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Bethany (Janzen) McFadden has been flying out as a commerical pilot in Kearney since 2021. McFadden poses next to a plane after she completed her first solo flight in 2017.

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Aurora grad McFadden soars to new heights in Kearney

Elizabeth Hunter

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Soaring to new heights is a passion for Aurora graduate Bethany (Janzen) McFadden. Living as a commercial pilot in Kearney, each new horizon brings new challenges that she is eager to overcome.“I love how it’s just different every day,” McFadden began.

The Jason Mayer Band performed country hits as well as four original songs. From left are Mayer and drummer Cameron Russell.

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Bands on Bricks wraps up Season 7

Elizabeth Hunter

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The season finale of Bands on the Bricks saw an overwhelming turnout of support by Aurora residents and visitors Friday evening.

Bethany (Janzen) McFadden has been flying out as a commerical pilot in Kearney since 2021. McFadden poses next to a plane after she completed her first solo flight in 2017.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Aurora grad McFadden soars to new heights in KearneySoaring to new heights is a passion for Aurora graduate Bethany (Janzen) McFadden. Living as a commercial pilot in Kearney, each new horizon brings new challenges that she is eager to overcome.

Permits for five new single-family dwellings were issued in Aurora during the month of July.

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Housing burst boosts July building permits

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Efforts to spark new housing developments in Aurora paid off in July with building permits for five new single-family dwellings issued at City Hall, boosting the month’s total to more than $1.7 million.

Aurora City Hall.

Aurora planners OK zoning change

Elizabeth Hunter

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Aurora Planning Commission approved a request last week from Wortman Trust on behalf of Todd Vettel for a conditional use permit regarding a vacant lot between 8th, 9th and C Streets.

Aurora School Board

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4R admin: ‘We’re ready to roll’

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Aurora School Board heard upbeat reports from administrators during Monday’s monthly meeting with unanimous consensus that they are excited to have staff back in the building making plans for students to start the fall semester later this week.

Phillips Village Board meeting.

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Fur flies over proposed cat control program in Phillips

Ron Burtz

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

A seemingly tame presentation about a proposed solution to the problem of feral and stray cats in Phillips erupted into a heated debate at the village board meeting last Tuesday night.

Classic cars cruise to Hampton.

Classic cars cruise to Hampton

Ron Burtz

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Dozens of classic cars, hot rods and pickups and even more car enthusiasts filled the streets of Hampton Friday night for the 23rd annual TDLC Cruise Night. Participants enjoyed the cars, the mild weather and a community supper.

The Aurora 4R School District has eliminated a in-town bus routes

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4R eliminates all in-town bus routes

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

A shortage of bus drivers prompted Aurora school officials to cancel all remaining in-town bus routes for the 2024-25 school year, which begins Aug. 15-16.In a letter emailed to all district patrons Thursday, Supt.

Classes start next week in area schools

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Classes start next week at local schools

News Staff

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Students at two local school districts will be learning something new when classes start next week—how to get along without their smart phones at school. Both Aurora and Giltner have banned cell phone use by students for the upcoming school year.