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Planning has begun for a multi-faceted celebration of history at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, with milestone anniversaries pending at the local and national level

Planning has begun for a multi-faceted celebration of history at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, with milestone anniversaries pending at the local and national level

Plainsman planning America 250 celebration

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Planning has begun for a multi-faceted celebration of history at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, with milestone anniversaries pending at the local and national level.
One of the the slides in Hampton's sports coop informational slide show explains the reasons for the discussions.

One of the the slides in Hampton's sports coop informational slide show explains the reasons for the discussions.

Hampton seeks input on proposed sports coop plan

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A possible sports cooperative between Hampton Public School and Heartland Community Schools of Henderson is getting more public exposure following discussions at the January meeting of the Hampton Board of Education.
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.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 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.
Nebraska Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly presents an award to Carol Robotham for her service in the Women's Air Corps during WWII.

Nebraska Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly presents an award to Carol Robotham for her service in the Women's Air Corps during WWII.

Robotham receives medal for WWII service

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tuesday was a big day for Hamilton County World War II veteran Carol Robotham. The 101-year-old resident of Memorial Community Care (MCC) in Aurora was presented with a special medal of recognition for her service by Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly at a ceremony in the activity room at MCC that afternoon.
Tempo instructor and owner Ashley Parker (right center) guides her Thursday clogging class through a dance for the upcoming competition season to the song, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Students featured include, from left: Delaney Weedin, Hadley Hudson and Tatum Stevens.

Tempo instructor and owner Ashley Parker (right center) guides her Thursday clogging class through a dance for the upcoming competition season to the song, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Students featured include, from left: Delaney Weedin, Hadley Hudson and Tatum Stevens.

Tempo set to relocate to Escape building

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Having spent five years at its downtown square location, the Tempo Performing Arts Studio will be relocating classes to the building previously operated by Escape Aurora in May.
Attorney Stephen Mossman, left, addresses the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday during a public hearing on a conditional use permit for S&P Irrigation. About 20 people attended the hearing, most of whom were in support of the permit.

Attorney Stephen Mossman, left, addresses the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday during a public hearing on a conditional use permit for S&P Irrigation. About 20 people attended the hearing, most of whom were in support of the permit.

County tables S&P’s CUP request

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
After moving upstairs to the District Courtroom, hearing more than an hour of testimony and holding a lengthy discussion, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners decided to wait to make a final decision on a conditional use permit for S&P Irrigation on Monday morning.
Radio and podcast host Trent Loos shares information and concerns about the safety of carbon pipelines during a presentation Thursday in Aurora.

Radio and podcast host Trent Loos shares information and concerns about the safety of carbon pipelines during a presentation Thursday in Aurora.

Speaker shares concerns about carbon pipeline safety

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A Nebraska-based radio and podcast host shared information with a group of approximately 70 area residents in Aurora Thursday explaining what he believes are significant safety concerns regarding the CO2 carbon capture pipeline project planned in Hamilton County and others like it.
The above photo was taken during an inspection ceremy in front of the Omaha courthouse. Featured in the photo from left, are Coast Guard Captain Hank Braun, Coast Guard Captain Harry Smith, Rich Gallentine, U.S. Navy Commander Dan Lassiter, Mark Hansen, Glenn Friendt and Tom Moderow.

The above photo was taken during an inspection ceremy in front of the Omaha courthouse. Featured in the photo from left, are Coast Guard Captain Hank Braun, Coast Guard Captain Harry Smith, Rich Gallentine, U.S. Navy Commander Dan Lassiter, Mark Hansen, Glenn Friendt and Tom Moderow.

Remembering the voyage of the NSN SS Centennial

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Among the antique vehicles on display at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora is a blue and goldenrod-colored watercraft bearing the words Nebraska State Navy (NSN) SS Centennial that has a unique place in Nebraska’s history.
As part of her practice in pelvic floor therapy, Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom (standing) provides women rehabilitation to their muscles within their pelvic floor.

As part of her practice in pelvic floor therapy, Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom (standing) provides women rehabilitation to their muscles within their pelvic floor.

Urbom opens unique PT clinic in Lincoln

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
When opening Lincoln’s first specialized pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, Empower Physical Therapy, Aurora grad Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom was determined to empower patients in understanding pelvic health.“We’re very passionate and we feel like everyone deserves care,” Urbom said.
Judge Jason Bergevin speaks to the Judicial Nominating Commission on Dec. 12 in the 5th District courtroom on the third floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse. Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed the Columbus district judge as the next associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Judge Jason Bergevin speaks to the Judicial Nominating Commission on Dec. 12 in the 5th District courtroom on the third floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse. Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed the Columbus district judge as the next associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Gov. Pillen appoints Judge Bergevin to Nebraska Supreme Court

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Gov. Jim Pillen has announced his appointment of the Honorable Jason M. Bergevin of Columbus as an associate justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court representing the Fifth Judicial District. The announcement was made on Jan. 2.