Slowdown sheds new light on our home town

With the pandemic dragging on it’s easy to slip in to depressive thoughts when you’re homebound with lots of time and nowhere to go. That’s when we said, “Enough of those thoughts” and turned to positive thinking.

Credibility factor

Where do you turn these days for information you can use and, perhaps more importantly, believe to be credible? In the midst of a polarizing election season, I invite you to consider the role of your local newspaper as that trusted source.

Blue jean fashions may change, but I never will

I’ve always been late when it comes to keeping up with fashion. I’m sure to many of you this comes as no new news. In fact, some believe I never was in fashion anytime, no matter how late.  I can recall when in my youth I would get a new pair of jeans that were dark blue and worn only to school.

Sign of the times

The only thing constant in this world is change, and as of this week the News-Register has changed the look and feel of its online footprint. After months of discussion and review, we launched an updated version of our website in an effort to enhance our operation on several fronts.

It’s time to let yet another bountiful harvest begin, safely

It’s worth the time to make a special trip these days out into the field or to an area elevator to watch a timeless harvest tradition unfold. Just remember to do it safely.  As the combines start rolling, we are reminded that this is one of the most dangerous seasons of the year in farm country.

A new ‘guy’ in bedroom makes a guy wonder

What’s a fella supposed to do when he comes home and finds a guy in his bedroom? That was the case this past week when I returned to our house late-morning after being at the dog shelter. At least the ending of my story is a happy one even though my imagination got carried away earlier.

Letters: Commitment abounds from within

Dear Editor:    To everyone blessed    To be living where it’s Best,     In or near Aurora, Nebraska The current times are tough Our future road is rough But commitment abounds from within, To say that we’re done That the enemy has won Would be nothing less than a sin.

If you build it ...

Does Aurora have a need for more housing? And, if so, what kind of housing and in what price range is there the biggest need?

Figures can be flexible in hands of statistician

Statistics have always been a big part of contention when it comes to using them for the reinforcing of points of view on local and national issues, politics, or simply just a difference of opinions between two individuals.

Nebraska will bounce back, as always

Above all, Nebraska is a community. After 2019’s historic flooding, we didn’t simply cut our losses and move on. Instead, the best among us inspired the nation by looking out for those who were hit hardest and helping them get back on their feet.