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Sylvia Painter stand with her husband Brendon, daughters Morgan and Felicity and their “store mascot” Trigger.

Sylvia Painter stand with her husband Brendon, daughters Morgan and Felicity and their “store mascot” Trigger.

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The Country Wagon combines chic fashion with Midwestern roots

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Sylvia Painter knew she had always wanted to be her own boss and run her own business. In 2020, she decided to take a bold step forward and do just that.
Runza Restaurant tore down the old restaurant and built a new one on the same Highway 34 site in 2020.

Runza Restaurant tore down the old restaurant and built a new one on the same Highway 34 site in 2020.

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Business 2020: A year in review

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
There was no such thing as business as usual in 2020, a year plagued by a pandemic that threw a wrench in the best laid plans for entrepreneurs large and small. And yet, there was a great deal of activity on the local scene, with new ventures and structures opening throughout the year.
Kurt Johnson

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Think big, shop small

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
In the midst of America’s holiday shopping season a relatively new promotion is gaining steam which makes both dollars and sense, especially for rural communities. Shop small! It’s a pretty simple concept with huge implications, especially in the midst of a global pandemic.
Highway 34 is a busy stretch of road between Aurora and Grand Island, with commuters travelling both ways to and from work on a daily basis.

Highway 34 is a busy stretch of road between Aurora and Grand Island, with commuters travelling both ways to and from work on a daily basis.

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Commuting to work a common daily ritual

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The roads leading both to and from Hamilton County are filled with commuters on any given work day, with almost the exact same number of employees driving to jobs outside the county as those who are driving in.
John and Jeannie Wilkinson stand beside the boom truck and wood chipper machine purchased recently to help launch their home-based JNJ Tree Service business.

John and Jeannie Wilkinson stand beside the boom truck and wood chipper machine purchased recently to help launch their home-based JNJ Tree Service business.

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Wilkinsons launch JNJ Tree Service

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
John and Jeannie Wilkinson have launched a new home-based business in Aurora, offering their time, talent and energy to area home owners in need of help with tree trimming and various yard cleanup projects.
Roger Scott’s last day on the job at BonnaVilla Homes will be Friday, ending a 45-year career with the Aurora-based manufactured housing company.

Roger Scott’s last day on the job at BonnaVilla Homes will be Friday, ending a 45-year career with the Aurora-based manufactured housing company.

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Roger Scott sees massive change during 45-year career

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The product rolling off the line at BonnaVilla Homes looks nothing like it did when Roger Scott first came on the job.
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.

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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.