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Working hard to get donations ready for their trip to the food pantry after a week of collecting, Aurora fifth graders Josiah Peterson (center) and Cody Rinke (far right) spent time choosing the perfect items to balance out boxes. Parent volunteers like Kim Eberly also assisted, including helping to transport goods to their end destination.

Working hard to get donations ready for their trip to the food pantry after a week of collecting, Aurora fifth graders Josiah Peterson (center) and Cody Rinke (far right) spent time choosing the perfect items to balance out boxes. Parent volunteers like Kim Eberly also assisted, including helping to transport goods to their end destination.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Aurora fifth grade CmPS crew celebrates successful Food Fight Just before Thanksgiving a not-so-small act of goodwill had all involved feeling the spirit of the holidays.  The Aurora fifth grade Community Problem Solvers (CmPS) group culminated its week-long Food Fight Nov.
Three boys, Christian Jividan, Milo Gustafson and Ryder Retzlaff play an Xbox video game at the Hamilton County Youth Center. Paul Johnson claimed $40,000 in renovation to modernize the Youth Center with $50,000 raised for those costs and continued operations since reopening in June.

Three boys, Christian Jividan, Milo Gustafson and Ryder Retzlaff play an Xbox video game at the Hamilton County Youth Center. Paul Johnson claimed $40,000 in renovation to modernize the Youth Center with $50,000 raised for those costs and continued operations since reopening in June.

Youth Center parties on six months after reopening

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Hamilton County Youth Center has been reopened for six months to middle and high school students and Paul Johnson has been busy with keeping the operation running as a hot spot of teenage activity.
The Master Stylists team poses for a photo at the salon in Grand Island, front from left: Abbie Hayes, Andi Niles, Shannon Aldana and Rebecca Pfeifer. Back from left: Paula Vazquez, Linda Douglas, owner Jennifer Archie, Floyd Archie, Amy McIntosh, Kathy Vowels and Rachel Jerke. Jennifer stated that her business is like a family to her, something she said she wants to continue from founder Jeanene Campos.

The Master Stylists team poses for a photo at the salon in Grand Island, front from left: Abbie Hayes, Andi Niles, Shannon Aldana and Rebecca Pfeifer. Back from left: Paula Vazquez, Linda Douglas, owner Jennifer Archie, Floyd Archie, Amy McIntosh, Kathy Vowels and Rachel Jerke. Jennifer stated that her business is like a family to her, something she said she wants to continue from founder Jeanene Campos.

Hamilton County grad cuts path from stylist to salon owner

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Jennifer (Carriker) Archie graduated from Aurora High School in 2014 and has gone from hairdresser to salon owner in Grand Island in just over 15 years.  Archie has dedicated herself to Master Stylists Salon and to a career that she said required hard work and passion to get ahead.
Hamilton County Highway Supt. Jeremy Brandt presented on the timely topic of the county’s snow plan during last week’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Hamilton County Highway Supt. Jeremy Brandt presented on the timely topic of the county’s snow plan during last week’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting.

Hwy dept. releases county snow plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Hamilton County Highway Supt. Jeremy Brandt presented on the timely topic of the county’s snow plan during last week’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Brandt explained that the county has always had a snow plan, it’s just never been in writing as far as he can find.
Aurora High School senior Emma Bullerman was honored during the Class C1 football finals Nov. 22 as an NSAA Believers and Achievers winner.

Aurora High School senior Emma Bullerman was honored during the Class C1 football finals Nov. 22 as an NSAA Believers and Achievers winner.

Emma Bullerman named Believers & Achievers scholar

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Aurora High School senior Emma Bullerman was honored during the Class C1 football finals Nov. 22 as an NSAA Believers and Achievers winner, one of 48 Nebraska high school seniors chosen statewide for an awards program that recognizes Nebraska’s future leaders.
The 3rd annual Craft, Toy and Gun Show, hosted by the Hamilton County Ag Society, is set to take the stage this weekend, Dec. 3-4.

The 3rd annual Craft, Toy and Gun Show, hosted by the Hamilton County Ag Society, is set to take the stage this weekend, Dec. 3-4.

Craft, Toy, Gun Show set for this weekend

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The 3rd annual Craft, Toy and Gun Show, hosted by the Hamilton County Ag Society, is set to take the stage this weekend, Dec. 3-4. The event, set up in the Farr Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
As is a timely topic around the state, and further, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took a good chunk of last week’s meeting to discuss the use of ARPA funds currently allocated and unallocated in the county.

As is a timely topic around the state, and further, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took a good chunk of last week’s meeting to discuss the use of ARPA funds currently allocated and unallocated in the county.

County reviews ARPA funding

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
As is a timely topic around the state, and further, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took a good chunk of last week’s meeting to discuss the use of ARPA funds currently allocated and unallocated in the county. Of note, all funds need to be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024, and spent by Dec.
This is one of many entries in Friday's lighted tractor parade.

This is one of many entries in Friday's lighted tractor parade.

Come Home to Christmas

Kurt Johnson
Monday, November 28, 2022
Downtown Aurora lit up the night sky with a festive holiday glow Friday during the fourth annual Come Home to Christmas celebration. For photos and coverage, see this week's ANR.
These Hampton kindergarteners gave the Aurora News-Register an up-close scoop on Thanksgiving, what there is to eat, how it’s made and where to get it. They include, front row, from left: Holly H., Autumn J., Violet H. and Chance G. Middle row, from left: Gavin W., Cameron W., Eric D., Jayden W., Ryder S., Violet M. and Jackson B. Back row, from left: Leyton B., Ciji J., Reid O., Simon DLC., Elliott F., Liam F., Cooper K., Jackson W. and Bailey G.

These Hampton kindergarteners gave the Aurora News-Register an up-close scoop on Thanksgiving, what there is to eat, how it’s made and where to get it. They include, front row, from left: Holly H., Autumn J., Violet H. and Chance G. Middle row, from left: Gavin W., Cameron W., Eric D., Jayden W., Ryder S., Violet M. and Jackson B. Back row, from left: Leyton B., Ciji J., Reid O., Simon DLC., Elliott F., Liam F., Cooper K., Jackson W. and Bailey G.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hampton kindergartners talk turkey, Thanksgiving There comes a time in every reporter’s life when they go out in search of the facts -- especially when they’re related to food-forward holidays like Thanksgiving.
Jannelle Seim, Aurora Housing Development Corporation president, shares an upbeat report on local housing development.

Jannelle Seim, Aurora Housing Development Corporation president, shares an upbeat report on local housing development.

Aurora touts housing progress

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
What was a soybean field on the west edge of Aurora exactly one year ago was the site of a housing tour Thursday, where local leaders celebrated success in their efforts to build new single-family homes and townhomes, while also hinting that this may be just the beginning of a much-needed housing...