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Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

Mercaris C.E.O. Kellee James takes up the microphone, during Grain Place Food’s annual field day event, for a speech on the commodity market and its affects on the organic farm industry.

James: Commodities impacting organic farming

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Saturday saw sunshine and heat at local Marquette organic farming industry leader Grain Place Foods’ annual field day. The event, complete with tour, lunch, speakers and an art feature was well attended.
Marquette resident Kim Archer fills up her tank at the Aurora Mall. Prices at gas stations have caused her and some other residents to delay visiting family or taking vacations.

Marquette resident Kim Archer fills up her tank at the Aurora Mall. Prices at gas stations have caused her and some other residents to delay visiting family or taking vacations.

Consumers say budgets, travel plans impacted by high gas prices

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Gas prices climbed at the same rate as the temperature this summer all over the country. According to Nebraska Energy Statistics, what was around $3 a gallon this time last year in the Grand Island area has jumped over a dollar, to about $4.80 a gallon this July.
Hordville Village Board members voted unanimously Thursday to approve the request of a private resident to install 26 solar panels on their garage.

Hordville Village Board members voted unanimously Thursday to approve the request of a private resident to install 26 solar panels on their garage.

Hordville board OKs solar project

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Hordville Village Board members voted unanimously Thursday to approve the request of a private resident to install 26 solar panels on their garage. The board approved the development after little discussion at the public hearing attended by one community member who offered no comment on the project.
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.

City orders new ambulance unit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Aurora City Council authorized the lease/purchase of a new ambulance unit and reviewed a rough draft of a 28-page report outlining a plan to enhance the downtown area during its July 12 meeting.
Six-year-old Cara Dennis puts in some time at the Aurora tennis facility early Monday morning. Aurora’s facility will host a six-week tennis clinic for anyone ranging from 5 years old to adults.

Six-year-old Cara Dennis puts in some time at the Aurora tennis facility early Monday morning. Aurora’s facility will host a six-week tennis clinic for anyone ranging from 5 years old to adults.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Tennis lessons getting first serve in Aurora  Four years after cutting the tape on a brand-new tennis facility, the next phase of growing the game in Aurora is underway.
Trucker Trey Nowak stands in front of his XPO Logistics 18-wheeler before he heads out for a delivery. XPO Logistics’ less than trailer load (LTL) shipping provides flexibilty in completing orders.

Trucker Trey Nowak stands in front of his XPO Logistics 18-wheeler before he heads out for a delivery. XPO Logistics’ less than trailer load (LTL) shipping provides flexibilty in completing orders.

Transportation industry truckin’ past supply chain issues

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting local business and industry. This report highlights feedback from local companies involved with transportation logistics.
Head of marketing Heather Griffrow (left) and escrow closer Hannah Prusia stand in Charter Title & Escrow in downtown Aurora. The offices have recently been renovated from a photography studio.

Head of marketing Heather Griffrow (left) and escrow closer Hannah Prusia stand in Charter Title & Escrow in downtown Aurora. The offices have recently been renovated from a photography studio.

Charter Title opens location in Aurora

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
There is a new title company on the block, ready to open its newly-renovated doors to those who wish to sell property with a bit more security.
A group of more than 10 people gathered at the Phillips Village Board meeting Thursday.

A group of more than 10 people gathered at the Phillips Village Board meeting Thursday.

Phillips village meeting features lively debate

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
A group of more than 10 people gathered at the Phillips Village Board meeting Thursday to discuss a variety of issues that may be voted on as agenda items in coming months regarding curfew, well water, property nuisance abatement and the Memorial Hall committee.
Hampton Village Board members reviewed details of fiscal year financials from a new auditor Monday while also agreeing to send notices to property owners in violation of vacant property and nuisance abatement regulations.

Hampton Village Board members reviewed details of fiscal year financials from a new auditor Monday while also agreeing to send notices to property owners in violation of vacant property and nuisance abatement regulations.

Hampton village board hears detailed report from new auditor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Hampton Village Board members reviewed details of fiscal year financials from a new auditor Monday while also agreeing to send notices to property owners in violation of vacant property and nuisance abatement regulations.