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Aurora's fire-based EMS will end as of Aug. 18, when a three-year contract with EMS Unlimited begins.

Aurora's fire-based EMS will end as of Aug. 18, when a three-year contract with EMS Unlimited begins.

New era begins for Aurora ambulance service

The city’s role as owner/operator of a fire-based ambulance service will come to an end next month as the Aurora City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a three-year contract with Colorado-based EMS Unlimited.
For several decades, East Park Villa resident Bonnie Jones worked in nursing at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Community Health and Hamilton Manor in Aurora.

For several decades, East Park Villa resident Bonnie Jones worked in nursing at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Memorial Community Health and Hamilton Manor in Aurora.

‘I was born to be a nurse’

Looking back on nearly her entire life in the nursing field, former Hamilton Manor Director of Nursing Bonnie Jones believes one of her best qualities that helped her succeed was her drive to provide the best care to her patients.“I was born to be a nurse,” Jones said.
Weekday lunch meals are one of the most important programs of the senior center. In the last fiscal year more than 16,000 meals were served either on-site or through the Meals on Wheels program.

Weekday lunch meals are one of the most important programs of the senior center. In the last fiscal year more than 16,000 meals were served either on-site or through the Meals on Wheels program.

More than just a meal

Having served more than 16,000 meals over the last 12 months, either on-site or through its Meals on Wheels and drive-through pickup programs, the Hamilton County Senior Center is thought of by many as just a place for older people to get a hot, nutritious meal at a reasonable price.
Aurora choir teacher Jason Frew, shown on the large scoreboard, performed the National Anthem during the Savannah Bananas baseball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City July 4.

Aurora choir teacher Jason Frew, shown on the large scoreboard, performed the National Anthem during the Savannah Bananas baseball game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City July 4.

From the choir room to center stage, Frew finds his anthem

Walking out on the field at the height of excitement for the Fourth of July and the Savannah Bananas in Iowa City, Aurora choir teacher Jason Frew was just as eager to perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at the next level.
Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR) kicked off the 2026 season with the first of two week-long camps last week.

Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR) kicked off the 2026 season with the first of two week-long camps last week.

SOARing on the river

Prairie Plains Resource Institute’s Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR) kicked off the first of two weeks with 62 campers. Pictured above, SOAR campers try their hands at kayaking in the Bader Swim Pond. Prior to shoving off, kayakers learned safety and paddling techniques on the beach. 
Hampton Village Board.

Hampton Village Board.

Hampton begins search for interim employee

The Hampton Village Board announced Monday it has begun the search for an interim utility employee after last month’s accident which left Patrick Reisdorff in a Lincoln hospital, where he continues his long-term recovery from numerous injuries and initial surgeries.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners.

County OKs rural single-family home

Hamilton County commissioners approved a conditional use permit Monday allowing a family that owns a 25-acre parcel northeast of Marquette to sell a three-acre parcel of their property to another family for the purpose of building an additional single-family dwelling.
This map shows the three routes being considered for a proposed transmission line between Aurora and Central City.

This map shows the three routes being considered for a proposed transmission line between Aurora and Central City.

NPPD hosting open house for Aurora-Central City transmission line

Hamilton County commissioners heard a brief update on a proposed transmission line project between Aurora and Central City Monday, previewing an open house being hosted by Nebraska Public Power District July 23 in Aurora.
One of the holes golfers can expect at Saturday’s Hunter “HD” Hogan Foundation event is No. 6, where they will need to mount a saddle before taking their first swing.

One of the holes golfers can expect at Saturday’s Hunter “HD” Hogan Foundation event is No. 6, where they will need to mount a saddle before taking their first swing.

Golf event to support Gold Star families

The Hunter “HD” Hogan Foundation invites residents from Hamilton County to attend its 12th annual Golf Scramble at the Fox Hollow Golf Course in Sutton on Saturday.
Four students from Aurora will be performing this weekend as part of their participation in Broadway Academy in Central City with performances scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Performing in a previous year at Broadway Academy is Eva Yllescas.

Four students from Aurora will be performing this weekend as part of their participation in Broadway Academy in Central City with performances scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Performing in a previous year at Broadway Academy is Eva Yllescas.

Aurora students to perform with Broadway Academy

Four students from Aurora will be performing alongside 20 other students participating in The Broadway Academy this week, preparing to take the stage this weekend.The students will perform at the Edwin & Bernice Lock Performing Arts Center at Central City High School on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.