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Jerry and Mary Ann Hinrichs have some guests in their yard that have been catching the eye of those passing through Giltner for a while now.

Jerry and Mary Ann Hinrichs have some guests in their yard that have been catching the eye of those passing through Giltner for a while now.

Waving to the pumpkin people

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Jerry and Mary Ann Hinrichs have some guests in their yard that have been catching the eye of those passing through Giltner for a while now.  These pumpkin people have been greeting traffic for years now with a friendly wave and a reminder of the fall season.
Aurora firefighters on the scene of a field fire Tuesday near Marquette.

Aurora firefighters on the scene of a field fire Tuesday near Marquette.

Field fire near Marquette

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Marquette and Aurora firefighters battled wind and dry conditions Tuesday afternoon in putting out a field fire just east and north of Marquette. Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox reported that the fire was apparently ignited by a pickup in the field and quickly spread to the north.
The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Aurora fire training center ensures ‘everyone goes home’ The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department has been hard at work, training to keep both themselves and their community safe.  Though not always faced with situations they can predict, it’s important to be ready for it.
The Prairie Plains Resource Institute staff pictured from left: Amy Jones, Jared Sullivan, Jeff Gustafson, Mike Bullerman and Sarah Bailey.

The Prairie Plains Resource Institute staff pictured from left: Amy Jones, Jared Sullivan, Jeff Gustafson, Mike Bullerman and Sarah Bailey.

Jones takes the helm as PPRI’s new director

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Long-time employee Amy Jones has been named executive director of the Prairie Plains Resource Institute, stepping into her new role Oct. 4. “The board is very excited to have Amy Jones take on the executive director role for PPRI,” said board president Brad Bangs.
This aerial view of the Streeter Subdivision in Aurora shows where 60 housing lots have been approved and will soon begin various phases of infrastructure construction. Streeter third and fourth additions are located toward the center portion of the photo, between Westfield Quality Care at bottom right and the 10-unit Streeter Second Subdivision at top left.

This aerial view of the Streeter Subdivision in Aurora shows where 60 housing lots have been approved and will soon begin various phases of infrastructure construction. Streeter third and fourth additions are located toward the center portion of the photo, between Westfield Quality Care at bottom right and the 10-unit Streeter Second Subdivision at top left.

Bids awarded on housing project

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The Aurora City Council awarded bids last week on infrastructure improvements in the Streeter 3rd and 4th subdivisions, a significant step forward in an effort to address the community’s housing shortage with a planned 60-lot housing project.
Todd and Teresa Vettel stand on the Highway 34 and 5th Street site which will soon be the location of a Scooter’s Coffee. Vettel and his two brothers, Tim and Trevor, were born in Aurora and spent their early childhood years here.

Todd and Teresa Vettel stand on the Highway 34 and 5th Street site which will soon be the location of a Scooter’s Coffee. Vettel and his two brothers, Tim and Trevor, were born in Aurora and spent their early childhood years here.

Scooters Coffee to locate in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The busy Highway 34 location that for years housed the Hamilton Manor is about to get its first commercial tenant as three brothers with Aurora ties have announced plans to build a Scooter’s Coffee franchise on the site.
Students Jax Wiesen, Hailey Eastman and Logan McKay helped serve the meals. Ryan Nickerson with CPI was on-scene during the meal as well as FBLA sponsor Jackie Hinrichs.

Students Jax Wiesen, Hailey Eastman and Logan McKay helped serve the meals. Ryan Nickerson with CPI was on-scene during the meal as well as FBLA sponsor Jackie Hinrichs.

Giltner FBLA helps feed the farmers

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
As harvest rolls along, members of the Giltner FBLA team have rallied for the third year to show their support to area farmers. On Oct. 12, members served meals from the Giltner CPI building to share their thanks.
Denise McGovern-Gallagher, left, with Grand Island Area Clean Community Systems, works with Rotary and Aurora football volunteers to sort and load up various hazardous waste materials brought to the fairgrounds Saturday morning.

Denise McGovern-Gallagher, left, with Grand Island Area Clean Community Systems, works with Rotary and Aurora football volunteers to sort and load up various hazardous waste materials brought to the fairgrounds Saturday morning.

Rotary Club’s hazardous waste collection day a success

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
It was a feel-good day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Saturday as volunteers combined to collect an estimated 24,000 pounds of hazardous waste, computer components and paper ready for shredding at the Aurora Rotary Club’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day.
Aurora housing market continues to grow.

Aurora housing market continues to grow.

Two new homes boost building permits

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Two new single-family dwellings boosted the building permit total to $779,335 in September, the highest monthly total to date in 2021. See how the numbers add up in this week's ANR business page report.
Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

Photo courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Grand Island Independent // Brandon McDonough shares his inspirational story of tragedy, despair and triumph during the Heartland United Way kickoff luncheon Thursday in Grand Island.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
United Way kicks off with a message of hope The Heartland United Way kicked off its 2021 campaign Thursday with a heart-felt message from a man who said his life and so many others have been changed by the generosity and goodwill of others.