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Resolution prohibiting use of Jake brakes passes county

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
on trucks, often referred to as Jake brakes, will soon become illegal in certain parts of the county following the passage of a new resolution by the Hamilton County Commissioners. Following discussions with County Highway Supt.
Owen Jacobsen

Owen Jacobsen

The thrills and agony of state wrestling

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Emotions were all over the board for area wrestlers during last week’s NSAA state wrestling championships at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. The girls two-day tournament Feb. 17-18 featured two area medalists, Aurora’s Caly Settles and HPC’s Dakota Gress with matching 5th place finishes.
Brandi Flynn is excited to begin sharing her decorating, planning and organizing skills as the new owner of Flynn & Ivy, located at 1103 K St., near downtown Aurora.

Brandi Flynn is excited to begin sharing her decorating, planning and organizing skills as the new owner of Flynn & Ivy, located at 1103 K St., near downtown Aurora.

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Flynn turns wedding-day dream into reality

Kurt Johnson
Thursday, February 19, 2026
When Brandi Flynn attended a wedding at The Ivy in Aurora in 2019, she instantly fell in love with the venue. That day, a quiet dream began to take shape, and as of last month that dream has become reality. Flynn and her husband have purchased the venue, giving it a new name: Flynn & Ivy.
Aurora Cooperative CEO Chris Decker, left, and board chairman Paul McHargue gave a brief “Stte of the Co-op” presentation during last week’s annual meeting in Grand Island.

Aurora Cooperative CEO Chris Decker, left, and board chairman Paul McHargue gave a brief “Stte of the Co-op” presentation during last week’s annual meeting in Grand Island.

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More than 700 attend Aurora Co-op meeting

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
More than 700 farmers, ranchers, FFA students and people with a vested interest in agriculture attended the Aurora Cooperative annual meeting in Grand Island last week, where CEO Chris Decker reflected on the company’s mantra — “Here for the long haul.
Mayor Marlin Seeman

Mayor Marlin Seeman

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Seeman decides not to run again for mayor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman announced this week that he will pass the city’s leadership gavel on to someone else at the end of the year, having decided not to seek re-election for another four-year term.Seeman has served 20 years as mayor during two different stints.
Chris and Michelle Small

Chris and Michelle Small

Couples learn to dance their way to healthy marriages

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Couples in the Aurora area had the opportunity to learn ballroom dancing and even get out on the dance floor themselves at a Valentine’s-related event held at the Bremer Center on a recent Friday night leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Kylon Jurgens & Reagan Thompson

Kylon Jurgens & Reagan Thompson

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Giltner grads Jurgens, Thompson share major changes

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Planting a seed in AgronomyPrior to graduating from Giltner High School in 2024, college sophomore Kylon Jurgens had his eyes set on studying pre-med biology after seeing how his doctors were vital in his recovery from shoulder surgeries.