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Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Mack Owens won’t go down easy as five Bennington Badgers hunt down the Aurora senior. Owens is part of the 2022 senior class which played in 14 of a possible 16 playoff games over their high school careers, posting an 11-3 mark in the postseason.

Bennington topples Aurora in final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mack Owens took several moments to himself following the final whistle Monday night.  The Aurora senior co-captain fell just short of the ultimate goal for himself and the Huskies -- winning a state championship.
Five Aurora veterans have now joined the ranks of Quilt of Valor recipients, after a ceremony during the Nov. 11 Aurora Veterans Day program. They are, from left: Kirt Smith, Larry Gimpel, Garry Gimpel, Tim Graham and Paul Graham.

Five Aurora veterans have now joined the ranks of Quilt of Valor recipients, after a ceremony during the Nov. 11 Aurora Veterans Day program. They are, from left: Kirt Smith, Larry Gimpel, Garry Gimpel, Tim Graham and Paul Graham.

Five Aurora veterans receive Quilt of Valor honors

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Tying all of the symbolism of Veterans Day and the program at Aurora High School together, five area veterans were presented with their very own Quilt of Valor courtesy of the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild and the Hamilton Community Foundation.
Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

Omaha Skutt quarterback Caden Becker was met at the goal line by several Husky defenders, including Mack Owens, Britton Kemling and Tate Nachtigal. Aurora had the last laugh, defeating the SkyHawks 21-17 after trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Listen to Owens’ thoughts on a return trip to the Class B finals in our weekly Husky Highlight video on the ANR website and social media channels.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Back to the finals In order to make a return trip to the Class B finals, the Husky football team depended on a pair of huge plays from basketball players as first-year seniors.  Preston Ramaekers and Tate Nachtigal didn’t play a year ago, but were huge factors in Aurora extending its season.
Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Bryce Barger celebrates with coach Kyle Peterson as the Huskies turned away Omaha Skutt on the game’s final possession.

Huskies set for rematch with Bennington

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Aurora coach Kyle Peterson made a promise to his players following an 0-2 start and a loss to Bennington. If they put their nose down, continued to get better and completely bought in, the Huskies would still be playing in late November and have another shot at the Badgers.
Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora honors area veterans Thursday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Aurora Public Schools Veterans Day program was called to order bright and early Thursday morning with words from American Legion member Ron Paider.  “On behalf of American Legion Post 42 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4993, I call to order this Veterans Day program,” Paider began.
U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
One of a few good men Following a long, well-traveled, road through military service, Giltner native Capt. Joshua Nauman has recently taken up a top position at the very naval law office in which he started his career years ago.
With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.

With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.

Parents pitch baseball to 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.
Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Huskies have date with Skutt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A smile came across Aurora coach Kyle Peterson’s face Friday night when he heard of the Huskies’ opponent in the Class B semifinals.  Omaha Skutt is coming west. Aurora will host Omaha Skutt Friday with a trip to Memorial Stadium in the Class B finals on the line starting with a 7 p.m. kick.
Graham Christenson

Graham Christenson

Career Day, according to me...

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question that is always asked to kids. It’s a difficult question to answer at a young age. At Aurora High School, however, they try to make this question a little bit easier to answer. On Wednesday, Oct.
Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Serving up a farm-to-school taste test in Aurora Aurora elementary students had a special treat on the menu last week, a taco salad featuring ingredients mostly grown on a nearby farm.