This week's featured stories

  • The Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses and individuals at Thursday's annual banquet.
    The Aurora Chamber of Commerce recognized several businesses and individuals at Thursday's annual banquet.
  • Certified Agronomist Orvin Bontrager of Aurora (above) has more than 45 years of experience helping farmers grow crops. At right is a photo he took last year of what he calls a moderate infection of tar spot on a corn leaf. He said when it gets to this stage it is almost too late to apply fungicide.
    Certified Agronomist Orvin Bontrager of Aurora (above) has more than 45 years of experience helping farmers grow crops. At right is a photo he took last year of what he calls a moderate infection of tar spot on a corn leaf. He said when it gets to this stage it is almost too late to apply fungicide.
  • “Our Signature Recipes” is set to be available prior to Thanksgiving. Featured is the prototype cover of the cookbook featuring a photo of a soup stand at the Hamilton County Fair in Orville City in 1873.
    “Our Signature Recipes” is set to be available prior to Thanksgiving. Featured is the prototype cover of the cookbook featuring a photo of a soup stand at the Hamilton County Fair in Orville City in 1873.
  • Cheryl (Jorgensen) Trimm works as a board certified behavior analyst for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, assisting people who are in need of disability services. Pictured with her are her husband, Keith, are sons Devin and Landon.
    Cheryl (Jorgensen) Trimm works as a board certified behavior analyst for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, assisting people who are in need of disability services. Pictured with her are her husband, Keith, are sons Devin and Landon.

    Chamber banquet celebrates year of success and growth! The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth and success Thursday, hosting its annual banquet at the Bremer Center. Numerous businesses and individuals were recognized for outstanding achievement, with Chamber staff and board members also highlighting a busy year of community events and activities.

    It’s no secret that the development of hybrid seed varieties in the 1930s has played a huge part in the explosion of crop yields over the past century. The ANR publishes its second annual "Seeds of Growth" section this week, offering input local agronomist Orvin Bontrager, who shares insight on new seed hybrids, pest and disease trends.

    Cooking up new cookbook for America’s 250th! As preparations are underway for America’s semiquincentennial, the American 250 Hamilton County, Nebraska Cookbook Committee is cooking up a new project for Hamilton County residents to join in the celebration.

    Dedicating more than 25 years working in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Aurora native Cheryl (Jorgensen) Trimm has made it her life’s mission to find the best quality care for those in need. Today, as a board certified and licensed behavior analyst, she looks back on her career with satisfaction. She shares her story in this week's Where Are They Now feature series.