Aurora

Enrollment numbers across the county have been updated for the 2020-21 school year.

Enrollment numbers across the county have been updated for the 2020-21 school year.

Area schools post enrollment

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
One month into the new school year enrollment totals are in with the four area districts reporting a combined decrease of 69 students. Hampton Public Schools reported the only increase, up 11 students, with Aurora, Giltner and High Plains Community Schools dropping by a combined 80 students.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Slowdown sheds new light on our home town

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
With the pandemic dragging on it’s easy to slip in to depressive thoughts when you’re homebound with lots of time and nowhere to go. That’s when we said, “Enough of those thoughts” and turned to positive thinking.
Garrett and Vicki Hill showcase the new facilities at FUeL, which stands for Function Under exertion Lab. The new facility is located at 207 S 16th St., Suite B.

Garrett and Vicki Hill showcase the new facilities at FUeL, which stands for Function Under exertion Lab. The new facility is located at 207 S 16th St., Suite B.

FUeL venture offers new twist on fitness, health

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Garrett Hill brings a passion for family, country and fitness to a new FUeL business in Aurora which will open its doors next week.
Aurora senior Grace Ziegler eyes a shot Monday in a home triangular. Ziegler and her teammates have a big week ahead, with conference Friday and districts Tuesday.

Aurora senior Grace Ziegler eyes a shot Monday in a home triangular. Ziegler and her teammates have a big week ahead, with conference Friday and districts Tuesday.

Lady Huskies 3rd at Holdrege, site of conference meet

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Aurora golfers earned more hardware this week though the stakes grow higher now with conference and district meets on the dance card in the coming days. The Lady Huskies earned a third place finish at the Holdrege Invite Thursday, a venue they will see again Friday for the conference showdown.
Just one of many band members participating this weekend, senior trumpet player Allison McIntosh was loud and proud during the homecoming halftime show.

Just one of many band members participating this weekend, senior trumpet player Allison McIntosh was loud and proud during the homecoming halftime show.

Aurora marching exhibition to headline Saturday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
It was a sad day for more than just local band students when the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association cancelled the State Marching Festival and competition, and the cancellation of many more band competitions followed suit.
Aurora celebrates after defeating GINW in five sets.

Aurora celebrates after defeating GINW in five sets.

Lady Huskies upend Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Aurora's win over Grand Island Northwest Tuesday was a bit sweeter. The Lady Huskies held off the late Viking rally to win in five, 22-25, 26-24, 25-16, 24-26 and 15-6 at home Tuesday.
This photo, taken in September of 1916, shows construction being done for the basement portion of the Aurora post office building, in its current location.

This photo, taken in September of 1916, shows construction being done for the basement portion of the Aurora post office building, in its current location.

Over 100 years of history make up local post office’s past

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Aurora post office is a common local sight for most community members. Most every incorporated community has a post office, and in some of the small, rural towns in Nebraska the history of said local post office is long, unique and just as impressive as the exterior of the old buildings.   
Alexander Wheeler (left) keeps the pace as he heads toward the finish line while teammate Quinten Smith (third from left) gives a final push to gain ground.

Alexander Wheeler (left) keeps the pace as he heads toward the finish line while teammate Quinten Smith (third from left) gives a final push to gain ground.

Riley snags runner-up at Central City

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
The Aurora boys cross country team ran at the Central City Invite Thursday where the team walked away with a third-place win and a runner-up medal for senior Dylan Riley.