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Hamilton County commissioners voted Monday to create a new bank account for COVID American Rescue Plan monies.

Hamilton County commissioners voted Monday to create a new bank account for COVID American Rescue Plan monies.

County creates new account, fund for COVID American Rescue monies

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met Monday with a light agenda. First on the list for discussion was to consider the creation of a separate bank account for funds received by the county from the COVID American Rescue Plan.
The buildings and house in the background are 14th Street lots rezoned last week by the Aurora City Council. The Aurora Cooperative has announced preliminary plans to expand operations from across the street, where the service center is now located.

The buildings and house in the background are 14th Street lots rezoned last week by the Aurora City Council. The Aurora Cooperative has announced preliminary plans to expand operations from across the street, where the service center is now located.

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Council approves zoning change to allow Aurora Co-op expansion The Aurora City Council approved a rezoning request last week, allowing the Aurora Cooperative to move forward with plans to expand its service center operations across 14th Street to the east.
Aurora and Hamilton County received good news this week in the form of a $1 million grant which local leaders say could have an impact on addressing the community’s housing needs for years to come.

Aurora and Hamilton County received good news this week in the form of a $1 million grant which local leaders say could have an impact on addressing the community’s housing needs for years to come.

Aurora receives $1M Rural Workforce Housing grant

Aurora and Hamilton County received good news this week in the form of a $1 million grant which local leaders say could have an impact on addressing the community’s housing needs for years to come. Gov.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were joined Monday by more than 20 individuals, some spilling out into the hallway beyond the meeting room. 

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were joined Monday by more than 20 individuals, some spilling out into the hallway beyond the meeting room. 

Citizens ask to establish 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners were joined Monday by more than 20 individuals, some spilling out into the hallway beyond the meeting room.
Loren Lippincott

Loren Lippincott

Lippincott seeking Dist. 34 Senate seat

Loren Lippincott, a farmer, Air Force veteran and conservative Republican from Central City, will run for the Nebraska Legislature District 34 seat in 2022.  The seat is currently held by Sen.
Carol Schuster will end a long and rewarding career as a speech pathologist at the end of the school year.

Carol Schuster will end a long and rewarding career as a speech pathologist at the end of the school year.

Schuster to finish chapter on 28-year speech pathology career

Moving on towards a bright, and hopefully relaxing future, Carol Schuster will be retiring in her position as a speech pathologist at Aurora Elementary School at the end of this school year.
Housing infrastructure costs will soon be a boost locally thanks to a $1M state grant.

Housing infrastructure costs will soon be a boost locally thanks to a $1M state grant.

Aurora receives $1M housing grant

Aurora was announced Thursday as one of several recipients of a Rural Workforce Housing Fund grant. The $1M grant, doubled by local matching funds, will create a $2M revolving loan fund to help provide housing infrastructure. For details and reaction see next week's ANR.
Pictured from left, Aurora pilots Dr. John Wilcox, Keal Bockelman and Brett Mitchell have agreed to share their aviation experience during the Edgerton Explorit Center’s first-ever air academy beginning June 28. At right is Mary Molliconi, the center’s executive director.

Pictured from left, Aurora pilots Dr. John Wilcox, Keal Bockelman and Brett Mitchell have agreed to share their aviation experience during the Edgerton Explorit Center’s first-ever air academy beginning June 28. At right is Mary Molliconi, the center’s executive director.

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Edgerton programming to go airborne The Edgerton Explorit Center will soar to new heights in June, expanding its popular summer camp series to include an air academy that will put youngsters in flight with the help of three local pilots.
Local concern is mounting surrounding President Biden’s January executive order.

Local concern is mounting surrounding President Biden’s January executive order.

Local voices express concern over 30 by 30 executive order

Local concern is mounting surrounding President Biden’s January executive order. Many citizens, figureheads and organizations have come forth with worries, questions and pushback. Among them, Hamilton County resident Debbie Sorensen addressed the issue with commissioners during last week’s meeting.