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Scanning this QR code at the Plainsman Museum will take viewers to a new display featuring narrated scripts and archive photographs explaining the exhibit.

Scanning this QR code at the Plainsman Museum will take viewers to a new display featuring narrated scripts and archive photographs explaining the exhibit.

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Museum tapping technology to enhance viewer experience

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The Plainsman Museum hosted its annual meeting Sunday, reviewing progress and updates made during the past year while also sharing a first glimpse of technology being developed to enhance guests’ experience with videos and historical scripts narrated by local volunteers.
Steve Shannon of Aurora is one of many former athletes and coaches now working with Fundraising University, a company that helps various organizations raise money.

Steve Shannon of Aurora is one of many former athletes and coaches now working with Fundraising University, a company that helps various organizations raise money.

Shannon grows role with Fundraising U.

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A former high school football coach is helping support young athletes and community organizations in a different way now, providing a platform to raise money through Fundraising University.
Eggs prices have increased across the country, with Aurora Mall co-manager Kim Moellenberndt stating that the store is taking less profit on eggs to keep prices as low as possible.

Eggs prices have increased across the country, with Aurora Mall co-manager Kim Moellenberndt stating that the store is taking less profit on eggs to keep prices as low as possible.

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Egg prices soaring in Hamilton County

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
People are counting their eggs more carefully after price increases have rocked grocery shopping lists all over the nation.  Prices on large class shell eggs have increased 238 percent, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, from December 2021 to December 2022.
Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Aurora’s Aleah Vinkenberg guards Seward’s Eden Schulz all the way to the floor in the second half of the Jays’ 52-36 win over the Huskies Friday night.

Fourth quarter struggles doom Aurora on the road Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Aurora’s girls looked prime for a big road victory over a conference rival before things went sideways in the fourth quarter.
Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.

Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.

County talks Extension Office move

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Plans might soon be moving forward to bring Hamilton County’s Extension office out to a new home at the fairgrounds.
This video footage confirms that Bob and Loveda Proctor stopped at the Pump & Pantry on Hwy 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12. It is the last known sighting of the Aurora couple.

This video footage confirms that Bob and Loveda Proctor stopped at the Pump & Pantry on Hwy 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12. It is the last known sighting of the Aurora couple.

Video confirms Proctor sighting in Hastings Jan. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The month-long search for an elderly Aurora couple missing since Jan. 11 led to a specific sighting early that next morning, the family reported on Friday, with Bob and Loveda Proctor confirmed by video tape to be at the Pump & Pantry on Highway 6 south of Hastings at 1:02 a.m., Jan. 12.
Giltner students Cooper Reeson, Kylon Jurgens and Caleb Schrock took home a statewide first place finish in the SIFMA stock market contest, competing against more than 300 other high school teams in Nebraska.

Giltner students Cooper Reeson, Kylon Jurgens and Caleb Schrock took home a statewide first place finish in the SIFMA stock market contest, competing against more than 300 other high school teams in Nebraska.

Giltner students top stock market competition

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A handful of Giltner High School students have claimed statewide glory thanks to the Stock Market Game -- a program that, in Nebraska, puts students in grades 4-12 through a mock stock exchange period to see who comes out on top.
Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
AHS starting up scholarship nights for seniors Aurora High School’s counseling office staff is now holding weekly scholarship nights for seniors. Every Tuesday night through the end of February, the office will be open for any senior seeking assistance.
Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

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Weaving with family: Fassnacht brings pot holders to life

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Edging close to 100, 98-year-old Ramer Fassnacht weaves hot pad holders in a variety of colorful and distinctive patterns, to pass the time. In an added bonus, Fassnacht’s three daughters have joined his cause, selling his creations in the last year since he’s mastered his craft.
Stacie Holliday, left, and Deborah Hutsell both live in Hamilton County and report growing success selling real estate through Lincoln-based BancWise Realty.

Stacie Holliday, left, and Deborah Hutsell both live in Hamilton County and report growing success selling real estate through Lincoln-based BancWise Realty.

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Holliday, Hutsell plant BancWise flag in local housing market

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Two local women with strong family ties to Hamilton County are reporting early success and growth as independent contractors for a Lincoln-based real estate firm, selling houses from their home offices in what they agree is an ideal personal and professional fit.