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Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally.

Vaccinations reach 32% in county

Just under 32 percent of Hamilton County residents have received a COVID vaccination more than a year after the pandemic began to spread locally, prompting words of cautious optimism last week from Teresa Anderson.
Sara Johnson stands by a trailer she is using as the temporary home of Coasters Coffee Co. Her business will move soon into the newly renovated space in the background, located at 1003 Q St., by the Aurora Wash House and Verizon.

Sara Johnson stands by a trailer she is using as the temporary home of Coasters Coffee Co. Her business will move soon into the newly renovated space in the background, located at 1003 Q St., by the Aurora Wash House and Verizon.

Hwy 34 facility home to 3 businesses

A three-for-one business transition is unfolding now on Highway 34, with renovation work well underway on an expanded facility which is now home to the Aurora Wash House, Verizon and Coasters Coffee Co.
Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

Aurora Public Schools ushers in a new age with a mobile app friendly communications style.

New 4R website, mobile app up and running

Visitors to the Aurora Public Schools website may find it looking a little different than it has in years past. The district did in fact approve this upgrade and with it tackled a whole new approach to communication, complete with a mobile app.
Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.

Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.

Hampton researching water well options

Village leaders reviewed options last week to address concerns with rising nitrate levels on one of Hampton’s two main wells, emphasizing that water remains safe for drinking though the No. 2 well is currently shut down.
An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

An honor guard took care of Lyle's casket, removing it from the hearse and standing guard.

Welcome home, Lyle Reab

Giltner native Lyle Reab was killed in action while fighting in Germany during WWII. After his previously unidentified remains were officially tied to Reab, the journey started to get this WWII hero home.
Peg Lackore (left) and Tyler Jensen have been reunited in physical therapy 22 years after she helped him on the road to recovery.

Peg Lackore (left) and Tyler Jensen have been reunited in physical therapy 22 years after she helped him on the road to recovery.

This week's top stories

Physical therapy unites Peg Lackore, Tyler Jensen across the years Having to go through physical therapy is a tough process, but it helps when there is someone familiar to help along the way.
Tori Swanson (left) and Desiree Christenson show off both the Nebraska Passport booklet and their sign welcoming visitors to the Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.

Tori Swanson (left) and Desiree Christenson show off both the Nebraska Passport booklet and their sign welcoming visitors to the Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.

Cottonwood Gallery a Passport stop

Both locals and visitors to the town of Aurora will be able to check off one place on the Nebraska Passport Program list by visiting Cottonwood Gallery and Arts.
Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Hampton native Jodi Jefferson retired from the Air Force in 2020 and quickly settled into her Omaha kitchen, where she now spends time baking specialty cakes and cupcakes.

Busy Bee Baking Co. a recipe for Jefferson to give back

Retiring from an Air Force career she loved in 2020 meant that Jodi Jefferson had to find a new focus in her life and she found it almost immediately in a warm and familiar place -- at home in her kitchen.
Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton Booster Days 2021 is set for this weekend.

Hampton ready to celebrate Booster Days ’21

Hampton’s main street will be filled again in early June with the return of Booster Days. After a one-year recess caused by the pandemic, committee planners say they are excited to give the community an opportunity to celebrate, together, once again.