol investigates the accident that took the life of Dave Schwartz

Schwartz accident remains under investigation

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
An investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) continues into an accident that took the life of state Department of Transportation worker Dave Schwartz of Aurora last Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Family members of the Grandview Cafe’s original owners, Everett and Doris Blackburn, gathered for a celebration on the opening’s 70th anniversary. Pictured from left are Anthony, Laura and Chase Smith (representing the late Monty Blackburn); Donna Goertzen, family friend Janet Grosshans, Gay (Blackburn) Johnston, Troy Goertzen, John Johnston and George Brosman.

Family members of the Grandview Cafe’s original owners, Everett and Doris Blackburn, gathered for a celebration on the opening’s 70th anniversary. Pictured from left are Anthony, Laura and Chase Smith (representing the late Monty Blackburn); Donna Goertzen, family friend Janet Grosshans, Gay (Blackburn) Johnston, Troy Goertzen, John Johnston and George Brosman.

Family, friends celebrate Grandview’s 70 years

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A lifetime of memories come flooding back for Donna Goertzen when she takes a seat at the Grandview Cafe.Some are good, some funny, some emotional, yet some stir angst about the hours her parents spent in the kitchen and behind the bar running the family-owned business.
Camdyn Vermillion shouts a cheer to the crowd through the megaphone.

Camdyn Vermillion shouts a cheer to the crowd through the megaphone.

Cheering on the Huskies

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Aurora cheerleaders had plenty to cheer about Friday night as they watched the Huskies defeat Central City to advance to the C1 football playoffs.
Aurora Police investigate a rash of car thefts

Aurora Police investigate a rash of car thefts

Local authorities investigate string of car thefts

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A rash of car thefts last week in Aurora is under investigation and has authorities warning local residents not to leave keys in their vehicles. The six cars stolen from residences in town on Sunday, Oct.
Construction crews bore a hole under the highway in order to connect the water and sewer infrastructure at Mission Critical to the city’s existing pipelines buried on the west side of the road.

Construction crews bore a hole under the highway in order to connect the water and sewer infrastructure at Mission Critical to the city’s existing pipelines buried on the west side of the road.

ADC touts year of milestones, progress

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Aurora Development Corporation had a lot of news to share during its annual meeting last week with shareholders, recapping a year reflecting momentum and progress on several fronts.
New LED lights line the recently completed taxiway at Aurora Airport.

New LED lights line the recently completed taxiway at Aurora Airport.

Airport project on final approach

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A nearly five-month major renovation project at the Aurora Airport could be wrapping up this week.
The Hamilton County Courthouse

The Hamilton County Courthouse

This week's top stories

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
County ‘close’ to deciding on courthouse renovation contract“I think we’re getting close!” was the conclusion of Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Rich Nelson near the end of a third face-to-face meeting since June with preservation architect Jerry Berggren on Monday.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

HPC continues talks on football classification

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Football classification was again a big topic of conversation at HPC’s monthly school board meeting Oct. 10, though no official decision was made.The decision will come in November, however, as each school must report its two-year classification by Nov. 30.