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Betty Marikova has carved out her own path at Aurora High School and is set to graduate with the rest of the seniors in May.

Betty Marikova has carved out her own path at Aurora High School and is set to graduate with the rest of the seniors in May.

Exchange student Betty Marikova finds purpose in Aurora

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Coming all the way from the Czech Republic, Aurora High School senior Betty Marikova is learning to step outside of her comfort zone and take advantage of the opportunity that comes alongside being an exchange student.
Students and their families are in a rush to finalize college plans and getting financial aid applications done across the nation.

Students and their families are in a rush to finalize college plans and getting financial aid applications done across the nation.

‘A matter of hope:’ Counselors discuss their role

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Students and their families are in a rush to finalize college plans and getting financial aid applications done across the nation.
This artist’s rendering shows the layout of a youth golf project proposed for the south side of the new Aurora Community Clubhouse.

This artist’s rendering shows the layout of a youth golf project proposed for the south side of the new Aurora Community Clubhouse.

Youth golf project teed up for local fundraising

Kurt Johnson
Friday, January 27, 2023
Fundraising has begun for a project designed to encourage local youth to play the game of golf by utilizing a planned putting and chipping practice facility adjacent to the new Aurora Community Clubhouse and Poco Creek Golf Course.
A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
‘A good old-fashioned winter storm’ It’s been awhile since residents in Hamilton County have seen a significant winter storm in the form of several inches of powdery white snow that blanketed the streets, canceled school and provided perfect snowball fight material.
Scanning this QR code at the Plainsman Museum will take viewers to a new display featuring narrated scripts and archive photographs explaining the exhibit.

Scanning this QR code at the Plainsman Museum will take viewers to a new display featuring narrated scripts and archive photographs explaining the exhibit.

Museum tapping technology to enhance viewer experience

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Plainsman Museum hosted its annual meeting Sunday, reviewing progress and updates made during the past year while also sharing a first glimpse of technology being developed to enhance guests’ experience with videos and historical scripts narrated by local volunteers.
Steve Shannon of Aurora is one of many former athletes and coaches now working with Fundraising University, a company that helps various organizations raise money.

Steve Shannon of Aurora is one of many former athletes and coaches now working with Fundraising University, a company that helps various organizations raise money.

Shannon grows role with Fundraising U.

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A former high school football coach is helping support young athletes and community organizations in a different way now, providing a platform to raise money through Fundraising University.
Eggs prices have increased across the country, with Aurora Mall co-manager Kim Moellenberndt stating that the store is taking less profit on eggs to keep prices as low as possible.

Eggs prices have increased across the country, with Aurora Mall co-manager Kim Moellenberndt stating that the store is taking less profit on eggs to keep prices as low as possible.

Egg prices soaring in Hamilton County

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
People are counting their eggs more carefully after price increases have rocked grocery shopping lists all over the nation.  Prices on large class shell eggs have increased 238 percent, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, from December 2021 to December 2022.
Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Fourth quarter struggles doom Aurora on the road Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Aurora’s girls looked prime for a big road victory over a conference rival before things went sideways in the fourth quarter.
Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.

Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.

County talks Extension Office move

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.
This video footage confirms that Bob and Loveda Proctor stopped at the Pump & Pantry on Hwy 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12. It is the last known sighting of the Aurora couple.

This video footage confirms that Bob and Loveda Proctor stopped at the Pump & Pantry on Hwy 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12. It is the last known sighting of the Aurora couple.

Video confirms Proctor sighting in Hastings Jan. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The month-long search for an elderly Aurora couple missing since Jan. 11 led to a specific sighting early that next morning, the family reported on Friday, with Bob and Loveda Proctor confirmed by video tape to be at the Pump & Pantry on Highway 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12.