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Jill Kottwitz is congratulated by Tom Dinsdale shortly after winning a 2022 GMC Terrain in Thursday’s Heartland United Way 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.

Jill Kottwitz is congratulated by Tom Dinsdale shortly after winning a 2022 GMC Terrain in Thursday’s Heartland United Way 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.

Kottwitz wins car in UW give-away

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
An Aurora woman who has supported the Heartland United Way for the past 25 years and believes in its mission was a winner herself Thursday when her number was drawn in a 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.
This vehicle hit a pivot and went over the curb, causing damage to the left rear door panels. Police Chief Paul Graham stated that the driver caused the accident while pulling out underneath the pivot.

This vehicle hit a pivot and went over the curb, causing damage to the left rear door panels. Police Chief Paul Graham stated that the driver caused the accident while pulling out underneath the pivot.

Car-pivot collision blocks weekday flow on Highway 14

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
A driver collided with the back of a pivot on Highway 14, or 16th Street, near the Aurora Mall on Friday afternoon, with the overturned pivot blocking traffic for nearly an hour, according to Aurora Police Chief Paul Graham.
This image from a previous Nebraska Rod and Custom Association 600-mile road tour offers a sample of what local residents will see pass through town this Saturday on Highway 34.

This image from a previous Nebraska Rod and Custom Association 600-mile road tour offers a sample of what local residents will see pass through town this Saturday on Highway 34.

Classic car road tour to parade through Aurora Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
A true sight to behold, Aurora will welcome the 28th annual Nebraska Rod and Custom Association 600-mile Tour Nebraska driving event Saturday.  This is a road tour of 450-plus classic, antique and special interest vehicles. This unique driving event will also entertain young and old.
Denny and Jayne Smith, co-chairs of the Hall County United Way committee, drew numbers and announced the winner at Thursday’s car giveaway event in Grand Island.

Denny and Jayne Smith, co-chairs of the Hall County United Way committee, drew numbers and announced the winner at Thursday’s car giveaway event in Grand Island.

Heartland United Way 2020 campaign tops $1.2M

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Kurt Haecker with Home Federal Bank in Grand Island was the lucky winner in Thursday’s Heartland United Way car giveaway, highlighting a unique Facebook Live event during which the 2020 campaign total was announced at $1.23 million.
Sue and Wayne Deininger stand by the 1958 Buick Special which Sue was given by her parents and drove years ago while in high school.

Sue and Wayne Deininger stand by the 1958 Buick Special which Sue was given by her parents and drove years ago while in high school.

Her high school wheels ride again

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Getting your first car is every teenager’s dream, but when Sue Deininger saw her father Tony pull into the yard years ago with a 1958 Buick Special, she was anything but excited to see a larger, older vehicle.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

HPC cheerleaders to host first annual Show and Shine Car Show

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The High Plains Community School’s (HPC) cheerleaders will be hosting their first annual Show and Shine Car Show on Oct. 11 from 12-4 p.m. in Polk. “We’re having cars and trucks coming in and they will be parking out here in the grass and the gravel,” Coach Anna Combs said.