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Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

Aurora seniors Garrett Bellis (left) and Devin Danielson make up the treasurer and sentinel roles for the Huskies FFA chapter.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Aurora duo talk FFA officer roles, leadership Finishing out their senior years at Aurora High School in FFA style, Devin Danielson and Garrett Bellis make up a small portion of a pretty impressive FFA officer team for the current school year.
High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drives the lane and puts up a shot between two Osceola defenders during Thursday’s subdistrict final, which the Lady Storm lost in overtime, 43-38.

High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drives the lane and puts up a shot between two Osceola defenders during Thursday’s subdistrict final, which the Lady Storm lost in overtime, 43-38.

HPC’s shot at history rims out in season-ending defeat

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drilled two heroic three-pointers with the season on the line in Thursday’s D2-3 Subdistrict final against Osceola and had a shot at school history just before the final buzzer, but the last one would not fall.
High Plains Community School FFA president Kyleigh Farley with a horse named Chick. Farley has a love of animals and a stated desire to have more students join FFA.

High Plains Community School FFA president Kyleigh Farley with a horse named Chick. Farley has a love of animals and a stated desire to have more students join FFA.

HPC FFA president, Farley to increase membership, leadership

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Though High Plains Community School FFA president Kyleigh Farley did not grow up with farming in her blood, the agricultural organization means a lot to the leader appointed on April 12, 2022. To Farley, FFA represents the importance of agriculture in human life.
A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.

A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Local expert breaks through layers of regenerative ag  Agriculture, like the soil it stands on, has many layers. Effectively the soil itself stands as a timeline and report card for history and humanities use of all it provides.
Gahvi Lesiak looks for an open teammate out of an East Butler halfcourt trap during HPC’s dominant 54-17 win Friday night.

Gahvi Lesiak looks for an open teammate out of an East Butler halfcourt trap during HPC’s dominant 54-17 win Friday night.

Lindburg, Storm carry hot shooting night past East Butler

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Friday was a good night to be Hailey Lindburg, or at the very least wearing the same red, white and blue uniform.  The HPC senior was lights out, scoring 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting as the Storm put together its best offensive performance of the season, defeating East Butler 54-17 in Polk.
Emily Ackerson doesn’t get a lot of room to operate down low on offense in HPC’s 55-22 loss to Meridian in the CRC quarterfinals.

Emily Ackerson doesn’t get a lot of room to operate down low on offense in HPC’s 55-22 loss to Meridian in the CRC quarterfinals.

Storm fall to Meridian at CRC

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
After a wild first round win in the CRC tournament, the small in numbers HPC girls squad met its match in the quarterfinals.  High Plains couldn’t slow down a potent Meridian attack as the Mustangs defeated the Storm 52-22 in the CRC quarterfinals Jan. 24 at the York City Auditorium.
A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

A blanket of 4-6 inches of snow and two days out of school provided the perfect combination for some outdoor fun last week.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
‘A good old-fashioned winter storm’ It’s been awhile since residents in Hamilton County have seen a significant winter storm in the form of several inches of powdery white snow that blanketed the streets, canceled school and provided perfect snowball fight material.
HPC’s Chase Owens dribbles past BDS’s Easton Weber during the Storm’s 53-40 loss to the Eagles Saturday.

HPC’s Chase Owens dribbles past BDS’s Easton Weber during the Storm’s 53-40 loss to the Eagles Saturday.

HPC Storm can’t pull CRC upset of BDS

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
The High Plains boys were prime for a trendy 5-12 upset given its success in recent weeks, but the higher seed BDS squad didn’t leave without a fight.
Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

Aurora High School counselor Jake Willems (left) helps senior Husky Vincent DeBord as he fills out a scholarship application during scholarship night Jan. 10.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
AHS starting up scholarship nights for seniors Aurora High School’s counseling office staff is now holding weekly scholarship nights for seniors. Every Tuesday night through the end of February, the office will be open for any senior seeking assistance.
HPC’s Gage Friesen rolls over to his back and still gets the pinfall while his vision was blocked by his headgear during Friday action at the Norm Manstedt Invitational.

HPC’s Gage Friesen rolls over to his back and still gets the pinfall while his vision was blocked by his headgear during Friday action at the Norm Manstedt Invitational.

High Plains wrestlers collect four medals at Manstedt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The High Plains boys wrestling team put on a valiant effort in its home tournament now named after its longtime legendary coach.  The Storm had multiple semifinalists at the 53rd annual two-day Norm Manstedt Invite held at Central Community College in Columbus Friday and Saturday.