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The action was loud and the stands were nearly full Friday for the annual Hamilton County Fair Demolition Derby

The action was loud and the stands were nearly full Friday for the annual Hamilton County Fair Demolition Derby

Demo derby draws a crowd

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The action in the arena was loud and the stands were nearly full Friday for the annual Hamilton County Fair demolition derby. Crews had covered the track with plenty of water before the race, which prevented drivers from building up too much speed.
The Aurora Community Clubhouse, opened in 2022, has become a hot rental for family reunions, graduations and other celebrations.

The Aurora Community Clubhouse, opened in 2022, has become a hot rental for family reunions, graduations and other celebrations.

The transformation of Poco Creek GC

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Just three years ago, Poco Creek Golf Course was in the rough -- not where a golfer wants to be. Thirty-six months later, finding a tee time at Aurora’s nine-hole course can often be more challenging than hitting a ball into the creek.
Landen Hansen reacts to a safe call at the plate during a home game earlier this season for the Aurora Cooperative Juniors squad.

Landen Hansen reacts to a safe call at the plate during a home game earlier this season for the Aurora Cooperative Juniors squad.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors end year at districts

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The Aurora Cooperative Juniors picked up a win over the weekend at the B-1 area tournament in Hickman, but ultimately had some issues with Syracuse.
Matt Warren, left, and Jim Ediger won the title in the 2025 Poco Creek Golf Club Member/Guest Tournament.

Matt Warren, left, and Jim Ediger won the title in the 2025 Poco Creek Golf Club Member/Guest Tournament.

Ediger, Warren win Member/Guest at Poco Creek GC

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Jim Ediger and Matt Warren won championship honors this weekend in the annual Member/Guest Tournament held at Poco Creek Golf Course in Aurora.
Aurora’s Mason Wiens fields a grounder at short and makes the throw to first during the Aurora Cooperative Juniors’ 10-1 win over Kearney July 1.

Aurora’s Mason Wiens fields a grounder at short and makes the throw to first during the Aurora Cooperative Juniors’ 10-1 win over Kearney July 1.

Aurora sweeps Kearney at home

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors squad closed out the regular season June 30 at Mitchell Field on a high note.For the second time this season, Aurora posted a win over Kearney, earning a 10-1 win to round out the regular season with a 7-12 record.
The BigRich Sports Report

The BigRich Sports Report

Great hot dog race

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
The grill was hot and the meats had a great bite this holiday weekend, just how America intended.The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest is appointment television every year on July 4 for both the hungry and queasy. Human versus (hot) dog.
Aurora alumni Daniel Elge returned home to Aurora and competed in the A’ROR’N Days first shot put competition, Elge recently wrapped up his college career for Wayne State College.

Aurora alumni Daniel Elge returned home to Aurora and competed in the A’ROR’N Days first shot put competition, Elge recently wrapped up his college career for Wayne State College.

Fire the cannons!

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
High school and college athletes had the opportunity to take their shot in A’ROR’N Days’ first shot put competition on Saturday.For its first year, 20 competitors entered the ring ranging from high school to collegiate throwers.Running the shot put event was Burger Lambrechts Jr.
Aurora’s Tate Bendorf, pictured here with Juniors coach Jarrett Havens, tossed a complete game in a 12-4 win over Grand Island.

Aurora’s Tate Bendorf, pictured here with Juniors coach Jarrett Havens, tossed a complete game in a 12-4 win over Grand Island.

Aurora Cooperative Juniors down GI at Mitchell

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Aurora Cooperative Post 42 Juniors team finished off the third of three consecutive games with a convincing 12-4 win over Grand Island Tom Dinsdale Saturday from Mitchell Field.The win followed what was an 11-6 loss Friday against St. Paul, an 8-4 loss to York and a 5-0 loss at DCB June 23.
The field is off at running at the start of a 5K race on Saturday.

The field is off at running at the start of a 5K race on Saturday.

MCHI sponsors A'ROR'N Days Fun Run

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
It was a picture perfect morning for a run Saturday, which drew a strong field of runners and walkers to the annual MCHI Fun Run, kicking off the day’s A’ROR’N Days activities.
Baylor Scheierman signs autographs for boys participating in the Husky Hoops Factory summer camp earlier this month in the very same gym where he started his basketball career. Camp t-shirts were handed out and Scheierman signed both the t-shirts and the boys’ athletic shoes.

Baylor Scheierman signs autographs for boys participating in the Husky Hoops Factory summer camp earlier this month in the very same gym where he started his basketball career. Camp t-shirts were handed out and Scheierman signed both the t-shirts and the boys’ athletic shoes.

A-Town’s basketball hero

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Baylor Scheierman still remembers the first time someone asked him for an autograph. Oddly enough, it was after a freshman basketball game the former Aurora Husky played at Boone Central. Scheierman didn’t look anything like the sizable NBA athlete he’s grown into in the decade since that moment.