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This photo shows an example of a Cobblestone Hotel, which is a model recommended for consideration in Aurora based on a feasibility study funded by the Aurora Development Corporation. A suggested 50-60 room hotel would employ 8-12 people.

This photo shows an example of a Cobblestone Hotel, which is a model recommended for consideration in Aurora based on a feasibility study funded by the Aurora Development Corporation. A suggested 50-60 room hotel would employ 8-12 people.

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Study confirms need for new hotel in Aurora area

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Growing interest in the need for more hotel rooms in the community prompted the Aurora Development Corporation to invest in a hotel feasibility study, the results of which were shared last week with a small group of local leaders.
The Gimpel family poses for a fall family photo recently. Seated, from left, are Trinidi, Zoey and Laighla. Behind them are mom and dad, Beth and Todd.

The Gimpel family poses for a fall family photo recently. Seated, from left, are Trinidi, Zoey and Laighla. Behind them are mom and dad, Beth and Todd.

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Gimpels celebrate story of family, faith, community

Ron Burtz and Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
As the five members of the Todd and Beth Gimpel family of Aurora prepare for Thanksgiving next week, their minds are going back to the same period of time four years ago when oldest daughter Trinidi was recovering from a devastating car accident.
The Gimpel sisters -- from left Laighla, Trinidi and Zoey -- share a smile during a family photo shoot.

The Gimpel sisters -- from left Laighla, Trinidi and Zoey -- share a smile during a family photo shoot.

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Gimpels share attitude of gratitude

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Gimpel family of Aurora shares an inspiring story of family, faith and community in the debut of ANR's “Attitude of Gratitude” section just in time for Thanksgiving.
Members of the Hamilton Community Foundation board shown with a time capsule commemorating the organization’s 60th anniversary include, from left: Mary Mickey, Jeff Morris and April Mason.

Members of the Hamilton Community Foundation board shown with a time capsule commemorating the organization’s 60th anniversary include, from left: Mary Mickey, Jeff Morris and April Mason.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
A week after a feel-good Spirit of Philanthropy banquet which drew a countywide audience together for a night of celebration, the Hamilton Community Foundation is finalizing preparations for a time capsule to commemorate the organizations 60th anniversary.
Liz Friesen poses in a photo published along with a News-Register business page article in October of 2020.

Liz Friesen poses in a photo published along with a News-Register business page article in October of 2020.

AG files suit against social media ‘influencers’

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen of Hampton and a Florida company she worked with called WiFi Money, along with several other entities and individuals, regarding their collaboration and involvement in various...
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

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4R board hears plan to expand preschool

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Supt. Jody Phillips began a discussion with the Aurora 4R School Board Monday involving a strategic plan to expand the district’s preschool offerings in a way that he believes could address a community need while also providing additional benefits to other students.
Hampton Village Board news

Hampton Village Board news

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Hampton West is ‘substantially complete’

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Hampton Village Board has signed off on the completion of the utility, street and other infrastructure work for the new Hampton West Subdivision.
2024 General Election results

2024 General Election results

Voter turnout high locally for General Election

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Predictions of high voter turnout for last Tuesday’s General Election in Hamilton County turned out to be accurate, as 81 percent of registered voters voted either by mail, drop off or at the polls. In all, 5,641 ballots were cast in the county out of a total of 6,963 registered voters.
Lindsay (Dick) Leahy released her first book, “Take It All Apart: How to Love, Lead and Work with Intention,” on Oct. 24. The book features practices that she teaches through her business, the Restoration Project.

Lindsay (Dick) Leahy released her first book, “Take It All Apart: How to Love, Lead and Work with Intention,” on Oct. 24. The book features practices that she teaches through her business, the Restoration Project.

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Lindsay Leahy celebrates launch of her first book

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Helping others become leaders has been a primary mission for Aurora High School graduate Lindsay (Dick) Leahy through her coaching and consulting business, The Restoration Project, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
October building permits

October building permits

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Ethanol plant project boosts October permits

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Construction work at the Aurora ethanol plant continues to boost local building permits, with an October project adding $1.3 million to the growing total.KAAPA Partners Aurora filed the permit last month for a corn oil separation facility on Harvest Drive.