Commentary
Rory’s epic win, reaction an instant Masters classic
Kurt Johnson
You didn’t have to be a golf fan to enjoy Sunday’s drama amongst the Georgia pines. This one was epic; a win for the ages in a place that has created more than its share of historic sports moments.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Response to ‘classified’ letter
News Staff
Dear Editor:This is my shortest letter to the editor ever (I’ll use LTTE in the future) is specifically addressed towards a recent LTTE by Leslie Johansen, titled “Classified or not classified”.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Disappointed in handling of Nazi flag incident
News Staff
Dear Editor:As a former elementary school teacher who has a passion for American history and taught it when I had 5th graders, I have a great concern for what happened at the Aurora High School last week.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
‘Lights & Sirens’
Kurt Johnson
Hamilton County is tipping its hat this week to the brave men and women who answer the call when emergencies strike.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Remembering a humble giant, Keith Heuermann
Kurt Johnson
Hamilton County lost a good one last week — a man who helped redefine what it means to give back, sharing his time, talent, and treasure with a place he truly loved.Keith Heuermann was one of a kind. What struck me most was his humility.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Nebraska needs a movement to stop pornography
News Staff
Dear Editor:Last week in my letter to the editor I touched on the mental health crisis. I found some stats to share. Nebraska ranks 7th in the US per capita for the crime of rape. Yes, here in nice conservative Nebraska, who doesn’t lift a finger to swat a fly!
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Classified or not classified
News Staff
Dear Editor:I normally don’t publicly express my thoughts on controversial matters but with what has been happening in Washington D.C. lately, I feel a need to say something. Fifty-three years ago, I served in the United States Army stationed in Germany.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Financial crisis
Kurt Johnson
The recent audit report presented to the Aurora City Council paints a troubling financial picture — one that demands immediate and decisive action.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
SpongeBob a surprise hit
Kurt Johnson
Energetic fun. That’s how I would describe Aurora High School’s production of The SpongeBob Musical last week, a feel-good experience that surprised me and likely a whole lot of spectators who weren’t quite sure what to expect from a Nickelodeon production.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
ADC helping track NE bills related to business
Kelsey Bergen
As we move through February and into March each year, it is important to revisit the fact that the Nebraska Legislature is in session and touch base on how decisions made at the state level impact businesses at the local level.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025