City approves downtown improvement project

Former Aurora city administrator Rick Melcher was recognized during last week’s council meeting for his service on the League of Municipalities Nebraska City/County Managers Association, where he served the last year as president. Presenting the plaque is Mayor Marlin Seeman.
Former Aurora city administrator Rick Melcher was recognized during last week’s council meeting for his service on the League of Municipalities Nebraska City/County Managers Association, where he served the last year as president. Presenting the plaque is Mayor Marlin Seeman.

The Aurora City Council approved a downtown revitalization project grant last week for work at M Robertshaw Insurance, tapping into a CDBG forgivable loan program set to expire in May of next year. The application, which was made by JMCM Investments LLC, detailed a project which involves a front awning, new windows and exterior paint on a structure located at 1120-1122 13th St., on the east side o…