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Chloe and Casey Nunnenkamp are well underway with renovations to the Jones building on Aurora’s downtown square. The couple estimates next spring for the completion date.

Chloe and Casey Nunnenkamp are well underway with renovations to the Jones building on Aurora’s downtown square. The couple estimates next spring for the completion date.

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Nunnenkamp revamps aging downtown structure From its beginning in 1881 as the Bank of Aurora to housing the Jones Agency, the building found on the southeast side of Aurora’s downtown square has grown and changed with the town.
A major upgrade to the hospital pharmacy is the focus of fundraising for MCHI’s Stay@Home Gala. Pictured here is MCHI’s Director of Pharmacy Nicole Dvorak, demonstrating the use of one of two new Primary Engineering Control (PEC) units, also known as “IV hoods.” The PECs purchased include a biological safety cabinet for hazardous preparations, such as chemotherapy treatments, and a laminar airflow workbench (pictured) for the preparation of non-hazardous drugs such as IV antibiotics...

A major upgrade to the hospital pharmacy is the focus of fundraising for MCHI’s Stay@Home Gala. Pictured here is MCHI’s Director of Pharmacy Nicole Dvorak, demonstrating the use of one of two new Primary Engineering Control (PEC) units, also known as “IV hoods.” The PECs purchased include a biological safety cabinet for hazardous preparations, such as chemotherapy treatments, and a laminar airflow workbench (pictured) for the preparation of non-hazardous drugs such as IV antibiotics...

Memorial Foundation offers Stay@Home gala

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Memorial Foundation is inviting patrons to continue supporting the Aurora hospital through its annual fundraising event, hosting a Stay@Home Gala this year in light of lingering pandemic protocols.
Kelsey Hofmann stands in front of a ring light amidst her line of women’s clothing, which she sells online with twice weekly shows on Facebook Live. Hofmann opened Urban Chic Boutique Jan. 31, operating at the After Hours Grafix building on Highway 14, where she and her husband Troy both own and operate their own businesses.

Kelsey Hofmann stands in front of a ring light amidst her line of women’s clothing, which she sells online with twice weekly shows on Facebook Live. Hofmann opened Urban Chic Boutique Jan. 31, operating at the After Hours Grafix building on Highway 14, where she and her husband Troy both own and operate their own businesses.

Hofmann launches Urban Chic Boutique

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Kelsey Hofmann made some stark realizations during the COVID-19 pandemic which prompted the launch of a new boutique business where early success is surprising even its owner. The Urban Chic Boutique went live Jan.
Sarah Bailey offers some hands-on lessons to young SOAR campers in 2019. Bailey will be leading PPRI’s Youth Naturalist and Nebraska Ecologist programs for older students this summer.

Sarah Bailey offers some hands-on lessons to young SOAR campers in 2019. Bailey will be leading PPRI’s Youth Naturalist and Nebraska Ecologist programs for older students this summer.

SOAR to return

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
After being grounded by the pandemic in 2020, SOAR will take flight again this summer, inviting area youth to enjoy learning in and about the great outdoors.
Sarah Martin holds up a tray of her microgreens. This Grand Island based business delivers fresh greens to both Phillips and Aurora.

Sarah Martin holds up a tray of her microgreens. This Grand Island based business delivers fresh greens to both Phillips and Aurora.

Third Day Microgreens offers new veggie option

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Sarah Martin is on a mission to share a new green option with Grand Island, Aurora and Phillips. Through her business, Third Day Microgreens, she is offering four varieties of microgreens delivered to the three communities every Friday.
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Hampton Lutheran prepares for cash, carry plant sale

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
With warm weather on the horizon, many people are turning their thoughts to gardening and plants and Hampton Lutheran School is there to help. Though their pre-sales are done, the school will be offering cash and carry for plants on April 24 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Hampton Auditorium.
This group of students led by community mentor Tina Larson (right), practices their quick pitch before their time infront of the judges.

This group of students led by community mentor Tina Larson (right), practices their quick pitch before their time infront of the judges.

Creative products result of Extension’s Inventure Day fun

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Aurora and Hampton sixth graders spent March 30 at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, working their way through the process of inventing never-before-seen imaginary businesses and products that were then pitched in front of a panel of judges.
Katherine Larson (left) and her mother Tina Larson, Executive Director of the Plainsman Museum, stand amidst the completed Community Works exhibition, on display officially April 6.

Katherine Larson (left) and her mother Tina Larson, Executive Director of the Plainsman Museum, stand amidst the completed Community Works exhibition, on display officially April 6.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Plainsman Museum to debut ‘Community Works’ display April 6 The time has come.  The Plainsman Museum in Aurora will officially be debuting its new exhibition, “Community Works” in collaboration with the Smithsonian Museum’s “Museum on Main Street” program, on April 6.
Anya Griffith, pictured at right, is the new owner of Hometown Roots Salon, which opened March 8 on the southeast corner of the downtown square. Pictured with her, from left, are employees Joni Retzlaff, Jessica Clark and Keri Hastings. Note the exposed brick in the background, reflecting the historic nature of the renovated structure.

Anya Griffith, pictured at right, is the new owner of Hometown Roots Salon, which opened March 8 on the southeast corner of the downtown square. Pictured with her, from left, are employees Joni Retzlaff, Jessica Clark and Keri Hastings. Note the exposed brick in the background, reflecting the historic nature of the renovated structure.

Hometown Roots opens downtown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
A downtown building came back to life this month with the debut of a new hair salon whose owner has roots planted deeply in Aurora — hence the name, Hometown Roots.
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday.

County expecting to receive $1.8M in COVID funds

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
County commissioners discussed procedures for receiving federal CARES Act funding Monday, reporting that Hamilton County is expected to receive $1.8 million in COVID relief funds, perhaps as early as May.