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U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts talks with local residents during his “Meet with Pete” visit to Aurora on Monday. Pictured from left are Mike Bergen, Francis McDonald and Kelsey Bergen.

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts talks with local residents during his “Meet with Pete” visit to Aurora on Monday. Pictured from left are Mike Bergen, Francis McDonald and Kelsey Bergen.

Sen. Ricketts voices concern with Biden policies

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Just a year after being appointed to the United States Senate Pete Ricketts told local constituents Monday in Aurora that he is focused on pushing back against the Biden Administration on issues involving overregulation, overtaxation and overspending.
Doug Frank, center, shares information with county board members Rich Nelson, right, and Nancy Salmon during Monday’s presentation at the Hamilton County Courthouse. More than 25 people attended the meeting, showing shared concern with the integrity of local elections.

Doug Frank, center, shares information with county board members Rich Nelson, right, and Nancy Salmon during Monday’s presentation at the Hamilton County Courthouse. More than 25 people attended the meeting, showing shared concern with the integrity of local elections.

County board told voter rolls are corrupt

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
An Ohio scientist and election data analyst advised county commissioners Monday that he has studied Hamilton County’s voter election rolls and found them to be “dramatically corrupted,” launching an effort by grassroots local citizens to urge the county to do away with electronic voting machines...
An HCF Call to Action

An HCF Call to Action

HCF seeks public comment on endowment bill

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF) is asking the public to comment on a bill currently being considered by the legislature which deals with endowment funds, however, the window for comment is short.
This was the scene at 2nd and G Streets in Hampton last Tuesday afternoon after workers repaired a water main break at that intersection. Village water users have been under a boil order for a week since the entire water system had to be shut down to make the repair.

This was the scene at 2nd and G Streets in Hampton last Tuesday afternoon after workers repaired a water main break at that intersection. Village water users have been under a boil order for a week since the entire water system had to be shut down to make the repair.

Hampton lifts water boil order

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The boil order that had been placed on Hampton Village water users more than a week ago has been lifted according to village Utility Supt. Chris Friesen. He reported Tuesday afternoon that water samples taken on Monday had come back showing no traces of E. coli bacteria.
Pictured from left are: Dereck Djernes, Chamber president; Kathryn Larson and Jana Gibson representing the Plainsman Museum, Civic Business of the year; Faith Gustafson, Ambassador of the Year; Jennifer Dennis, Ambassador of the Year; Paul Johnson with the Youth Center, Rising Star Award; Brock Wyatt, Community Leader of the Year; and Justise Rhoden, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured is Deanna Powell, owner of Dream Designs, which was recognized as Small Business of the Year

Pictured from left are: Dereck Djernes, Chamber president; Kathryn Larson and Jana Gibson representing the Plainsman Museum, Civic Business of the year; Faith Gustafson, Ambassador of the Year; Jennifer Dennis, Ambassador of the Year; Paul Johnson with the Youth Center, Rising Star Award; Brock Wyatt, Community Leader of the Year; and Justise Rhoden, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured is Deanna Powell, owner of Dream Designs, which was recognized as Small Business of the Year

Chamber celebrates year of growth

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth and success Thursday, hosting its annual banquet at the Bremer Center.
Pat Shaw of Aurora was announced as the new county business manager to replace Scott Stuhr who resigned last summer.

Pat Shaw of Aurora was announced as the new county business manager to replace Scott Stuhr who resigned last summer.

Shaw takes helm as county business manager

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
At the end of a six-month search process that started last summer, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners introduced its newly hired county business manager at its regular meeting on Monday.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s premier show choir, the Big Red Singers is seen here in one of their past performances in Aurora.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s premier show choir, the Big Red Singers is seen here in one of their past performances in Aurora.

Big Red Singers to perform here Sunday

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Big Red Singers are set for a return engagement at Aurora High School this Sunday afternoon and there will be at least one familiar face to Aurorans in the popular UNL musical group.
Polk United Methodist Church members brought new games and cornhole sets for mentors and their mentees to play with. From left, Audrey Samuelson, Sharon Johnson, Pastor Duncan Ibuuri and Karen Stevens.

Polk United Methodist Church members brought new games and cornhole sets for mentors and their mentees to play with. From left, Audrey Samuelson, Sharon Johnson, Pastor Duncan Ibuuri and Karen Stevens.

HPC TeamMates program receives ‘gifts from heart’

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The High Plains Community Schools’ TeamMates chapter hosted a lunch for mentees, their mentors and members of the Polk United Methodist Church as a thanks for the church’s $2,000 donation to the program Thursday afternoon.
Caleb Arnett arrives for his first court appearance in Dec. 2023

Caleb Arnett arrives for his first court appearance in Dec. 2023

Arnett preliminary hearing delayed

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
March 19 has been set as the next time for Caleb Arnett of Aurora to be back in Hamilton County Court to face charges of first degree murder related to the stabbing death of his stepfather.