Patron sensed disrespect at county fair

Dear Editor: My husband and I had not attended the Hamilton County Fair for well over 20 years and have moved back to the area recently after a 13-year absence. Friends invited us to join them at the trailer races on Friday evening.

2 legends, 1 legacy

The volleyball sidelines in Hamilton County this fall will be missing 63 years worth of head coaching experience -- 1,192 victories to 547 losses -- and two passionate women who made the sport better in Nebraska.

The mail gets delivered, with help from a friend

While vacationing and visiting our oldest son in Minnesota, we came across an interesting story in a neighboring small town.

Pro-choice versus Pro-life, let’s define the terms

Dear Editor: This is rightfully a polarizing issue in our country especially after the overturning of Roe v Wade.

How can you help support community’s workforce?

Last month I shared some tips that businesses can implement to address workforce challenges. This month I want to continue with the same workforce theme by sharing some ways individual community members can also help.

Monkeypox means yet another shot, or does it?

Well, here we go again. This time we’re being frequently told in reports from national news media that we may need still another vaccination. This time Monkeypox is the culprit.  In our mind we’re beginning to wonder just how many shots can a person’s body handle.

Ideal weather sets the tone for one last blast of summer fun

There was only one lower-than-expected number associated with this year’s Hamilton County Fair, and it was a key one.

LGBTQ+ Pride is beautiful

Dear Editor: I have lived a life of beautiful transformation. From grappling with my sexuality to finally developing a healthy relationship with my gender identity, my place in the LGBTQ+ community is one I take great Pride in.

Missing out on ‘roughin it’ trips actually a blessing

A senior couple came off a camping trip and reported their campground featured sleeping in tepees. They were “wowed’ when they found the campground had tepees even with wooden slat floors. So much for roughing it.

Highway 34 project demands community’s attention, input

Plans to redo the Highway 34 corridor running through Aurora were aired publicly for the first time last week, starting a process that deserves this community’s full attention. There is a lot to digest with this issue, with safety and traffic flow concerns topping the list.