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From left, Curran Vetter hands Shane Thorell a plaque thanking him for 11 years of service on the Bremer Center board of directors, eight as president. At right is Trevor Thorell, who stepped in to fill his father’s seat on the board. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

From left, Curran Vetter hands Shane Thorell a plaque thanking him for 11 years of service on the Bremer Center board of directors, eight as president. At right is Trevor Thorell, who stepped in to fill his father’s seat on the board. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Bremer Center, a focal point for community meetings and events in Aurora for generations, opened its doors after a pandemic-forced shutdown recently with a new president now leading its volunteer board of directors.
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Flags to fly at half-staff to honor Mario Herrera

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
On Monday Gov. Pete Ricketts ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor the passing of Lincoln Police Department Investigator Mario Herrera. “Susanne and I were devastated to learn of the passing of Investigator Mario Herrera,” said Ricketts.
The crowds and list of exhibitors and activities were smaller at this year’s Nebraska State Fair, where the focus in 2020 was on youth and animal shows. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

The crowds and list of exhibitors and activities were smaller at this year’s Nebraska State Fair, where the focus in 2020 was on youth and animal shows. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Scaled-down fair well received

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Though the Nebraska State Fair was limited in size and scope this year by a global pandemic, the sentiment among fairgoers, volunteers and board members was unanimous — having a smaller State Fair was better than having no State Fair at all.
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Area schools prepare final 2020-21 budgets

Staff Reports
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
All four area school boards are in the final stages of budget preparation for the next fiscal year, facing a state-mandated deadline for having 2020-21 budgets approved by mid-September.
Edgerton educator Deb Miller takes a minute when the Edgerton is without guests to sanitize objects inside the new ‘laser island’ exhibit. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Edgerton educator Deb Miller takes a minute when the Edgerton is without guests to sanitize objects inside the new ‘laser island’ exhibit. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

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Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
A treasured local business and unique resource for the youth of Hamilton County, the Edgerton Explorit Center is on of many places across the state that has adapted to and overcome challenges presented by the present pandemic climate.
Jim and Kay Lindquist stand in the midst of equipment at their Giltner blacksmith shop. Jim founded the company in 1969 and Kay joined him as business manager in 1991. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Jim and Kay Lindquist stand in the midst of equipment at their Giltner blacksmith shop. Jim founded the company in 1969 and Kay joined him as business manager in 1991. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

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Auction to bring end of an era for Lindquist Welding

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
If you ask Jim Lindquist the secret to his success as a selfmade manufacturing entrepreneur/engineer, his answer could be summed up in one word — vision.
Original courthouse stands tall

Original courthouse stands tall

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Original courthouse stands tall

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
The old courthouse in Hamilton County was photographed in 1878 with 11 men and one woman standing in front. A child was on the second floor looking out of a window. This building would ultimately end up burning to the ground in 1894. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum
Card shower to honor Roger Happold’s 80th birthday

Card shower to honor Roger Happold’s 80th birthday

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Card shower to honor Roger Happold’s 80th birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Look who turns 80 on September 10th! The family of Roger Happold would like to honor him with a card shower. Roger Happold is married to Shirley Happold. They have three children: Doug Happold of Doniphan, Lori Williams of Seward, and Lisa Happold of Grand Island. Roger is a proud grandpa.