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A week full of Homecoming activities culminated Friday night with crowning of the king and queen at halftime of the football game, followed by a dance.

A week full of Homecoming activities culminated Friday night with crowning of the king and queen at halftime of the football game, followed by a dance.

Homecoming royalty

News Staff
Friday, September 25, 2020
Brady Collingham and Ellie Wanek crowned AHS Homecoming king and queen Friday night.
Heather Vanloh, who lost her husband years ago while he was in the military, helps youth during a fishing expedition Friday at Timberlake Ranch Camp.

Heather Vanloh, who lost her husband years ago while he was in the military, helps youth during a fishing expedition Friday at Timberlake Ranch Camp.

A Soldiers Child Foundation

News Staff
Friday, September 25, 2020
A group of 29 youth from all over the country who lost a parent in active military service are spending the weekend in Hamilton County. Read more about A Soldiers Child Foundation's visit and mission in this week's ANR.
7th grade students engage in Math Walk

7th grade students engage in Math Walk

Math Walk engages kids, families

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Seventh grade math teacher Scott Phillips had a lofty goal at the start of this school year -- create outdoor opportunities for his class to spread out and do some math; engage families in the process; and, perhaps long term, erase some of the “right brain, left brain” stigma that convinces some...
This photo, taken in September of 1916, shows construction being done for the basement portion of the Aurora post office building, in its current location.

This photo, taken in September of 1916, shows construction being done for the basement portion of the Aurora post office building, in its current location.

Over 100 years of history make up local post office’s past

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Aurora post office is a common local sight for most community members. Most every incorporated community has a post office, and in some of the small, rural towns in Nebraska the history of said local post office is long, unique and just as impressive as the exterior of the old buildings.   
Dr. Jen Harney converses with a patient in a telehealth visit, using online communication which has become a common resource since the pandemic hit.

Dr. Jen Harney converses with a patient in a telehealth visit, using online communication which has become a common resource since the pandemic hit.

Telehealth visits provide access, with limitations

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Local health officials report a growing need for the ability to visit with patients remotely during this pandemic era, though also concluding that telehealth services do have their limitations. See ANR for full story  
Pictured at a Friday ceremony honoring local truck drivers are, front from left: David Zelnio, Nebraska Trucking Association; truck driver Carl Mohler; Nancy Larson with the Aurora Cooperative. Back from left: Chamber board member Alan Anderson; Chamber director Justise Rhoden; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman.

Pictured at a Friday ceremony honoring local truck drivers are, front from left: David Zelnio, Nebraska Trucking Association; truck driver Carl Mohler; Nancy Larson with the Aurora Cooperative. Back from left: Chamber board member Alan Anderson; Chamber director Justise Rhoden; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Local truck driver honored, thanked for vital role. Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible in part because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need. Couple brings new life to well-known home.
Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

Remembering 9/11

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
Aurora Public Schools held an outdoor ceremony on the turf Friday morning to honor and remember those lost on 9/11 as well as to pay respects to local first responders, police officers, firefighters and military. Several photos featured in this week's ANR.
Final Farmer’s Market

Final Farmer’s Market

Final Farmer’s Market

News Staff
Friday, September 18, 2020
Heidi Ashby, left, makes a purchase from Rachel Epp with Rachel’s Rolls Saturday on Aurora’s downtown square. The weather was perfect for the final week of the summer-long Farmer’s Market, which is coordinated by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.