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Giltner’s morning 3-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: McCoy Boehle, Scarlett Consbruck, Kaiden Harmon, Denton Sell, Emerysn Smith, Emelyn Gerberding, Pablo Martinez-Calderon. Back row: Liam Loveland, Chloe Sell, Avalynn Peard, Blaine Danielson, Kennalynn Pfeifer, Parker Zierott, Mason Huenefeld, Riley Bachman, Sophia Reynoso. Not pictured: Leo Stalvey.

Giltner’s morning 3-year-old preschool class includes front row from left: McCoy Boehle, Scarlett Consbruck, Kaiden Harmon, Denton Sell, Emerysn Smith, Emelyn Gerberding, Pablo Martinez-Calderon. Back row: Liam Loveland, Chloe Sell, Avalynn Peard, Blaine Danielson, Kennalynn Pfeifer, Parker Zierott, Mason Huenefeld, Riley Bachman, Sophia Reynoso. Not pictured: Leo Stalvey.

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Santa’s favorite cookie: an in-depth discussion

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
BigRich is a self-proclaimed “cookie guy.” Just like the big man in a red suit from the North Pole, cookies are a weakness. No, they’re necessary.  How else is Santa Claus supposed to deliver presents to every kid in one night? Cookies are required to get the job done.
The most recent COVID-19 update from Kirt Smith came in the form of a brief discussion with Hamilton County Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.

The most recent COVID-19 update from Kirt Smith came in the form of a brief discussion with Hamilton County Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.

Smith reports on local spread of COVID-19

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The most recent COVID-19 update from Kirt Smith came in the form of a brief discussion with Hamilton County Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.
Larry Ortega, a co-founder of the Nebraska Voter Accuracy Project, presented a number of data analysis reports Saturday in Aurora which he believes proves that the 2020 Nebraska election was fraudulent.

Larry Ortega, a co-founder of the Nebraska Voter Accuracy Project, presented a number of data analysis reports Saturday in Aurora which he believes proves that the 2020 Nebraska election was fraudulent.

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Voter Accuracy Project presentation airs election fraud concerns

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
A retired rocket scientist from Bellevue shared data analysis with a small group in Aurora Saturday which he believes proves with mathematical certainty that the 2020 election in Nebraska was fraudulent.
News-Register/Kurt Johnson Crews were busy last week just off the No. 4 green at Poco Creek Golf Course digging trenches and burying 24-inch pipes as part of the south interceptor sewer line expansion project.

News-Register/Kurt Johnson Crews were busy last week just off the No. 4 green at Poco Creek Golf Course digging trenches and burying 24-inch pipes as part of the south interceptor sewer line expansion project.

City council notes infrastructure progress

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved a number of pay applications and resolutions last week involving progress on the south interceptor sewer line expansion project now unfolding on the east edge of town. Facing a full agenda Dec.
The roof of the Robertshaw Insurance Agency building was blown off during Wednesday's storm.

The roof of the Robertshaw Insurance Agency building was blown off during Wednesday's storm.

High winds ravage Hamilton County

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
A wild weather event blew through Nebraska and Hamilton County Wednesday, bringing with it wind gusts near 90 miles per hour and leaving plenty of damage in its wake.  The first wave of storms came through around 2 p.m. as Hamilton County entered a tornado warning.
Craig Ratzlaff, left, and Darrell Schmidt helped load up food for families in need at Saturday’s holiday distribution at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Craig Ratzlaff, left, and Darrell Schmidt helped load up food for families in need at Saturday’s holiday distribution at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Food for the holidays a relief Bags filled with food fit for a holiday meal brought smiles to people on both sides of the table Saturday at the Hamilton County Food Pantry.
The Aurora 4R School Board meeting was packed to overflowing Monday afternoon, with almost everybody present for one agenda item -- baseball. 

The Aurora 4R School Board meeting was packed to overflowing Monday afternoon, with almost everybody present for one agenda item -- baseball. 

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Baseball gets a no decision, for now

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The Aurora 4R School Board meeting was packed to overflowing Monday afternoon, with almost everybody present for one agenda item -- baseball.
Local health care officials reported a disturbing rise in COVID cases this week as well as a warning that ICUs in referral hospitals that would normally accept transferred patients are full.

Local health care officials reported a disturbing rise in COVID cases this week as well as a warning that ICUs in referral hospitals that would normally accept transferred patients are full.

Surge in COVID cases causing concern

News Staff
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Local health care officials reported a disturbing rise in COVID cases this week as well as a warning that ICUs in referral hospitals that would normally accept transferred patients are full.
Deputy Secretary of State (elections division) Wayne Bena listened in, then spoke during Monday’s public hearing.

Deputy Secretary of State (elections division) Wayne Bena listened in, then spoke during Monday’s public hearing.

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Mail-in ballot plan stirs reaction

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
More than 20 local residents voiced their opposition to a proposal to convert Hamilton County to all mail-in ballots Monday in a hour-long public hearing which included input from a state elections official.
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Hampton Hawk test scores above statewide averages

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Hampton Supt. Holly Herzberg said she was generally pleased with the district’s performance in statewide testing results made public last week, though noting that there are many other factors that weigh into student learning and instruction.