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Pastor Arin Hess, president of Capitol Studies which provides chaplaincy services at the Nebraska State Capitol, was the main speaker for the Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning.

Pastor Arin Hess, president of Capitol Studies which provides chaplaincy services at the Nebraska State Capitol, was the main speaker for the Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning.

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Senate chaplain urges prayer breakfast crowd to consider their mission

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The pre-dawn hour was early, but spirits were bright for the Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast on the National Day of Prayer Thursday at The Leadership Center. A crowd of all ages, estimated at near 90, turned out for the annual event which started at 6:15 a.m.
The Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln

The Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln

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County hears impact of state revenue shortfall

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Debate is expected to start in the Unicameral this week on the state’s budget, and senators are having to grapple with an estimated $400 million revenue shortfall.
Edgerton board president John Nelson cuts the ribbon on the Explorit Center's remodeled Strobe Alley exhibit. Also present from left are board member Brett Mitchell and John’s wife, Deb, who along with her husband represented the Nelson family who helped fund Strobe Alley Reimagined.

Edgerton board president John Nelson cuts the ribbon on the Explorit Center's remodeled Strobe Alley exhibit. Also present from left are board member Brett Mitchell and John’s wife, Deb, who along with her husband represented the Nelson family who helped fund Strobe Alley Reimagined.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Edgerton Explorit Center hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, May 1 for the reimagination of its exhibit, Strobe Alley, which honors the life and work of Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton. Cutting the ribbon during the ceremony was Edgerton board president, John Nelson.
Greta Gustafson cranks with all her might to create an electrical charge that will cause the light bulbs to flash. Guests can test their strength at this exhibit in Edgerton’s reimagined Strobe Alley.

Greta Gustafson cranks with all her might to create an electrical charge that will cause the light bulbs to flash. Guests can test their strength at this exhibit in Edgerton’s reimagined Strobe Alley.

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Strobe Alley Reimagined exhibit to shine May 1

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora is inviting the community to its celebration of Strobe Alley Reimagined Thursday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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County board renews NRIN interlocal pact

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
In a second week with a brief agenda, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took action to renew a 10-year-old interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN).
The valedictorian and salutatorian for Giltner High School's graduation this Sunday.

The valedictorian and salutatorian for Giltner High School's graduation this Sunday.

Giltner to celebrate 10 graduates Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Giltner Class of 2025 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. in the high school gym at Giltner Public Schools. The 2025 class valedictorian is Sophie Faltys with Kaitlyn Kothe as salutatorian.This year’s speaker is Chris Vaught, Giltner Public Schools’ business manager.
This photo, taken in Aurora by Triniti Jensen, is featured in Junebug Wedding Magazine’s Best of the Best engagement photo collection, which includes images taken all over the world. The couple featured in the photo are Bettania and Fredrick Nyamweya of Lincoln.

This photo, taken in Aurora by Triniti Jensen, is featured in Junebug Wedding Magazine’s Best of the Best engagement photo collection, which includes images taken all over the world. The couple featured in the photo are Bettania and Fredrick Nyamweya of Lincoln.

Jensen turning heads with stylish wedding photography

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Wherever she goes, in her mind’s eye Triniti Jensen is looking at life through a camera lens.
Staff Sergeant Kent Moore served 23 years in the U.S. Army and now works as a government contractor at Fort Campbell, Ky., repairing military and commercial equipment in support of the base.

Staff Sergeant Kent Moore served 23 years in the U.S. Army and now works as a government contractor at Fort Campbell, Ky., repairing military and commercial equipment in support of the base.

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Moore takes pride in Army service

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
In his 23-year career in the U.S. Army, Aurora native and Staff Sergeant (SSG) Kent Moore has taken pride in his work at Fort Campbell, Ky., with the goal of repairing military equipment back to mint condition.“I’ve always taken pride in doing my job to the best of my ability,” Moore said.
Roxie Obermier has been working with special education students at Aurora for 22 years and has spent the last 17 years as Aurora Middle School’s special education teacher.

Roxie Obermier has been working with special education students at Aurora for 22 years and has spent the last 17 years as Aurora Middle School’s special education teacher.

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Obermier finds joy in seeing students succeed in class, life

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Roxie Obermier has amassed thousands of photos over her 22 years of working with special education students at Aurora Public Schools. She has spent the past 17 years as the middle school special education teacher and also ran the PEAK Success Center and 18-plus/young adults program.
Members of the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program’s senior class cohort include, front from left: Kennedy Kleinschmidt, Piper Oswald, Morgan Calkins, Jasmine Hansen, Macy Miller, Emma Ellis-Sack. Back from left: Jake Cattau, Parker Smith, Bryce Joseph, Kash Majerus, Keelan Phillips.

Members of the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program’s senior class cohort include, front from left: Kennedy Kleinschmidt, Piper Oswald, Morgan Calkins, Jasmine Hansen, Macy Miller, Emma Ellis-Sack. Back from left: Jake Cattau, Parker Smith, Bryce Joseph, Kash Majerus, Keelan Phillips.

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YEP program inspiring youth leaders in county

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy celebrated its second year of preparing the next generation of local philanthropic leaders with a capstone ceremony Sunday afternoon.