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Future site of the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground

Future site of the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground

Inclusive Playground groundbreaking set

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
After more than 20 months of envisioning, planning and fundraising an official groundbreaking ceremony has been set for next Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the future site of the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground on Old Creek Road.
The Leadership Center Executive Chef John Boeder, center, works the serving line at TLC's prime rib sandwich booth at Husker Harvest Days.

The Leadership Center Executive Chef John Boeder, center, works the serving line at TLC's prime rib sandwich booth at Husker Harvest Days.

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TLC beefs up for Husker Harvest Days

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Visitors to the Beef Showcase area of Husker Harvest Days last week didn’t have far to go to find a delicious beef prime rib sandwich.
Selena Longoria (left) and Faith Gustafson of the Aurora Branch of Pinnacle Bank give a presentation on how to avoid being the victim of a scam to an audience at the Aurora Senior Center on Friday.

Selena Longoria (left) and Faith Gustafson of the Aurora Branch of Pinnacle Bank give a presentation on how to avoid being the victim of a scam to an audience at the Aurora Senior Center on Friday.

Bank offers seniors tips for avoiding scams

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Faith Gustafson is the operations manager at the Aurora branch of Pinnacle Bank, but she told an audience at the Aurora Senior Center on Friday sometimes she thinks she should have the title of “Fraud Specialist.
Aurora City Council news

Aurora City Council news

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City reviews proposed budget; public hearing set for Sept. 22

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Aurora citizens are invited to ask city leaders questions about the proposed 2025-26 budget during the next week, with the final opportunity to address the topic scheduled for a formal budget hearing Monday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m.Council members discussed the budget during a brief meeting Sept.
New administrator Chad Thompson stands by the sign in front of the Westfield Quality Care facility.

New administrator Chad Thompson stands by the sign in front of the Westfield Quality Care facility.

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Thompson new Westfield administrator

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Just over three months after accepting the job as administrator at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora, Chad Thompson said he is confident he made the right choice to come here.
Aurora grad Victoria du Preez has worked as a lactation consultant at Kearney Regional Medical Center for eight and a half years helping mothers. Recently, she has taken on a new role as a home visitation specialist helping parents teach their children from before birth to the age of 3.

Aurora grad Victoria du Preez has worked as a lactation consultant at Kearney Regional Medical Center for eight and a half years helping mothers. Recently, she has taken on a new role as a home visitation specialist helping parents teach their children from before birth to the age of 3.

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Aurora grad finds joy in empowering young mothers

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
After working as a lactation consultant for the past eight and a half years, Aurora native Victoria du Preez is beginning a new chapter as a home visitation specialist.“I’m really excited with the demographic that we work with in home visitation,” du Preez said.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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County sets tax ask, budget for fiscal year 25/26

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
With no one showing up from the public to either observe or comment, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners held its annual special hearings on the FY 2025-26 budget and tax request on Monday, followed by its regular Monday meeting wherein both the budget and tax asking were passed.
Lee Olsen and his grandmother Betty browse through several photos taken by Rick Rasmussen of Platter River Photography during Sunday’s Art Walk Aurora.

Lee Olsen and his grandmother Betty browse through several photos taken by Rick Rasmussen of Platter River Photography during Sunday’s Art Walk Aurora.

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Art Walk shines through the rain

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
by Elizabeth HunterAlthough rainy weather conditions had turned Aurora into a gloomy landscape on Sunday, artists and patrons persisted in the rain to see all there was to offer at the 12th annual Art Walk Aurora.
New ANR combination package offers print, e-sub, e-newsletter products

New ANR combination package offers print, e-sub, e-newsletter products

ANR announces circulation rate changes, enhanced content

News Staff
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
After months of planning, the Aurora News-Register has announced a series of format changes designed to increase both the quantity and timeliness of local news distribution, as well as a new circulation rate structure necessary to support those objectives.