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Erin Akerson gives a teary embrace to her daughter, Millie, while father Steve looks on.

Erin Akerson gives a teary embrace to her daughter, Millie, while father Steve looks on.

Welcome to kindergarten

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
There were smiles as well as tears Monday morning as parents dropped off their children for the first day of elementary school in Aurora. Pictured above, Erin Akerson gives a teary embrace to her daughter, Millie, while father Steve looks on.
An aerial view of the Aurora Development Corporation's Mission Critical site south of Aurora on Highway 14.

An aerial view of the Aurora Development Corporation's Mission Critical site south of Aurora on Highway 14.

ADC plans groundbreaking at Mission Critical site

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Golden shovels will break the dirt Friday at a 135-acre site on Highway 14 south of Aurora which local officials say represents a significant milestone in the growth of Aurora and greater Hamilton County.
Phillips Memorial Hall

Phillips Memorial Hall

Sale of Phillips hall off again

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The sale of the Phillips Memorial Hall property from the village to the Phillips Community Foundation approved by the Village Board in a nearly three-hour meeting in July has been canceled, at least temporarily.
Dave Vettel, left, a co-owner of International Workforce Services, works with Tom Dibbern during a behind-the-wheel portion of the new bus driver training program. Dibbern was the first candidate to be trained in the program.

Dave Vettel, left, a co-owner of International Workforce Services, works with Tom Dibbern during a behind-the-wheel portion of the new bus driver training program. Dibbern was the first candidate to be trained in the program.

IWS working to fill niche with driver training services

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
An Aurora-based business which offers hands-on training for truck drivers has expanded its focus from international candidates to would-be drivers here in Nebraska, starting its broader mission by training local bus drivers to fill a pressing need within the Aurora 4R School District.
Children's book author Mary Ingram

Children's book author Mary Ingram

Saving the world through volunteering

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
A children’s book that has been 11 years in the making is being sent to schools and libraries all across Nebraska with a singular mission in mind.
The trumpet section blasts off with the Star Trek tribute that will be the opener of this year’s show.

The trumpet section blasts off with the Star Trek tribute that will be the opener of this year’s show.

A marching ballad that's out of this world

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Students from the Aurora High School marching band are reaching for the stars this year as students begin practicing and improving on the opening of this season’s show.The Marching Huskies will be covering music across the beloved sci-fi franchise, “Star Trek.
Get all the Hamilton County Fair results

Get all the Hamilton County Fair results

Get all the Hamilton County Fair results

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
From 4-H to FFA and from shows to exhibits, it's all right here in our 2023 Hamilton County Fair Results tab in this week's edition. The beef, swine, sheep and goat shows are all fully covered and you'll also find results from the dog and other animal shows as well.
Optimist Club of Aurora presents a donation check to the campers at Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR).

Optimist Club of Aurora presents a donation check to the campers at Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR).

Optimists donate to SOAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Ron Paider of the Optimist Club of Aurora, at left of check, presents a donation check to the campers at Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR). Campers, pictured in front of the Charles L.
Hamilton County Courthouse

Hamilton County Courthouse

Stuhr to continue working with county

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
In his last day on the job as Hamilton County Administrative Manager, Scott Stuhr learned that it wouldn’t actually be his last day, for 60 days at least.