Aurora

Mandy Eastman, Giltner Little Stingers Childcare director, voiced concerns with county commissioners Monday regarding the state of early childhood education in the county.

Mandy Eastman, Giltner Little Stingers Childcare director, voiced concerns with county commissioners Monday regarding the state of early childhood education in the county.

Eastman voices concern with area’s daycare shortage

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Mandy Eastman, Giltner Little Stingers Childcare director, voiced concerns with county commissioners Monday regarding the state of early childhood education in the county. “Early childhood childcare for families in Hamilton County, along with the rest of the state, is very scarce,” she began.
Taryn McKinney was joined at her Thursday softball signing to Cloud County CC alongside her parents, Brett and Sheri, brother Owen and Aurora softball coaches Bodie Moeller, Joe Vanderpool and Ashton Voss.

Taryn McKinney was joined at her Thursday softball signing to Cloud County CC alongside her parents, Brett and Sheri, brother Owen and Aurora softball coaches Bodie Moeller, Joe Vanderpool and Ashton Voss.

McKinney signs with Cloud County Community College

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Taryn McKinney has always had fun playing in the softball diamond dirt, pitching heaters and hitting dingers.  She’s always done so with a determined look on her face. That look was more of a smile Thursday as she made her college choice official.
Cauy Walters signed Thursday to join the Doane University golf program alongside his parents, Jad and Kristi as well as Aurora golf coaches Craig Badura and Brandon Timm.

Cauy Walters signed Thursday to join the Doane University golf program alongside his parents, Jad and Kristi as well as Aurora golf coaches Craig Badura and Brandon Timm.

Walters inks with Doane University to join golf program

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Cauy Walters has enjoyed playing a variety of sports over his young life. It wasn’t until more recently, though, that golf became the dominant sport for him.  Now after several years on Aurora’s varsity lineup, the senior Husky now has a future in a college golf lineup.
Aurora senior Aaron Jividen signed his letter of intent last week to wrestle for the Concordia Bulldogs. Joining him at the March 29 signing ceremony were, front from left: his mother Ronda Jividen and grandmother Theoramae Ortegren. Back row: Grandfather Darold Ortegren, acting Concordia wrestling coach Tyree Cox, and Aurora wrestling coaches Derek Keasling and Brandon Timm.

Aurora senior Aaron Jividen signed his letter of intent last week to wrestle for the Concordia Bulldogs. Joining him at the March 29 signing ceremony were, front from left: his mother Ronda Jividen and grandmother Theoramae Ortegren. Back row: Grandfather Darold Ortegren, acting Concordia wrestling coach Tyree Cox, and Aurora wrestling coaches Derek Keasling and Brandon Timm.

Jividen set to take wrestling skills to Concordia U

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Aaron Jividen made it official last week, announcing his plans to continue his wrestling career as a Bulldog at Concordia University. The Aurora senior recently wrapped up a stellar athletic career wearing Husky red, though he actually had a decision to make whether to pursue wrestling or football.
Maddie Krejci was joined at her golf signing ceremony with Aurora’s golf coach Rick Bell, her mother, Sara and PSU golf coach Sue Owen.

Maddie Krejci was joined at her golf signing ceremony with Aurora’s golf coach Rick Bell, her mother, Sara and PSU golf coach Sue Owen.

Krejci thrilled to join Peru State golf program next fall

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Maddie Krejci didn’t really take golf too seriously before entering high school four years ago.  The Aurora senior wasn’t really considering going to Peru State College after high school just a few months ago, either.
Hampton firefighter Matt Haberer receives help from Aurora firefighters Bobby Meade (left) and Clinton Roberts (right center) while carrying Tanner Greenough down the ladder during a two-person rescue.

Hampton firefighter Matt Haberer receives help from Aurora firefighters Bobby Meade (left) and Clinton Roberts (right center) while carrying Tanner Greenough down the ladder during a two-person rescue.

Firefighters from Aurora, Hampton train, serve together

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Firefighters from the Aurora Fire Department were joined by three first responders from the Hampton Fire Department for a Monday evening training session March 14 at Aurora’s training facility.
The Tri-Community Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night with a prime rib meal served by the HPC FFA.

The Tri-Community Foundation hosted its annual fundraiser banquet Saturday night with a prime rib meal served by the HPC FFA.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Tri-Community Foundation hosts annual banquet he community support was on full display Saturday night with the big picture in mind.
Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal pulls out his trusty three-wood off the tee-box on the 9th hole at Friday’s Seward Invite. Nachtigal paced the Huskies with an 85, finishing fifth overall.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal pulls out his trusty three-wood off the tee-box on the 9th hole at Friday’s Seward Invite. Nachtigal paced the Huskies with an 85, finishing fifth overall.

Huskies tee off season at blustery Seward Invite

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Most Nebraska golfers are used to playing with a breeze, but Friday’s conditions for the Seward Invite were a bit extreme.  Winds gusted, blowing hats off heads with temperatures struggling to get above 50.
The city’s recently completed EMS living quarters was one of the highest spending items noted on the financial audit.

The city’s recently completed EMS living quarters was one of the highest spending items noted on the financial audit.

City financial audit outlines approval, recommendations

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The Aurora City Council approved an audit of last year’s fiscal statement March 22, which included recommendations based on comparisons to audits of 75 like-sized towns in Nebraska.  Michael Hoback, a partner with AMGI, P.C.
More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

More than 40 Giltner Public School students from three different classes pose in front of the first Jen Stark inspired mural on March 16. The project represents months of work under the direction of art teacher Jenna Hermann.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Giltner students complete two murals inspired by modern artist Walk down the halls and there will be color oozing out the walls of Giltner Public Schools. The fourth, fifth and sixth grade art classes made The Jen Stark-inspired art installation over the course of two semesters.