Aurora

Traffic at the Highway 14 and 34 intersection in Aurora is often busy, as captured here in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Economic development officials say traffic data is often a major factor in business recruitment.

Traffic at the Highway 14 and 34 intersection in Aurora is often busy, as captured here in the middle of a weekday afternoon. Economic development officials say traffic data is often a major factor in business recruitment.

Traffic counts in and around Aurora growing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The combination of traffic counts at the 332 Interstate 80 intersection and along highways 14 and 34 are a definite business recruitment advantage for Aurora, state and local economic development officials agree.
Tia Teigre, a foreign exchange student from Norway, stands in formation as the Aurora band plays the National Anthem before the Lexington game Friday.

Tia Teigre, a foreign exchange student from Norway, stands in formation as the Aurora band plays the National Anthem before the Lexington game Friday.

Not just one of the guys

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
One particular Husky football player has garnered a ton of attention with limited reps.  She -- that’s right, she -- is still learning the ins and outs of the game, but having fun with it all.
Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

GINW edges Aurora in B-6 district final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
There were two bands, two sets of student sections and loud, oh was it loud.  It was everything desirable with a trip to state on the line between a pair of rivals. The streak verses the upset.
The Aurora City Council approved two utility easements last week in a meeting featuring a very light agenda.

The Aurora City Council approved two utility easements last week in a meeting featuring a very light agenda.

City council approves two utility easements

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved two utility easements last week in a meeting featuring a very light agenda. Council members voted at the Oct.
Zombie Madison Foged shows off her mysterious dance moves.

Zombie Madison Foged shows off her mysterious dance moves.

Thriller! of a halftime show

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Aurora’s cheer and dance team brought out its spookiest routine during Friday’s halftime routine as Aurora hosted Lexington for the opening round of the playoffs. As Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ blared through the speakers, Aurora’s dancers put on a spooky performance. 
Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Shortage puts premium on quality workers Hamilton County has prided itself for decades on its quality workforce and strong work ethic, which were more important than ever this past year with all the uncertainties in the midst of a pandemic.
The Hampton High School FFA land judging team took home the impressive title of “state champion” after scoring well in last week’s competition. They are, from left: Lillian Dose, Evan Pankoke, Brayden Dose, Drake Schafer and advisor Joel Miller.

The Hampton High School FFA land judging team took home the impressive title of “state champion” after scoring well in last week’s competition. They are, from left: Lillian Dose, Evan Pankoke, Brayden Dose, Drake Schafer and advisor Joel Miller.

Hawks win state in land judging

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Wednesday, Oct. 20 was a big day for local FFA land judging teams, as students from Aurora, Hampton and High Plains gave it their all on a section of land outside Bertrand.  Among students from 39 high schools, local names fared well.
Enjoying an activity at the Aurora Child Care center are, from left, Emily Burson, Finn Dirkschneider, Charlie Mitchell, Cannon Dunn and Harrison Hunnicutt.

Enjoying an activity at the Aurora Child Care center are, from left, Emily Burson, Finn Dirkschneider, Charlie Mitchell, Cannon Dunn and Harrison Hunnicutt.

Demand for daycare rising

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
More than a year after closing its doors when the pandemic hit in March of 2020, Aurora Child Care is reporting growing enrollment and continued support for community-based daycare services.
Senior Isaac Bisbee, left, and sophomore Lucas Gautier run side by side mid-way through the Class C state cross country race Friday in Kearney.

Senior Isaac Bisbee, left, and sophomore Lucas Gautier run side by side mid-way through the Class C state cross country race Friday in Kearney.

Huskies run to 9th place state finish Friday afternoon

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Aurora cross country runners all ran better than their season average at Friday’s state meet in Kearney, though the end result wasn’t quite what coach Tony Sigler had in mind for his Huskies.
The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

The AVFD’s Oct. 11 training night consisted of RIT team training and firefighter safety.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Aurora fire training center ensures ‘everyone goes home’ The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department has been hard at work, training to keep both themselves and their community safe.  Though not always faced with situations they can predict, it’s important to be ready for it.