2021

Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

Loren Berthelsen, right, and Saxon Copeland opened a new business venture in May, the Grape Frog, which offers a variety of curated men’s and women’s clothing.

2021: A year of growth, change in business

Pandemic issues remained a challenge for businesses large and small in 2021, though there were notable signs of progress and change throughout Hamilton County.
The midway was a popular place over the weekend.

The midway was a popular place over the weekend.

Nebraska State Fair welcomes all

The Nebraska State Fair is back in Grand Island for the 2021 season. Local students from Aurora and Hampton will join the fun today for Nebraska's Largest Classroom. See additional coverage in next week's ANR.
The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair.

County fair to offer week full of fun

The Hamilton County Agricultural Society is proud to present the 2021 Hamilton County Fair. In this milestone year for the ag society, its 150th birthday, the group has chosen to expand the fair to a week-long showcase of the county’s love for its agricultural roots -- past and present.
Many things might be up for discussion in the upcoming legislative term.

Many things might be up for discussion in the upcoming legislative term.

Friesen previews 90-day 2021 session

Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen expects a full agenda for the 90-day legislative session that begins Jan. 6, with the first order of business focused on how and when state lawmakers can conduct their business in light of restrictive pandemic protocols.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Looking forward

Along with the fireworks and chords of Auld Lang Syne, if you listen carefully on New Year’s Eve there will also be a giant, collective flushing sound heard around the world. Wooshhh! Be gone 2020.  You’ll find little argument with that sentiment as New Year’s Eve approaches.