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Pictured above are members of this year's Aurora lifeguard crew.

Pictured above are members of this year's Aurora lifeguard crew.

Lifeguard crew

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The summer lifeguard crew for the Aurora Aquatic Center gathered in late April for a training session, pausing briefly for a staff photo. Pictured front from left: Emerson Danville, Keri Wagoner, Eli Talkington, Allison Bangs, Brianna Spady, Ella Mitchell, Meri Sanderson.
Memorial Day activities, including a 21-gun salute, are planned for Monday.

Memorial Day activities, including a 21-gun salute, are planned for Monday.

Memorial Day events to honor veterans

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Hamilton County locals are invited to attend Memorial Day events in various communities on Monday to honor veterans who died while serving in the American military. The Aurora American Legion Post 42 and Aurora VFW Post 4993 will conduct services at five locations, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation Tammy Morris is pictured with 2023 Eloe Award winner Haley Sigler.

Executive director of the Hamilton Community Foundation Tammy Morris is pictured with 2023 Eloe Award winner Haley Sigler.

Elementary teacher Haley Sigler wins Eloe Award

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Each year, nominations are accepted for the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership. Since 2011 the Hamilton Community Foundation has presented an Aurora Public Schools staff with the Eloe Award.
This field near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign on Highway 14 has been dubbed Mission Critical by the Aurora Development Corporation. A preliminary plat of 136.49 acres and final plat of 20 acres was approved May 9 by the Aurora City Council for Brandt Consolidated Inc. to build a plant on the site.

This field near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign on Highway 14 has been dubbed Mission Critical by the Aurora Development Corporation. A preliminary plat of 136.49 acres and final plat of 20 acres was approved May 9 by the Aurora City Council for Brandt Consolidated Inc. to build a plant on the site.

City Council approves plats, annexation for Mission Critical

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Mission Critical, a project initiated by the Aurora Development Corporation (ADC) to attract ag-based businesses to a plot of land near the “Welcome to Aurora” sign, took a major step forward last week thanks to action by the Aurora City Council.
Shown above is the expanded southern event/conference room in the Bremer Community Center. The new space can hold up to 300 people.

Shown above is the expanded southern event/conference room in the Bremer Community Center. The new space can hold up to 300 people.

Bremer Center finishes major interior renovation project

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Chief Industries Inc. finished most of the interior renovations of the Bremer Community Center this month adding new style, enhancements and rooms to the gathering place off of Highway 14.
Pictured from left are Sara Diaz, Clemens Kramer, Adrik Diaz, Aoi Togawa and Dario Diaz.

Pictured from left are Sara Diaz, Clemens Kramer, Adrik Diaz, Aoi Togawa and Dario Diaz.

This week's top stories

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Kramer cherishing opportunity to be an American After years of imagining it, foreign exchange student Clemens Kramer, an exchange student from German, finally gets to experience the American dream for himself.
Rick Nelson, a senior consultant with the Nebraska Public Power District, shared insight in Aurora Friday on how economic development efforts have changed over the years.

Rick Nelson, a senior consultant with the Nebraska Public Power District, shared insight in Aurora Friday on how economic development efforts have changed over the years.

Nelson: Economic development goals, process have changed

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Just days after making two major announcements regarding housing and business development in the community, Aurora hosted a luncheon at the Bremer Center Friday focusing on the need for and impact of on-going economic development efforts.
Diana Rodriguez

Diana Rodriguez

Rodriguez joins ANR advertising staff

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Diana Rodriguez has joined the Aurora News-Register staff as a new advertising representative. Rodriguez moved to Aurora just over a year ago, after living in Grand Island for many years.
Artist Madison Vetter talks with fellow artist Cindy McClellan with BeNt Shadows Art and Design at a reception at Grape Frog this Friday. Vetter was the first artist showcased at Grape Frog, which will hold a reception for local artists every second Friday of the month.

Artist Madison Vetter talks with fellow artist Cindy McClellan with BeNt Shadows Art and Design at a reception at Grape Frog this Friday. Vetter was the first artist showcased at Grape Frog, which will hold a reception for local artists every second Friday of the month.

Grape Frog starts artist receptions

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Grape Frog co-owner Loren Berthelsen hosted Madison Vetter and his artwork Friday for the first of what will be monthly receptions for artists in Hamilton County.