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This group of students led by community mentor Tina Larson (right), practices their quick pitch before their time infront of the judges.

This group of students led by community mentor Tina Larson (right), practices their quick pitch before their time infront of the judges.

Creative products result of Extension’s Inventure Day fun

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Aurora and Hampton sixth graders spent March 30 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, working their way through the process of inventing never-before-seen imaginary businesses and products that were then pitched in front of a panel of judges.
Katherine Larson (left) and her mother Tina Larson, Executive Director of the Plainsman Museum, stand amidst the completed Community Works exhibition, on display officially April 6.

Katherine Larson (left) and her mother Tina Larson, Executive Director of the Plainsman Museum, stand amidst the completed Community Works exhibition, on display officially April 6.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Plainsman Museum to debut ‘Community Works’ display April 6 The time has come.  The Plainsman Museum in Aurora will officially be debuting its new exhibition, “Community Works” in collaboration with the Smithsonian Museum’s “Museum on Main Street” program, on April 6.
Anya Griffith, pictured at right, is the new owner of Hometown Roots Salon, which opened March 8 on the southeast corner of the downtown square. Pictured with her, from left, are employees Joni Retzlaff, Jessica Clark and Keri Hastings. Note the exposed brick in the background, reflecting the historic nature of the renovated structure.

Anya Griffith, pictured at right, is the new owner of Hometown Roots Salon, which opened March 8 on the southeast corner of the downtown square. Pictured with her, from left, are employees Joni Retzlaff, Jessica Clark and Keri Hastings. Note the exposed brick in the background, reflecting the historic nature of the renovated structure.

Hometown Roots opens downtown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
A downtown building came back to life this month with the debut of a new hair salon whose owner has roots planted deeply in Aurora — hence the name, Hometown Roots.
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County expecting to receive $1.8M in COVID funds

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday, reporting that Hamilton County is expected to receive $1.8 million in COVID relief funds, perhaps as early as May.
A route for an interceptor sewer line that will tie into the city’s wastewater treatment plant (shown here) was approved by the Aurora City Council last week, though much work remains before construction will begin.

A route for an interceptor sewer line that will tie into the city’s wastewater treatment plant (shown here) was approved by the Aurora City Council last week, though much work remains before construction will begin.

City OKs route for sewer expansion project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Aurora City Council took steps last week designed to accommodate future growth by approving a route to expand the sewer line system feeding into the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden.

Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden.

Community garden spaces ready, open for green thumbs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden, located near the Aurora United Methodist Church, at 1406 A St. “The Garden of Eden started around 2011,” Pastor Michelle Reed noted.
The Aurora City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit last week.

The Aurora City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit last week.

Aurora approves annual audit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Aurora City Council reviewed the city’s annual audit last week, with the auditor reporting a strong financial status due in large part to a higher-than-usual property valuation and below-average overall spending.
Jeff Reed, left, and Darren Bartunek stand on a 20-acre parcel located on the east edge of Phillips where they have received approval to begin a 56-lot housing subdivision.

Jeff Reed, left, and Darren Bartunek stand on a 20-acre parcel located on the east edge of Phillips where they have received approval to begin a 56-lot housing subdivision.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
56-lot housing project ready to roll in Phillips County planners gave the thumbs up last week to a housing redevelopment project expected to add 56 single-family dwellings to the community of Phillips within the next few years.
Tom Cornwell (left) and Kelly Kliewer can be seen in action at the Pheasants Forever Banquet in 2019. This is one of the many live events that both companies have helped auctioneer for over the years, though there is a growing trend for auctions shifting to an online format.

Tom Cornwell (left) and Kelly Kliewer can be seen in action at the Pheasants Forever Banquet in 2019. This is one of the many live events that both companies have helped auctioneer for over the years, though there is a growing trend for auctions shifting to an online format.

Shifting digital landscape seen in local auction businesses as sales go online

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Many aspects of life have shifted to include an online aspect, and the auction industry is no exception.  While Tom Cornwell of Cornwell, Inc.