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Aurora Cooperative CEO Chris Decker, left, and board chairman Paul McHargue gave a brief “Stte of the Co-op” presentation during last week’s annual meeting in Grand Island.

Aurora Cooperative CEO Chris Decker, left, and board chairman Paul McHargue gave a brief “Stte of the Co-op” presentation during last week’s annual meeting in Grand Island.

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More than 700 attend Aurora Co-op meeting

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
More than 700 farmers, ranchers, FFA students and people with a vested interest in agriculture attended the Aurora Cooperative annual meeting in Grand Island last week, where CEO Chris Decker reflected on the company’s mantra — “Here for the long haul.
Mayor Marlin Seeman

Mayor Marlin Seeman

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Seeman decides not to run again for mayor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman announced this week that he will pass the city’s leadership gavel on to someone else at the end of the year, having decided not to seek re-election for another four-year term.Seeman has served 20 years as mayor during two different stints.
Chris and Michelle Small

Chris and Michelle Small

Couples learn to dance their way to healthy marriages

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Couples in the Aurora area had the opportunity to learn ballroom dancing and even get out on the dance floor themselves at a Valentine’s-related event held at the Bremer Center on a recent Friday night leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Kylon Jurgens & Reagan Thompson

Kylon Jurgens & Reagan Thompson

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Giltner grads Jurgens, Thompson share major changes

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Planting a seed in AgronomyPrior to graduating from Giltner High School in 2024, college sophomore Kylon Jurgens had his eyes set on studying pre-med biology after seeing how his doctors were vital in his recovery from shoulder surgeries.
Ortegren & Hahn

Ortegren & Hahn

Phone call rekindles 74-year friendship

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Two elderly Hordville natives, who first went to work together nearly 75 years ago and haven’t seen each other in decades, met again by phone recently and, according to their children, for the next few minutes it was like all those years just melted away.
Hampton Village Board news

Hampton Village Board news

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Hampton village sales tax proposal on hold

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Discussions about a possible sales tax in Hampton to help support the community daycare center have been put on hold pending the possible formation of a grassroots committee to lead the effort.