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Nebraska FBLA President Graham Christenson (center) teamed with former Aurora FBLA secretary, Aleah Vinkenburg (left) and former chapter president, Kylie Svoboda, placed ninth in social media strategies at the National Leadership Conference of FBLA last July.
Christenson reflects on year as Nebraska FBLA president
Elizabeth Hunter
It’s a busy time of year for Aurora senior Graham Christenson, who is currently serving as the Nebraska president for Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Elected in April of last year, Christenson credits his success to support from his fellow chapter members.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Aurora superintendent discusses recent school snow days.
Snow cancellations may mean added school days
Kurt Johnson
A month after a string a frigid weather caused Aurora school officials to cancel school six days in a period of two weeks, Supt. Jody Phillips recapped the district’s winter weather procedures while also advising the board on the status of possible make-up days.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
In recognition of their many years of dedication and volunteer service to Hamilton County, Barb and Jim Johnson were awarded the Aurora Area Chamber and Development Humanitarian Award in 2005.
Johnsons mark a quarter century of helping community
Elizabeth Hunter
An Aurora couple is living proof that no one is ever too old to volunteer and give back to the community. Jim and Barb Johnson, ages 85 and 81, moved to East Park Villa about a month ago.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Hamilton County Spelling Bee is Tuesday
Hamilton County Spelling Bee is Tuesday, Feb. 19
News Staff
Some of Hamilton County’s top spellers will be putting their skills to the test at the annual Hamilton County Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The contest will be held at the Ag Building at the Hamilton County fairgrounds. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. with the contest beginning at 9.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Four years in the making, the revived Hamilton County Home and Garden Show made its way back to the fairgrounds this past weekend.
Home and garden show returns in full force
Elizabeth Hunter
Four years in the making, the revived Hamilton County Home and Garden Show made its way back to the fairgrounds this past weekend with 76 vendors showcasing their businesses to the community. In addition Memorial Community Health presented its 2024 Health Fair on Saturday.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Giltner Public Schools
Giltner scales back school’s expansion plans
Elizabeth Hunter
The Giltner School Board has again scaled down plans for renovations to school facilities which will also reduce the size of the bond issue being considered to pay for the project. The revisions to the plan were announced at a Feb.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Aurora 4R School Board news
Phillips explains district’s NSAA eligibility rule violation
Kurt Johnson
Miscommunication involving where a student transferring into the Aurora School District actually lived led to a violation of Nebraska School Activities Association policies in December, which resulted in the boys basketball team having to forfeit all its wildcard points for the first four wins of...
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
Interlocal approved for large use water study
Ron Burtz
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners has formalized its earlier agreement to participate in a large-use water study being conducted by the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD).
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Lori Brechbill’s fifth grade class at Aurora Elementary at its D.A.R.E. graduation.
Aurora students graduate from D.A.R.E. Program
Elizabeth Hunter
Photo #1: Officially graduating from the D.A.R.E. program Monday, Feb. 5 was Katie Lorence’s fifth grade class.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Hampton Public Schools
Hampton School sets its 2024-25 calendar
Ron Burtz
While there are still three months to go in the current school year, the Hampton Board of Education set the district’s official calendar for the 2024-25 school year at its February meeting Monday night. Under the new calendar, the first day of school will be Wednesday, Aug.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
