Nebraska State Fair

Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Eva’s lucky 13 Eva Fahrnbruch has the golden arm.  The Aurora senior was masterful on the mound in two games last week, collecting 26 strikeouts -- 13 in each game -- as Aurora picked up two victories.  The Lady Huskies picked up an 8-0 win at Centennial Aug.
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.

The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.

Nebraska State Fair is back in GI

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents. Located a short jaunt away in Grand Island, the 11-day summertime staple is set to begin Friday, Aug.
Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.

Aurora third graders really enjoyed Hedrick’s racing pigs at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 31. They were, from left: Teagan Nicola, Zoe Rice (in back), Brenden Zucco, Bryson Dueland, Rhett Lorence, Jonah Johnson and Kyler Comer.

Students all in for Nebraska’s Largest Classroom

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
The weekday’s of the Nebraska State Fair were filled with a flurry of activity, as the fairgrounds welcomed Nebraska’s Largest Classroom to center stage.
The midway was a popular place over the weekend.

The midway was a popular place over the weekend.

Nebraska State Fair welcomes all

News Staff
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Nebraska State Fair is back in Grand Island for the 2021 season. Local students from Aurora and Hampton will join the fun today for Nebraska's Largest Classroom. See additional coverage in next week's ANR.
Judge Paul Hay offers Hampton students some tips during last year’s FFA exhibit show. Members pictured from left are Maya Lewis, Kelsey Mersch, Landon Parsley and MaKenna Clinch.

Judge Paul Hay offers Hampton students some tips during last year’s FFA exhibit show. Members pictured from left are Maya Lewis, Kelsey Mersch, Landon Parsley and MaKenna Clinch.

State Fair hoping to get back to normal

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The Nebraska State Fair is set to unfold this week just 20 miles down the road in Grand Island, where organizers are hoping for a return to normal in 2021.