Aurora

Speaking to farmers, ranchers and others during the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting was David Kohl.

Speaking to farmers, ranchers and others during the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting was David Kohl.

Ag economist shares market insight at Aurora Co-op meeting

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Speaking to farmers, ranchers and others during the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting was  David Kohl, an ag economist who has published more than 2,500 articles in his career.
The Aurora City Council approved the preliminary plat for a new Willis Subdivision on Grant Street during a brief meeting March 9.

The Aurora City Council approved the preliminary plat for a new Willis Subdivision on Grant Street during a brief meeting March 9.

City approves Willis Subdivision lot split

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Aurora City Council approved the preliminary plat for a new Willis Subdivision on Grant Street during a brief meeting March 9.
Aurora Cooperative officers and board members gathered at corporate headquarters to conduct this year’s annual meeting, which was posted online.

Aurora Cooperative officers and board members gathered at corporate headquarters to conduct this year’s annual meeting, which was posted online.

Aurora Coop annual meeting goes virtual

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
The Aurora Cooperative recapped a year of challenge and change Friday during its annual meeting, a traditionally large, two-day event in Grand Island forced online to a virtual format this year due to ongoing pandemic concerns.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

4R to hire its own mental health counselor

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Moving right along with the Aurora School District’s dedication to mental health for students, teachers and staff, the discussion was on the table during Monday’s meeting to break the district’s contract with ESU 9’s mental health services, and hire out their own.
The Aurora School Board accepted a bid Monday for $118,000 for 150 new band uniforms.

The Aurora School Board accepted a bid Monday for $118,000 for 150 new band uniforms.

4R board approves big purchase for 150 new band uniforms

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
As part of a healthy agenda, 4R school board members were tasked with approving a long-awaited and much-anticipated purchase during Monday’s meeting. After 12 years the Aurora Marching Huskies will be seeing new band uniforms.  “So we’re on year 12 of band uniforms,” Supt. Jody Phillips announced.
Aurora’s Kannon DIllon and Leo Johnson battle it out during competition at Friday’s youth wrestling tournament.

Aurora’s Kannon DIllon and Leo Johnson battle it out during competition at Friday’s youth wrestling tournament.

Understanding the chaos of youth wrestling

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Surely a couple future state wrestling champions were in action Friday night at Aurora’s youth wrestling tournament.  Attending a wrestling event in general is unlike any other sporting event out there. Going to a youth event with PreK-aged tykes makes it that much more unique.
A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.

A new field turf scheduled for installation will feature this design, with red letters in solid black end zones, a red border around the field and a new Husky logo in the center of the field.

Field turf to be replaced soon after nine years of use

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Aurora’s home football field will have a brand new look and feel next season as plans were announced this week to replace the initial synthetic turf surface installed in 2012.
Jeremy Oswald scored his 100th career victory during the first round of the state wrestling championships Friday with a pinfall.

Jeremy Oswald scored his 100th career victory during the first round of the state wrestling championships Friday with a pinfall.

Oswald earns 100th career win in last high school event

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Jeremy Oswald’s last high school victory will be one to remember.  It wasn’t for a state title, or even for a medal. It was for career win No. 100 in front of a state wrestling crowd.
Aurora’s Jameson Herzberg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half of the Huskies’ 45-43 win against York Monday night.

Aurora’s Jameson Herzberg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half of the Huskies’ 45-43 win against York Monday night.

Herzberg heroics hold off York upset effort Monday night

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
While he didn’t make the game-winning shot, Jameson Herzberg called game Monday night.  The senior Husky scored 17 of his 19 points in the second half, including the game-winning assist as Aurora survived an upset effort from York 45-43 in the B-6 subdistrict semifinals.