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Too much snow, wind & cold

Too much snow, wind & cold

Weather causes postponement of Come Home to Christmas events

News Staff
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Due to todays snow, wind and cold temperatures, some Come Home to Christmas events scheduled for today have been postponed. See below for the latest updates. Come Home to Christmas updates:  Tractor parade has been moved to next weekend Dec 6th.
Annie De La Cruz sits in her new office space at Seeds of Change Counseling and Consulting, located at 207 S. 16th Street in Aurora.

Annie De La Cruz sits in her new office space at Seeds of Change Counseling and Consulting, located at 207 S. 16th Street in Aurora.

De La Cruz opens new counseling venture

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A Hampton mother of four with more than a decade of experience in the counseling field has ventured out on her own to start a new practice in Aurora, selecting a name that reflects her rural background.
'Our Signature Recipes' contains hundreds of recipes from Hamilton County

'Our Signature Recipes' contains hundreds of recipes from Hamilton County

‘Our Signature Recipes’ goes on sale starting Friday

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
After cooking up a collection of recipes from residents and families connected to Hamilton County, the Hamilton County, Nebraska Celebrate America 250 Committee is ready to release its cookbook, “Our Signature Recipes.”Local residents can purchase their own copy of the cookbook from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adelynne Hendrickson and Violet Carstensen walk around tables showcasing the cakes in the Harvest Gala’s dessert auction Saturday night.

Adelynne Hendrickson and Violet Carstensen walk around tables showcasing the cakes in the Harvest Gala’s dessert auction Saturday night.

TLC marks 11th annual Harvest Gala

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Saturday night was a celebration of accomplishments and future aspirations at The Leadership Center’s 11th annual Harvest Gala.Approximately 153 guests from across Nebraska and beyond attended the event to support TLC’s future.
Hamilton County 911 dispatchers Melissa Barry (standing) and Sidney Fochtman have spent numerous hours being trained on how to use the RapidSOS software which allows dispatchers to receive vital medical information when a caller who has elected to share that information calls using a smart phone.

Hamilton County 911 dispatchers Melissa Barry (standing) and Sidney Fochtman have spent numerous hours being trained on how to use the RapidSOS software which allows dispatchers to receive vital medical information when a caller who has elected to share that information calls using a smart phone.

Smart phone users can now instantly share vital medical info with 911

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Local folks now have the option of instantly sharing vital medical information with first responders, thanks to new technology now in place in the Hamilton County 911 Dispatch Center.
New members of the Hamilton Community Foundation Legacy Society recognzied Thursday include, from left: Jim and Tammy Morris, Roberta Cool, Richard Schaffert (back row), Lori Waddell, Virginia and Jim Koepke, Nancy and Butch Furse.

New members of the Hamilton Community Foundation Legacy Society recognzied Thursday include, from left: Jim and Tammy Morris, Roberta Cool, Richard Schaffert (back row), Lori Waddell, Virginia and Jim Koepke, Nancy and Butch Furse.

HCF celebrates 60th anniversary

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Hamilton Community Foundation celebrated 60 years of generosity Thursday, tracing the history of the nonprofit organization and the impact it has had on literally thousands of lives.
West 6th Road could get a major upgrade next summer

West 6th Road could get a major upgrade next summer

6 Road condition may prompt new surface in ‘26

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
One of the most heavily traveled asphalt roads in Hamilton County’s road system may be headed for a major upgrade following a discussion at the board of commissioners meeting Monday morning. Highway Supt.
This photo, taken Monday morning from inside the courthouse through the glass front doors, shows a workman laying the tiles that will complete the outside landing of the building’s new east steps. The tiles match the original ones installed in the courthouse 130 years ago when it was built.

This photo, taken Monday morning from inside the courthouse through the glass front doors, shows a workman laying the tiles that will complete the outside landing of the building’s new east steps. The tiles match the original ones installed in the courthouse 130 years ago when it was built.

Courthouse projects nearing completion

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Hamilton County Courthouse will go dark on this upcoming long Thanksgiving weekend, and not only because county offices will be closed Thursday through Sunday for the holiday.
Karen and Rudy van den Boogaart have been living in Aurora for 15 years, half the time they have lived in the United States. Karen was born in Chile and was later a citizen of Germany while Rudy maintains his Dutch citizenship. Both are grateful to be living in the United States.

Karen and Rudy van den Boogaart have been living in Aurora for 15 years, half the time they have lived in the United States. Karen was born in Chile and was later a citizen of Germany while Rudy maintains his Dutch citizenship. Both are grateful to be living in the United States.

European couple finds forever home in Aurora

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
From their beginnings in Chile and the Netherlands, Karen and Rudy van den Boogaart have lived in countries around the world, but 15 years ago they found their forever home in Aurora. “We are happy to live in a small community, finally,” Rudy said.
A crew member from Mid-Nebraska Land Developers removes the final “Street Closed” barricade on 1st Street.

A crew member from Mid-Nebraska Land Developers removes the final “Street Closed” barricade on 1st Street.

1st Street officially open

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A year-long process to essentially rebuild 1st Street from the Highway 34 intersection to the railroad tracks crossed a major milestone last week as the street was officially declared open and ready for use.