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The 2026 season of Bands on the Bricks concluded Friday night with a performance by Maddog and the Bone Fetchers. Pictured from left: Carlos Vargas, Maddy “Maddog” Baker and Taygun Rothchild.

The 2026 season of Bands on the Bricks concluded Friday night with a performance by Maddog and the Bone Fetchers. Pictured from left: Carlos Vargas, Maddy “Maddog” Baker and Taygun Rothchild.

Bands on Bricks finale ‘perfect’

The weather turned out perfect for live music, games and community interaction for the final night of the 2026 Bands on the Bricks season Friday night.
Carson Klute sits at his desk in the superintendent’s office at Hampton Schools a few days before the start of the new school year. The Hampton High School grad took over the position July 1 and said he was looking forward to the new school year. Klute’s family history at Hampton is evidenced by his grandfather Fred Klute’s Hawks letter jackets on the wall behind him. His father’s Hampton High School diploma hangs on another wall.

Carson Klute sits at his desk in the superintendent’s office at Hampton Schools a few days before the start of the new school year. The Hampton High School grad took over the position July 1 and said he was looking forward to the new school year. Klute’s family history at Hampton is evidenced by his grandfather Fred Klute’s Hawks letter jackets on the wall behind him. His father’s Hampton High School diploma hangs on another wall.

Moving a few feet, Klute taking a big step

Carson Klute’s move this summer at Hampton Schools was just a few feet down the hall — from the high school principal’s office to the superintendent’s. And while the leap in responsibilities is far greater, he appears to be taking it all in stride.
The Aurora City Council has reduced the city's annual contribution to the Chamber of Commerce

The Aurora City Council has reduced the city's annual contribution to the Chamber of Commerce

Council reduces Chamber funding

Mayor Marlin Seeman cast the deciding vote last week to authorize a $5,000 dues payment to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce after the city council considered denying the $7,500 request before eventually approving a reduced amount.The lengthy discussion during the Aug.
Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

Pool season deemed a splashing success

It was smooth sailing for the Aurora Aquatic Facility during the 2026 pool season which ended last week. The facility saw an average daily attendance of 259 swimmers.Madison Farris, who co-manages the facility along with Ellie Cerveny, said the season went well with few interruptions due to weather.
Aurora native, AHS grad and former high school assistant principal Cody Hoegh stepped into a new role this fall as principal at Aurora Elementary School.

Aurora native, AHS grad and former high school assistant principal Cody Hoegh stepped into a new role this fall as principal at Aurora Elementary School.

Hoegh brings experience, familiar face to new role

For Cody Hoegh, stepping into the principal’s office at Aurora Elementary School this fall has been less about starting over and more about returning to familiar territory.
TDLC Cruise Night

TDLC Cruise Night

Silver anniversary TDLC Cruise

Around 50 shiny late model and vintage vehicles rolled into Hampton Friday evening for the 25th annual TDLC Cruise Night. Despite rain earlier in the day, the evening turned out fine for the event that drew car enthusiasts and vehicles from a wide area
Pictured from from left, Olivia Flood (K-12 Art), Tanner Willis (2nd Grade), Lydia Goracke (7-12 Business/CTE) and Sarah Logue (9-12 ELA).

Pictured from from left, Olivia Flood (K-12 Art), Tanner Willis (2nd Grade), Lydia Goracke (7-12 Business/CTE) and Sarah Logue (9-12 ELA).

New members of the Hawk Family

Hampton Schools welcomed four new staff members to the nest when school started last week. Stopping for a group photo at the staff luncheon at the Plainsman Museum last Tuesday were Olivia Flood (K-12 Art), Tanner Willis (2nd Grade), Lydia Goracke (7-12 Business/CTE) and Sarah Logue (9-12 ELA).
The Aurora Booster Club has invested $130,000 over past 3 years

The Aurora Booster Club has invested $130,000 over past 3 years

Aurora Booster Club looks to expand its reach

With fall sports teams now busy preparing for the season ahead, the Aurora Booster Club is tuning up its game as well with a membership drive designed to invite more people to support the Huskies in various ways both on and off the field.
Everyone who qualifies as a member of the Hamilton County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will receive the equipment shown here, plus a two-way radio and other items.

Everyone who qualifies as a member of the Hamilton County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will receive the equipment shown here, plus a two-way radio and other items.

Volunteers sought for Emergency Response Team

The concept of neighbors helping neighbors is deeply ingrained in Nebraska culture, from farmers showing up with tractors and disks to help put out a field fire to people coming from far and wide to help clean up after a flood or tornado.
Carl Franklin is the owner and artist at Moonlight Statuary in Aurora, displaying hundreds of concrete statues in his yard, driveway and around his home at 604 K St..

Carl Franklin is the owner and artist at Moonlight Statuary in Aurora, displaying hundreds of concrete statues in his yard, driveway and around his home at 604 K St..

Moonlight Statuary: From hobby to concrete creations

Drive down K Street in Aurora and you might find yourself doing a double take.There are animals. Angels. Saints. Gnomes. An eagle. Pop culture characters. And, standing among them all, a 600-pound Bigfoot.