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Bob Leach says he gripes about the COVID-driven protocol which restricts his activities at East Park Villa, but tries to stay positive and “just roll with the punches.”

Bob Leach says he gripes about the COVID-driven protocol which restricts his activities at East Park Villa, but tries to stay positive and “just roll with the punches.”

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Prolonged isolation can be struggle for elderly

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
COVID fatigue has become yet another symptom of a global pandemic now in its ninth month, especially for elderly residents confined to their rooms at times with limited access to loved ones in one of three assisted living and long-term care facilities in Aurora.
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4R board updates its COVID-19 plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
An emergency meeting was held by the Aurora School Board Monday night in an effort to reapprove an updated school operations policy.  A handful of changes were made, including the addition of a new phase (making the district’s plan now a five-phase situation, instead of four) and contingency plan.
Students who organized the fundraiser.

Students who organized the fundraiser.

Food Fight raises $2,785.52 for Hamilton County Food Pantry

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Students at the Aurora Elementary School held the 12th annual Food Fight to raise donations for the Hamilton County Food Pantry.  In previous years students have brought in food items, but due to the ongoing pandemic it was decided to switch to collecting coins.
This parade commander was a large part of the celebration.

This parade commander was a large part of the celebration.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Espressions returns to downtown Aurora  Originally established in 1999 by Linsey Snider and her daughter Heidi Walters, Espressions in downtown Aurora has reopened its doors. Walters has returned to Aurora to continue serving coffee, home-cooked lunches and more to those who stop in.
During one of many virtual learning sessions Edgerton staff members Nicole Havlik (left), Deb Miller and John Boeder were on deck to educate, and make sure things went smoothly.

During one of many virtual learning sessions Edgerton staff members Nicole Havlik (left), Deb Miller and John Boeder were on deck to educate, and make sure things went smoothly.

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Edgerton holiday fundraiser cancelled, donations still critical

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Out of concern for the safety of its own community, the staff and board of Aurora’s Edgerton Explorit Center have decided to cancel the annual holiday fundraiser celebration.
Elective surgeries suspended again as COVID-19 hospital case numbers rise.

Elective surgeries suspended again as COVID-19 hospital case numbers rise.

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COVID-19 alarm reaches new high

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
State and local officials sounded a more heightened pandemic alarm this week, urging residents to be more vigilant in their efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Gov.
Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox, left, and EMS Captain Brent Dethlefs stand by one of the city’s four ambulances, used as part of the new fire-based emergency medical service.

Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox, left, and EMS Captain Brent Dethlefs stand by one of the city’s four ambulances, used as part of the new fire-based emergency medical service.

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City reports 1st-year learning curve with fire-based EMS

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
One year after taking over what had been a county owned and operated ambulance service, city leaders say it was the right decision to launch a fire-based EMS unit, though admitting that they faced an accelerated learning curve in the midst of a global pandemic.
DeMoine Adams tells Aurora High School Junior Leadership Academy students that leadership is the new cool.

DeMoine Adams tells Aurora High School Junior Leadership Academy students that leadership is the new cool.

DeMoine Adams gives lesson on leadership

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The Junior Leadership Academy at Aurora High School invited a familiar face back to the building last week for a lesson in leadership.
Colonel John Bolduc (left) presents Trooper Ravi Singh with the Superintendent Distinguished Service Award.

Colonel John Bolduc (left) presents Trooper Ravi Singh with the Superintendent Distinguished Service Award.

Singh earns Distinguished Service Award

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Aurora Trooper Ravi Singh of the Nebraska State Patrol was recently awarded the Superintendent Distinguished Service Award for going above the call of duty during an accident earlier in the year.