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The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

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County fair to offer week full of fun

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair. In this milestone year for the ag society, its 150th birthday, the group has chosen to expand the fair to a week-long showcase of the county’s love for its agricultural roots -- past and present.
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Proposed Aurora Community Fieldhouse project shared with 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting.  This presentation detailed a proposed project, the Aurora Community Fieldhouse, in all its facets. Of note, the proposed $4.
Debbie Sorensen of Phillips joined the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.

Debbie Sorensen of Phillips joined the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday.

Potential Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area draws concern

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Debbie Sorensen of Phillips joined the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting Monday to air her concerns on the proposed Kansas Nebraska Heritage Area designation that, if passed, would include Hamilton County land.
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ANR

Blue Star quilts honor past guild members

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild put on its annual quilt show during this year’s A’ROR’N Days celebration.  Among the variety of quilts, a blue star could be seen pinned to some of them. This star designated quilts made by guild members who had passed away, some very recently.
As superintendent, Marcia Traudt has made a point to have a hand in many aspects of her animals. Here she stands next to the table tops she and her husband built to hold poultry and rabbit cages.

As superintendent, Marcia Traudt has made a point to have a hand in many aspects of her animals. Here she stands next to the table tops she and her husband built to hold poultry and rabbit cages.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Marcia Traudt celebrates 40 years as fair superintendent The Hamilton County Fair is on the horizon and with it a familiar face will be found at the livestock and animal arenas -- Marcia Traudt.
Youth participating in the Health Performance Project Summer Summit got in some exercise while studying various ways that performance is impacted by how your treat your body.

Youth participating in the Health Performance Project Summer Summit got in some exercise while studying various ways that performance is impacted by how your treat your body.

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Health performance focus of summer summit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
A group of more than 40 teenagers gathered at The Leadership Center in Aurora last month to gain a science-based perspective on how to manage their time, exercise, food and sleep, studying the combined impact those factors have on their bodies.
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Concerned citizens address 4R board

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Nebraska’s new proposed health standards was a topic garnering much discussion Monday during the 4R School Board meeting. A handful of concerned community members were present to share their thoughts and questions with school board members during public participation.
Construction crews were busy Friday putting down forms to pour the first basement in 14 homes expected to be built this year in a new housing subdivision on the east side of Phillips. Rising lumber costs increased the target price from $217,000 to $259,000.

Construction crews were busy Friday putting down forms to pour the first basement in 14 homes expected to be built this year in a new housing subdivision on the east side of Phillips. Rising lumber costs increased the target price from $217,000 to $259,000.

Housing development a go in Phillips

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Progress is visible in Phillips this week, where several large, fresh holes in the ground reflect major steps forward in a 56-lot housing redevelopment project announced earlier this year.
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High Plains Community Schools

HPC establishes girls wrestling

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
The High Plains Community School (HPC) Board of Education met Monday night to discuss changes to their activity programs. First on the table was whether or not to establish girl’s wrestling as its own sport, separate from the boy’s.