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It’s back to the drawing board for DMV office location

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Hamilton County Commission thought it had solved one of its courthouse space issues several months ago when it moved the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driver’s license office out of the room it had occupied on Tuesdays for the past several years to make room for County Attorney...
Turning his truck into a happy little accident, Dean Jost has decorated the flatbed of his truck with flowers which can be found on display on East 8th Rd along Hwy 14 south of Aurora. Standing next to the truck are Loretta and Dean Jost.

Turning his truck into a happy little accident, Dean Jost has decorated the flatbed of his truck with flowers which can be found on display on East 8th Rd along Hwy 14 south of Aurora. Standing next to the truck are Loretta and Dean Jost.

Jost florishes flora along East 8th Road

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Drivers heading down East 8th Road along Highway 14 south of Aurora are treated to a sight of a truck with the entire flatbed decorated with flowers.The flora display had become one of many crafts brought together by former Aurora farmer Dean Jost, 87, after he retired in 2022.
Jaunita ‘Nitta’ Regier has been growing Casablanca lilies at her home since 2020. After they blossom, she gives them away to friends, family and people in Aurora.

Jaunita ‘Nitta’ Regier has been growing Casablanca lilies at her home since 2020. After they blossom, she gives them away to friends, family and people in Aurora.

Regier’s Casablanca flowers grow a lily more each year

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The month of July marks a unique time for a family living along 14th Street in Aurora. Growing around the house owned by the Juanita ‘Nitta’ Regier and her husband, John, pure white lilies with rust-colored anthers bloom out from the flower beds.
This ANR archive photo shows Hamilton crews burying a fiber cable near Poco Creek Golf Course as part of the company’s fiber-to-the-home initiative.

This ANR archive photo shows Hamilton crews burying a fiber cable near Poco Creek Golf Course as part of the company’s fiber-to-the-home initiative.

Hamilton hits fiber-to-the-home project milestone

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Seven years after beginning the process of burying fiber to extend high-speed internet access to customers throughout its local exchange territory Hamilton Telecommunications has reached a milestone.
The Hawks Nest room at Hampton’s new community daycare facility is for children who are six weeks to 18 months of age. The other room ready for occupancy is for children 18 months to kindergarten and will be known as the Hawklings room.

The Hawks Nest room at Hampton’s new community daycare facility is for children who are six weeks to 18 months of age. The other room ready for occupancy is for children 18 months to kindergarten and will be known as the Hawklings room.

Hampton Daycare set to open

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Monday, Aug. 12 is the new target date for the Hampton Day Care facility to open in the former Lutheran school building, however, as of late last week two hurdles remained to be cleared before that could happen.
Five Hamilton County veterans are honored with Quilts of Valor. These quilts were presented by the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild of Aurora and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Pictured from left are: Ron Akerson, Charles Dudding, Denton Goertzen, Terry Ott and Paul Van Housen.

Five Hamilton County veterans are honored with Quilts of Valor. These quilts were presented by the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild of Aurora and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Pictured from left are: Ron Akerson, Charles Dudding, Denton Goertzen, Terry Ott and Paul Van Housen.

Veterans honored with quilts of valor

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild of Aurora presented five veterans with quilts of valor during the Hamilton County Fair. The five that received the honor are Ron Akerson, Charles Dudding, Denton Goertzen, Terry Ott and Paul Van Housen.
A 4-H Peewee showman guides his hog around the ring with the assistance of intermediate showman, Paxton Janzen, at the Swine Show Saturday morning.

A 4-H Peewee showman guides his hog around the ring with the assistance of intermediate showman, Paxton Janzen, at the Swine Show Saturday morning.

Fair sees attendance, exhibitor boost

Staff Reports
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Organizers of last week’s 2024 Hamilton County Fair say they are extremely pleased with this year’s event -- everything from crowd sizes to numbers of entries in shows to the more moderate temperatures as compared to last year’s fair week.
Casey Donahew took the stage Saturday night, playing to a large crowd at the Hamilton County Fair.

Casey Donahew took the stage Saturday night, playing to a large crowd at the Hamilton County Fair.

A big night at the county fair

Kurt Johnson
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Ten years after Casey Donahew made his debut at the Hamilton County Fair, the Fort Worth music star took the stage again Saturday night, this time to a large crowd out to enjoy live music on a picture-perfect night for an outdoor concert.
A trip from Aurora to Central City will take just a little longer in coming days. The bridge deck on the Highway 14 bridge crossing the Platte River just south of Central City is getting a new deck surface.

A trip from Aurora to Central City will take just a little longer in coming days. The bridge deck on the Highway 14 bridge crossing the Platte River just south of Central City is getting a new deck surface.

Work beginning on Hwy 14 bridge overhaul

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Trips on Highway 14 between Aurora and Central City will take a little longer, possibly starting this week. The Platte River bridge between Hamilton and Merrick counties is undergoing a major deck rehab and travel will be limited to one lane for as long as three months.
Makenna Huhman expresses shock as her name as called as the winner of the Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant in Omaha.

Makenna Huhman expresses shock as her name as called as the winner of the Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant in Omaha.

Giltner girl crowned 2024 Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
It was a moment young Makenna Huhman of Giltner will never forget. That moment was when the 9-year-old was announced the as the winner of the 2024 Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant earning her the right to compete with girls across the U.S. for the national crown.