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Exchange students open white elephant gifts at their Christmas party on Dec. 7

Exchange students open white elephant gifts at their Christmas party on Dec. 7

Exchanging Christmas cheer around the globe

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Fun and laughter echoed within The Ivy on Sunday, Dec. 7, when the Education First exchange program returned to host its annual Christmas party for exchange students and their host families.
Hampton High School principal and soon to be superintendent, Carson Klute (right) signs the contract offered to him at Monday night's school board meeting.

Hampton High School principal and soon to be superintendent, Carson Klute (right) signs the contract offered to him at Monday night's school board meeting.

Klute tapped for Hampton supt.

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Hampton native and current high school principal Carson Klute has been chosen by the Hampton School Board to serve as the replacement for current superintendent Holly Herzberg when she retires next summer.
New Huskies girls basketball coach Scott Phillips entrusts himself to his capable and enthusiastic team.

New Huskies girls basketball coach Scott Phillips entrusts himself to his capable and enthusiastic team.

ANR's winter sports preview in this week's edition

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
From the Aurora Huskies boys basketball team's hopes to return to the state tourney to the inaugural season of the H&H Bearcats' basketball teams, it's all right here in this week's edition.
Zack Tesar displays four king eider sea ducks, which he harvested on a January trip to St. Paul Island, located in the Bering Sea 300 miles off the coast of Alaska. This photo was picked as the grand prize winner in the ANR’s Super Shot Contest.

Zack Tesar displays four king eider sea ducks, which he harvested on a January trip to St. Paul Island, located in the Bering Sea 300 miles off the coast of Alaska. This photo was picked as the grand prize winner in the ANR’s Super Shot Contest.

Tesar wins Super Shot Contest with ‘dream hunt’ photo

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
It was a dream hunt with a happy ending for Zack Tesar.The avid Aurora hunter ventured north last January to an island in the Bering Sea 300 miles off the coast of Alaska, in search of the elusive king eider sea duck.
Edgerton Executive Director Mary Molliconi and Central Community College President Matt Gotchall announced a new partnership Friday involving a trades program named in honor of the late Ken Wortman.

Edgerton Executive Director Mary Molliconi and Central Community College President Matt Gotchall announced a new partnership Friday involving a trades program named in honor of the late Ken Wortman.

Edgerton, CCC join forces with new Trades on the Move program

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
In the midst of Friday’s 30th anniversary celebration and fundraiser, the Edgerton Explorit Center announced a new educational initiative designed to support the trades sector.Matt Gotchall, president of Grand Island-based Central Community College explained that two years ago Gov.
Ford Tough Benefit donations will go to help pay medical expenses of Ford Ekhoff as he continues his recovery from a gun accident that took place on Oct. 8.

Ford Tough Benefit donations will go to help pay medical expenses of Ford Ekhoff as he continues his recovery from a gun accident that took place on Oct. 8.

Ford Tough Benefit to commence Saturday

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Ford Ekhoff ‘Ford Tough’ Benefit will take place inside the Commercial Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.Organized by co-event organizers, Sara Umstead and Jeff Gravert, donations will go towards helping Ekhoff as he makes progress in his rehabilitation.
Deb Miller, left, holds one of the Edgerton’s winged friends as she explains a raptor experience being auctioned off. At right is Mary Molliconi.

Deb Miller, left, holds one of the Edgerton’s winged friends as she explains a raptor experience being auctioned off. At right is Mary Molliconi.

Edgerton marks 30 years of discovery

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The Edgerton Explorit Center celebrated its 30th anniversary Friday with a Christmas-themed gala that raised more than $125,000 in a festive community fundraiser while also announcing the launch of a new Trades on the Move initiative.
The Aurora School District has received a 'Great' score in the latest assessments from the state Dept. of Education

The Aurora School District has received a 'Great' score in the latest assessments from the state Dept. of Education

Aurora schools earn ‘great’ report card

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The results of the state’s AQUeSTT academic rankings were reviewed at Monday’s Aurora School Board meeting, with the elementary, middle school and high school all receiving “great” listings, earning the district a “great” report card overall.
Gavin Rush played offensive guard for the Wyoming Pokes before becoming an intern and later full-time assistant sports performance coach for UW for three years.Rush lives in Charlottesville, Va., with his wife, Rehn, whom he met at the University of Wyoming.

Gavin Rush played offensive guard for the Wyoming Pokes before becoming an intern and later full-time assistant sports performance coach for UW for three years.Rush lives in Charlottesville, Va., with his wife, Rehn, whom he met at the University of Wyoming.

Feeling the Rush for the game

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
There were many hurdles Aurora grad Gavin Rush tackled during his football career at Aurora and the University of Wyoming that he has now channeled towards his role as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Virginia Cavaliers.