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Hampton FFA president Macy Miller stands next to the Hawk Herd corral behind the school. Miller is a booster for beef, agriculture and FFA and plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University this fall to major in ag education, following in the footsteps of both of her parents.

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Hampton native Macy Miller passionate about beef, ag, FFA

Ron Burtz

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

To say that Hampton High School FFA President Macy Miller is enthusiastic about agriculture and FFA might be a bit of an understatement. Exuberant or passionate might be better words.

Feb. 15-22 is National FFA Week

ANR celebrates National FFA Week, Feb. 15-22

News Staff

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The impact and influence of FFA are seen everywhere in our community, whether it's in our four area high schools with their highly active FFA chapters or in the organization's vital and lasting impact on the area's ag workforce and economy.

Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance on Aug. 26

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Cure trial on infant death delayed to August

Ron Burtz

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The jury trial for the Marquette woman charged in the death of an infant last year has been continued until August following a hearing in Hamilton County District Court on Thursday.

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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County mulls disposition of county school supt. records

Ron Burtz

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Space and storage issues at the Hamilton County Courthouse continue to be a priority for the county commission and an agenda item for the meeting on Monday focused on clearing old records out of the vault located in the second floor offices of the planning and zoning director and County Business...

High Plains Community Schools

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HPC board responds to incident

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The High Plains Board of Education responded to concerns raised over the past two months regarding a student incident that took place in December.

Aaron Tippin will perform in concert at the Hamilton County Fair July 25

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Aaron Tippin to perform at Hamilton County Fair

Ron Burtz

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Popular Nashville songwriter and recording artist Aaron Tippin will perform at this year’s Hamilton County Fair on July 25.

Giltner Public Schools

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Giltner School Board to issue superintendent contract

Elizabeth Hunter

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

After interviewing four candidates for the position of superintendent during a special meeting Monday night, the Giltner School Board plans to issue a superintendent contract at its regular school board meeting Wednesday night. The candidate selected will succeed the outgoing Supt.

Adopt-A-Pet to hold fundraiser

Adopt-A-Pet to host fundraiser

Elizabeth Hunter

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Volunteers at Aurora Adopt-A-Pet are inviting the community to attend the “Smooches with Pooches and Cuddles with Kittens” Chili Feed and Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 22. The event at the Commercial Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds will take place from 5-8 p.m.

Antonio Sanchez and his son, Anthon, stand by the new Pueblo Viejo food truck at a site near the I-80/Highway 14 intersection.

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Pueblo Viejo debuts new food truck

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Motorists passing by Aurora on Highway 14 and/or Interstate 80 now have easy access to a popular local eatery as Pueblo Viejo has expanded its operations with a food truck near the intersection of the heavily travelled highways.

ayke Krueger of Aurora delivers an Extemporaneous speech during Saturday’s Aurora Invite.

Aurora hosts speech invite

News Staff

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

The Aurora speech team hosted its own invite Saturday, with 37 schools competing in a competition that featured 600 entries throughout the day.