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St. John’s church member Jasmine Hansen displays a vintage cast-iron aebleskiver pan belonging to Becky Richter. The unique pan was handed down from Richter’s Danish grandmother.

St. John’s church member Jasmine Hansen displays a vintage cast-iron aebleskiver pan belonging to Becky Richter. The unique pan was handed down from Richter’s Danish grandmother.

St. John’s preparing for its annual feed

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold its annual Aebleskiver Feed on Sunday, Feb. 9, but no one these days knows just exactly what “annual” it will be. That’s because it has been going on as long as even the older members can remember.
This concept art for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground shows some of the design elements. The playground will have a “Community Heroes” theme, celebrating police and other first responders, as well as farmers and medical professionals.

This concept art for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground shows some of the design elements. The playground will have a “Community Heroes” theme, celebrating police and other first responders, as well as farmers and medical professionals.

NRD funding approved for Inclusive Playground

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Families in the Aurora area may soon have a new place to play where everyone can interact, regardless of their age or ability.
Phillips's 38th annual Triple B feed set a new attendance record Thursday night.

Phillips's 38th annual Triple B feed set a new attendance record Thursday night.

Phillips’ Triple B feed sets new attendance record

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
It wouldn’t have taken much to beat last year’s attendance at Phillips’s 38th annual Triple B Feed held at Phillips Memorial Hall on Thursday night.
Doris Winkler performs “The Plowshare Song” during a Monday night program celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Aurora.

Doris Winkler performs “The Plowshare Song” during a Monday night program celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Aurora.

Group reflects on MLK speech, legacy

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A group of 30 area residents gathered at the Alice Farr Library Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and reflect on the continuing struggles toward racial unity in America.
Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse pause for a photo opp while helping provide aid near the fire in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Aurora native Brian Kremer is pictured third from left.

Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse pause for a photo opp while helping provide aid near the fire in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Aurora native Brian Kremer is pictured third from left.

Local native volunteering in wake of California fires

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Footage of fire-ravaged Southern California on the nightly news has seared images of horrific loss here in Nebraska, but for local native Brian Kremer the devastation hits very close to home.
The Live Healthy Health Fair is returning to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 8

The Live Healthy Health Fair is returning to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 8

Live Healthy Health Fair set for Feb. 8.

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Live Healthy Health Fair is returning to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds for its 28th annual event Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Andrew ‘Andy’ Jones works alongside his canine partner Samson to check baggage for potential explosives at the Los Angeles International Airport during his time with the TSA.

Andrew ‘Andy’ Jones works alongside his canine partner Samson to check baggage for potential explosives at the Los Angeles International Airport during his time with the TSA.

Army veteran Jones leads way in DHS canine program

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
It can be a "ruff" job making sure every passenger is safe before they board a commercial flight, but with the help of his canine companions Army veteran Andrew ‘Andy’ Jones, has spent the last 20 years protecting travelers.
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly (center) and others share a laugh after WWII medal recipient Carol Robotham cracks a joke related to her military service.

Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly (center) and others share a laugh after WWII medal recipient Carol Robotham cracks a joke related to her military service.

Robotham honored 80 years after service as WAC

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
While nearly eight decades have passed since she was discharged from her military service with the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) at the end of WWII, Carol Robotham still has vivid memories of her military service in 1944-45 that took her from rural Nebraska across the country to Atlantic City, N.J.