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The Aurora City Council has reduced the city's annual contribution to the Chamber of Commerce

The Aurora City Council has reduced the city's annual contribution to the Chamber of Commerce

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Council reduces Chamber funding

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Mayor Marlin Seeman cast the deciding vote last week to authorize a $5,000 dues payment to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce after the city council considered denying the $7,500 request before eventually approving a reduced amount.The lengthy discussion during the Aug.
Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

Swimmers cool off during one of summer’s hotter days at the Aurora Aquatic Facility. The pool, which closed for the season last week, saw a daily average of 259 swimmers throughout the 2026 season.

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Pool season deemed a splashing success

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
It was smooth sailing for the Aurora Aquatic Facility during the 2026 pool season which ended last week. The facility saw an average daily attendance of 259 swimmers.Madison Farris, who co-manages the facility along with Ellie Cerveny, said the season went well with few interruptions due to weather.
Aurora native, AHS grad and former high school assistant principal Cody Hoegh stepped into a new role this fall as principal at Aurora Elementary School.

Aurora native, AHS grad and former high school assistant principal Cody Hoegh stepped into a new role this fall as principal at Aurora Elementary School.

Hoegh brings experience, familiar face to new role

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
For Cody Hoegh, stepping into the principal’s office at Aurora Elementary School this fall has been less about starting over and more about returning to familiar territory.
TDLC Cruise Night

TDLC Cruise Night

Silver anniversary TDLC Cruise

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Around 50 shiny late model and vintage vehicles rolled into Hampton Friday evening for the 25th annual TDLC Cruise Night. Despite rain earlier in the day, the evening turned out fine for the event that drew car enthusiasts and vehicles from a wide area
Pictured from from left, Olivia Flood (K-12 Art), Tanner Willis (2nd Grade), Lydia Goracke (7-12 Business/CTE) and Sarah Logue (9-12 ELA).

Pictured from from left, Olivia Flood (K-12 Art), Tanner Willis (2nd Grade), Lydia Goracke (7-12 Business/CTE) and Sarah Logue (9-12 ELA).

New members of the Hawk Family

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hampton Schools welcomed four new staff members to the nest when school started last week. Stopping for a group photo at the staff luncheon at the Plainsman Museum last Tuesday were Olivia Flood (K-12 Art), Tanner Willis (2nd Grade), Lydia Goracke (7-12 Business/CTE) and Sarah Logue (9-12 ELA).
The Aurora Booster Club has invested $130,000 over past 3 years

The Aurora Booster Club has invested $130,000 over past 3 years

Aurora Booster Club looks to expand its reach

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
With fall sports teams now busy preparing for the season ahead, the Aurora Booster Club is tuning up its game as well with a membership drive designed to invite more people to support the Huskies in various ways both on and off the field.
Everyone who qualifies as a member of the Hamilton County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will receive the equipment shown here, plus a two-way radio and other items.

Everyone who qualifies as a member of the Hamilton County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will receive the equipment shown here, plus a two-way radio and other items.

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Volunteers sought for Emergency Response Team

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The concept of neighbors helping neighbors is deeply ingrained in Nebraska culture, from farmers showing up with tractors and disks to help put out a field fire to people coming from far and wide to help clean up after a flood or tornado.
Carl Franklin is the owner and artist at Moonlight Statuary in Aurora, displaying hundreds of concrete statues in his yard, driveway and around his home at 604 K St..

Carl Franklin is the owner and artist at Moonlight Statuary in Aurora, displaying hundreds of concrete statues in his yard, driveway and around his home at 604 K St..

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Moonlight Statuary: From hobby to concrete creations

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Drive down K Street in Aurora and you might find yourself doing a double take.There are animals. Angels. Saints. Gnomes. An eagle. Pop culture characters. And, standing among them all, a 600-pound Bigfoot.
Nathan Heinz will take over as Hamilton County attorney on Sept. 14.

Nathan Heinz will take over as Hamilton County attorney on Sept. 14.

Heinz appointed county attorney

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Working to beat a Sept. 1 election filing deadline, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners has confirmed York attorney Nathan Heinz as the choice to replace Douglas Dexter as the next full-time county attorney.