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William and Dawn Feely (at left) of Aurora traveled to Washington, D.C. the week of Jan. 12 where William attended meetings as one of Nebraska’s three national committeemen and they had the opportunity to take part in festivities surrounding the inauguration of President Donald Trump. While there they also met Republican National Committee co-chair, KC Crosbie and Michael Whatley, chairperson of the RNC.

William and Dawn Feely (at left) of Aurora traveled to Washington, D.C. the week of Jan. 12 where William attended meetings as one of Nebraska’s three national committeemen and they had the opportunity to take part in festivities surrounding the inauguration of President Donald Trump. While there they also met Republican National Committee co-chair, KC Crosbie and Michael Whatley, chairperson of the RNC.

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Local couple attends inaugural activities in Washington D.C.

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Hamilton County was well-represented at the second inauguration of President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 in the nation’s capital.
BonnaVilla, a housing manufacturer based in Aurora, has partnered with Progressive Builders in an effort to build workforce housing developments in northeast Nebraska.

BonnaVilla, a housing manufacturer based in Aurora, has partnered with Progressive Builders in an effort to build workforce housing developments in northeast Nebraska.

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BonnaVilla, Progressive Builders form new partnership

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
BonnaVilla has announced plans to partner with a Norfolk company to construct modular homes in Schuyler and other communities in northeast Nebraska, which general manager Mike Morrow says may be “just the tip of the iceberg” of a blooming trend.
Cold, flu bugs are hitting households, businesses and schools hard

Cold, flu bugs are hitting households, businesses and schools hard

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Cold, flu bugs are here in force

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The seasonal cold and flu bugs have been hitting our community hard in recent days. Various illnesses have made their way through many households and at least one business saw a wave of illness move through nearly the entire office in the past week.
Preston and Debra Gehle run Gehle Ag & Auto north of Giltner at 605 W 9 Road. The Gehles provide automotive repairs, irrigation maintenance and repairs and are happy extend their services to other areas.

Preston and Debra Gehle run Gehle Ag & Auto north of Giltner at 605 W 9 Road. The Gehles provide automotive repairs, irrigation maintenance and repairs and are happy extend their services to other areas.

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Gehle Ag & Auto set to stay in Giltner

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
For over a year, Gehle Ag & Auto has been making a name for itself in Giltner offering services for irrigation maintenance and repairs along with automotive repairs throughout the Tri-Cities.
Nebraska’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips celebrates after hitting the target in a football throw that won him $1,000 to use in his classroom. The challenge was just one of many activities surrounding Phillips’s trip with other teachers of the year from around the nation to attend the college football national championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

Nebraska’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips celebrates after hitting the target in a football throw that won him $1,000 to use in his classroom. The challenge was just one of many activities surrounding Phillips’s trip with other teachers of the year from around the nation to attend the college football national championship game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.

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Phillips reflects on run as Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Scott Phillips who attended the college football national championship game in Atlanta recently at the culmination of his term as 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year is at least in some ways not the same Scott Phillips who had his 7th grade math classroom invaded to present him with that honor 15...
The 29th annual Hamilton County Home & Garden show is set for this Friday & Saturday.

The 29th annual Hamilton County Home & Garden show is set for this Friday & Saturday.

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Home & Garden Show to feature 45 area vendors

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The 29th annual Hamilton County Home & Garden Show is set for a two-day run in the Farr Building at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday.
The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Extension office proposed for the fairgrounds.

The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Extension office proposed for the fairgrounds.

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County to move Extension office to fairgrounds

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
After several years of conversations and planning involving the county commission, the Extension Service and the fair board, Hamilton County finally has a plan in place to build a new headquarters for its county Extension office at the fairgrounds.
The rotunda of the Plainsman Museum was wall to wall people for the museum's annual fundraiser meal and auction Monday night.

The rotunda of the Plainsman Museum was wall to wall people for the museum's annual fundraiser meal and auction Monday night.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The museum rotunda was filled with local supporters Monday evening as the Plainsman Museum hosted its annual fundraiser meal and auction. A total of more than $25,000 was raised during the event, which featured several guests dressed in historical attire.
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.

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Aurora grad Cheryl Trimm finds her mission as a behavior analyst

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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.