Aurora

Five local veterans were awarded their Quilt of Valor during last week’s Veterans Day program at Aurora High School. They were wrapped in their quilts by members of their family. These individuals included, from left: Scott Springer, John Springer, Dick Phillips, Pat Nuss and Leon Cederlind.

Five local veterans were awarded their Quilt of Valor during last week’s Veterans Day program at Aurora High School. They were wrapped in their quilts by members of their family. These individuals included, from left: Scott Springer, John Springer, Dick Phillips, Pat Nuss and Leon Cederlind.

Five local veterans earn distinguished Quilts of Valor

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Friday’s Veterans Day program was highlighted, as is tradition, with the presentation of Quilts of Valor to local veterans in celebration of their service. This year’s group included Hamilton County veterans Leon Cederlind, Pat Nuss, Dick Phillips, John Springer and Scott Springer.
Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Harvest season ends a challenging, rewarding year In what has been a topsy-turvey year for local weather and inflation, farmers in Hamilton County report that with the crops now in from harvest the year has had its rewards despite the turbulent conditions of 2022.
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce board celebrated a full year of successful activities and outlined plans for its growing membership in the year ahead during Monday’s annual meeting.

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce board celebrated a full year of successful activities and outlined plans for its growing membership in the year ahead during Monday’s annual meeting.

Chamber reports growing membership, plans for 2023

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce board celebrated a full year of successful activities and outlined plans for its growing membership in the year ahead during Monday’s annual meeting.
Carsen Staehr returned a Lincoln Christian kick to the plus side of the field, leading to an eventual Aurora touchdown.

Carsen Staehr returned a Lincoln Christian kick to the plus side of the field, leading to an eventual Aurora touchdown.

Aurora set for Boone Central rematch

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
With a third consecutive trip to the state finals on the line, the last obstacle in Aurora’s path is a familiar foe.  The Huskies will host Boone Central Friday night in the Class C1 semifinals in the top half of the bracket with Pierce hosting Adams Central in the other semifinal.
Aurora celebrates a game point during the Lady Huskies’ five-set loss to Columbus Lakeview in the finals of the C1-7 subdistrict tournament last week.

Aurora celebrates a game point during the Lady Huskies’ five-set loss to Columbus Lakeview in the finals of the C1-7 subdistrict tournament last week.

Lady Huskies fall to Lakeview in five-set thriller

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Aurora left everything on the floor in a do-or-die match last week.  The Lady Huskies had match point in the fourth and fifth sets, but could not convert the final score as Columbus Lakeview rallied to beat Aurora in five, 25-19, 23-25, 21-25, 26-24, 17-15 to win the C1-7 subdistrict tournament.
Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district. 

More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district. 

4R strategic plan gaining traction

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
More than 25 individuals from the Aurora Public Schools community gathered Monday evening for the second of three community input sessions hosted by the district.  Aurora Supt.
Aurora senior Aleah Vinkenberg fires a shot around the block of David City’s Avery Couch (1) and Grace Eickmeier (16).

Aurora senior Aleah Vinkenberg fires a shot around the block of David City’s Avery Couch (1) and Grace Eickmeier (16).

Lady Huskies down David City

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Lady Huskies showed their first-year head coach just how much this team has grown this season in the opening round of C1-7 subdistrict action, eeking out a close first-set win, coming from behind in the second set and closing out the sweep over David City to advance.
Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Quarterback Drew Knust and running back Maddex Egger stepped up in a big way Friday, combining for seven rushing touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 49-21 win over Central City.

Huskies roar past Central City aerial attack

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The 2022 Aurora Huskies completed a task few teams in the school’s history have accomplished Friday, capping off an undefeated regular season to enter the playoffs as the No. 1-ranked top dog in Class C1.
Scare the Square will be boo-ming back in spook-tacular fashion Thursday at 5 p.m.

Scare the Square will be boo-ming back in spook-tacular fashion Thursday at 5 p.m.

Scare the Square tradition comes back from grave

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Scare the Square will be boo-ming back in spook-tacular fashion Thursday at 5 p.m. on the courthouse parking lot with the downtown square closed at 4 p.m. to make way for all the little boys and ghouls who will be out trick-or-treating the brick-laden road.