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Gathering together to give back, the Hamilton Community Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy group currently consists of, front row from left: Connie Cranston, Barb Bonifas, Virginia Koepke, Myra Higgins, Dawn Shaw, Deb Nelson, Roberta Cool and April Mason. Back row, from left: Laura Reeson, Jaime Kreutz, Tammy Morris, Lori Thiele, Maggie Preissler, Juanita Regier, Angie Coufal, Melanie Klute, Jill DeMers and Tonya Papineau. Not pictured: Bonnie Jones.

Gathering together to give back, the Hamilton Community Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy group currently consists of, front row from left: Connie Cranston, Barb Bonifas, Virginia Koepke, Myra Higgins, Dawn Shaw, Deb Nelson, Roberta Cool and April Mason. Back row, from left: Laura Reeson, Jaime Kreutz, Tammy Morris, Lori Thiele, Maggie Preissler, Juanita Regier, Angie Coufal, Melanie Klute, Jill DeMers and Tonya Papineau. Not pictured: Bonnie Jones.

Women in Philanthropy set to give back across county

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A select group of like-minded women across Hamilton County have come together to form Women in Philanthropy, a special program hosted by the Hamilton Community Foundation in Aurora.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Keeping a finger on the pulse of our community

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
So much has changed in a newspaper business that called my name at an early age. Journalism looks drastically different than it did just five years ago, let alone 36 years ago when I started covering local news for a living.
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Proposed Aurora Community Fieldhouse project shared with 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting.  This presentation detailed a proposed project, the Aurora Community Fieldhouse, in all its facets. Of note, the proposed $4.
Jeni Obermier

Jeni Obermier

A thanks to community

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The Aurora News-Register recently took part in the 2021 Nebraska Press contest and as we listened to the various articles that won a thought occurred to me.  We wouldn’t be where we are without the people in the community willing to share their stories with us.
Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden.

Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden.

Community garden spaces ready, open for green thumbs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Another hallmark of spring, the gardening season will soon be in full bloom and with it comes a new chance for gardeners to once again partake in a community garden, located near the Aurora United Methodist Church, at 1406 A St. “The Garden of Eden started around 2011,” Pastor Michelle Reed noted.
Locals share their thoughts on the marijuana debate.

Locals share their thoughts on the marijuana debate.

Locals share thoughts on legalizing marijuana

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The debate on whether or not to legalize marijuana in Nebraska  is picking up steam in Lincoln, as well as across the state. The Aurora News-Register hosted an anonymous survey through Survey Monkey to gauge the community’s thoughts on the possible legal changes.