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Plainsman Museum executive director Tina Larson is fond of the military jacket exhibit due to its wide array of years, patches and branches. She is seen here with Roger Luthy’s jacket. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Plainsman Museum executive director Tina Larson is fond of the military jacket exhibit due to its wide array of years, patches and branches. She is seen here with Roger Luthy’s jacket. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

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Plainsman: History, legacies of patriotism

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Appreciation for Hamilton County’s military history and veterans who served is well known in the area and nowhere is it more physically visible than in Aurora’s Plainsman Museum.
The Aurora City Council approved a bid of $651,021 from Herk’s Welding last week to expand the fire department building shown here to the north, making room for apparatus storage and four bedrooms to accommodate EMS staff. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

The Aurora City Council approved a bid of $651,021 from Herk’s Welding last week to expand the fire department building shown here to the north, making room for apparatus storage and four bedrooms to accommodate EMS staff. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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City approves bid for new EMS quarters

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Aurora City Council approved a bid to add vehicle storage bays and EMS living quarters to the 14th Street fire department building at its July 14 meeting. Seven bids were submitted for the project, with the council awarding the project to Herk’s Welding out of Central City as the lowest bidder.
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Giltner graduation set for this Sunday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
A moment a long time coming has finally arrived for Giltner’s Class of 2020. The 17 Hornet graduates will gather for a final time at GHS for its long-awaited graduation ceremony Sunday at 2 p.m to celebrate and turn the tassels.
Pastor Bob Gannon (center) takes a moment to share a prayer with the residents for the community of Aurora. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Pastor Bob Gannon (center) takes a moment to share a prayer with the residents for the community of Aurora. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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East Park shares morning of prayer for Phase 3 reopening

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Despite a hot and humid morning, residents at East Park Villa in Aurora took to their windows, balconies and spread out chairs to gather for a morning of prayer July 7.
A portrait of Frank and Alice Farr hangs proudly on the wall in Heritage Bank. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

A portrait of Frank and Alice Farr hangs proudly on the wall in Heritage Bank. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Changing of the guard at the Farr Trust announced

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
A changing of the guard was announced this week for an Aurora-based charitable trust which has distributed more than $7.6 million in grants to Hamilton County organizations since its formation in 1984. Frank M. and Alice M. Farr were both active community members in Aurora who contributed $3.
NWU announces spring academic honors list

NWU announces spring academic honors list

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NWU announces spring academic honors list

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its Academic Honors List for the spring semester of the 2019- 2020 academic year. A student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for 12 or more hours of coursework to qualify for the list.
Hampton senior Logan Nissen presents a flower to her mother, Amy, during Saturday’s graduation ceremony. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Hampton senior Logan Nissen presents a flower to her mother, Amy, during Saturday’s graduation ceremony. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Hawk seniors say final farewell in community event

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Hampton’s Class of 2020 gathered one final time Saturday, ringing the bell, turning tassels and receiving diplomas in a second graduation ceremony, this one part of a more traditional community celebration.
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Troopers wrap up Operation Safe Driver Week, results

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Nebraska State Troopers have completed Operation Safe Driver Week, resulting in dozens of citations for excessive speeding and more than 20 arrests for impaired driving. Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual campaign, coordinated by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA.
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Regier buys Korner 9 in Hampton

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
60 Years Ago – 1960 Harold Zastrow of Sheboygen, Wis., will be installed as the new school principal and upper grades teacher of St. Peter’s Lutheran School at Hampton during the regular morning worship service next Sunday.