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Marilyn Vrana (left), David Olson, Holly Schmit, Phil Troester, Bob Spotanski and Laura Jobman stand with a portion of the 93 donated backpacks for students at Aurora Elementary and Middle School. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Marilyn Vrana (left), David Olson, Holly Schmit, Phil Troester, Bob Spotanski and Laura Jobman stand with a portion of the 93 donated backpacks for students at Aurora Elementary and Middle School. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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‘Pack ‘em Back to School’ preps students for new year

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
As the beginning of the school year draws closer, area churches have gathered together to make sure all students have the supplies they need. The “Pack ‘em Back to School” program isn’t new to Aurora and has been handled for a number of years by the Messiah Lutheran Church.
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4R board, staff welcome new school year

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
With a fairly light agenda compared to previous meetings, the 4R School Board powered through a few action items Monday and heard from administration on the first full staff day of school and their optimism moving forward into a new school year. While Supt.
From left: John Christenson, Craig Shaffer and Chuck Anderson help unload bags and buckets filled with groceries during the Can Care-A-Van. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

From left: John Christenson, Craig Shaffer and Chuck Anderson help unload bags and buckets filled with groceries during the Can Care-A-Van. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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Can Care-A-Van stocks the Hamilton County Food Pantry yet again

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
When communities work together in a competition against themselves, everybody wins. That theory rang true for the Hamilton County Food Pantry during the annual Can Care-A-Van fundraiser Aug. 4.
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Flys, floats, rolls

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
One event for public enjoyment at this year’s Hamilton County Fair featured a first-time fair appearance for a ‘Flys, Floats or Rolls’ show Aug. 1 that showcased many different modes of transportation.
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Fun Fly draws RC pilots to Aurora

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Aurora RC Flyers hosted a “Fun Fly” event Saturday, with 18 remote control enthusiasts showing up at the flying field near the Aurora airport. Pictured above, Steve Blayney of Grand Island brings his plane in after a safe landing. At right, Corey Luth of Lincoln prepares his biplane for takeoff.
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St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s hold First Communion

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
First Holy Communion, usually celebrated in 2nd grade, was held on Sunday for Hamilton County Catholic students from St. Mary's, Aurora, and St. Joseph's, Giltner. The students are now in 3rd grade, as the ceremony was postponed on April 5 because of the pandemic.
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News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Marriage licenses Trent M. Arndt, Aurora and Nekia M. Samway, Aurora. Grant M. Conroy, McCool Junction and Hannah J. Bamesberger, Hampton. Hamilton County Traffic Docket Jose J. Jaime, Hesperia, Calif.
Fully embracing Thursday’s “beach day” theme for Aurora’s 2020 band camp were, from left, trumpeters Cole Krejci (9), Emi Huls (9) and Wyatt James (10). News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Fully embracing Thursday’s “beach day” theme for Aurora’s 2020 band camp were, from left, trumpeters Cole Krejci (9), Emi Huls (9) and Wyatt James (10). News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

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Despite COVID, band plays on

Jeni Obermier
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Nothing seems to slow the Aurora High School marching band as they complete their week-long band camp in anticipation of the upcoming season. While the performances may look different and competitions have been canceled, director Dan Sodomka is optimistic as he looks to the future.