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Eloise Francois is a senior at Aurora High School and will be graduating with her classmates on Sunday, May 18. Francois plans to start college in Belgium where she will either major in nutrition or physical therapy.
Francois discovers new culture
Elizabeth Hunter
Arriving from Belgium, foreign exchange student Eloise Francois has stepped out to the open fields of Nebraska to open her mind to a life outside of her small country. Not wanting miss her high school years in Belgium, Francois waited until after graduation there to see the U.S.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The nonprofit Aurora Housing Development Corporation has purchased the 10-unit Robin Estates Subdivision from California-based Dana Point Development Corporation, which initiated the project 15 years ago.
AHDC acquires Robin Estates properties
Kurt Johnson
A 10-unit income-based housing subdivision built in 2010 is owned by a local nonprofit organization as of April 30, adding to the Aurora Housing Development Corporation’s growing list of assets.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Prior to the graduation ceremony, graduating senior Sophie Faltys (left) takes a selfie with her classmates. Featured in the selfie includes, from left: Jordan Margritz, Giovanna Nogara. In back: Kaitlyn Kothe.
Hornets ready to ‘leave mark on world’
Elizabeth Hunter
Full of laughter and anticipation for what the future will bring, 10 graduating seniors walked the hallways one last time and celebrated all they have achieved at Giltner High School’s commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Pastor Arin Hess, president of Capitol Studies which provides chaplaincy services at the Nebraska State Capitol, was the main speaker for the Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning.
Senate chaplain urges prayer breakfast crowd to consider their mission
Ron Burtz
The pre-dawn hour was early, but spirits were bright for the Hamilton County Prayer Breakfast on the National Day of Prayer Thursday at The Leadership Center. A crowd of all ages, estimated at near 90, turned out for the annual event which started at 6:15 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln
County hears impact of state revenue shortfall
Ron Burtz
Debate is expected to start in the Unicameral this week on the state’s budget, and senators are having to grapple with an estimated $400 million revenue shortfall.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Edgerton board president John Nelson cuts the ribbon on the Explorit Center's remodeled Strobe Alley exhibit. Also present from left are board member Brett Mitchell and John’s wife, Deb, who along with her husband represented the Nelson family who helped fund Strobe Alley Reimagined.
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The Edgerton Explorit Center hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, May 1 for the reimagination of its exhibit, Strobe Alley, which honors the life and work of Dr. Harold “Doc” Edgerton. Cutting the ribbon during the ceremony was Edgerton board president, John Nelson.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Greta Gustafson cranks with all her might to create an electrical charge that will cause the light bulbs to flash. Guests can test their strength at this exhibit in Edgerton’s reimagined Strobe Alley.
Strobe Alley Reimagined exhibit to shine May 1
Elizabeth Hunter
The Edgerton Explorit Center in Aurora is inviting the community to its celebration of Strobe Alley Reimagined Thursday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
County board renews NRIN interlocal pact
Ron Burtz
In a second week with a brief agenda, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took action to renew a 10-year-old interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Regional Interoperability Network (NRIN).
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The valedictorian and salutatorian for Giltner High School's graduation this Sunday.
Giltner to celebrate 10 graduates Sunday
News Staff
The Giltner Class of 2025 graduation ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. in the high school gym at Giltner Public Schools. The 2025 class valedictorian is Sophie Faltys with Kaitlyn Kothe as salutatorian.This year’s speaker is Chris Vaught, Giltner Public Schools’ business manager.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
This photo, taken in Aurora by Triniti Jensen, is featured in Junebug Wedding Magazine’s Best of the Best engagement photo collection, which includes images taken all over the world. The couple featured in the photo are Bettania and Fredrick Nyamweya of Lincoln.
Jensen turning heads with stylish wedding photography
Kurt Johnson
Wherever she goes, in her mind’s eye Triniti Jensen is looking at life through a camera lens.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
