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Pictured from left, Aurora pilots Dr. John Wilcox, Keal Bockelman and Brett Mitchell have agreed to share their aviation experience during the Edgerton Explorit Center’s first-ever air academy beginning June 28. At right is Mary Molliconi, the center’s executive director.

Pictured from left, Aurora pilots Dr. John Wilcox, Keal Bockelman and Brett Mitchell have agreed to share their aviation experience during the Edgerton Explorit Center’s first-ever air academy beginning June 28. At right is Mary Molliconi, the center’s executive director.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Edgerton programming to go airborne The Edgerton Explorit Center will soar to new heights in June, expanding its popular summer camp series to include an air academy that will put youngsters in flight with the help of three local pilots.
Chloe and Casey Nunnenkamp are well underway with renovations to the Jones building on Aurora’s downtown square. The couple estimates next spring for the completion date.

Chloe and Casey Nunnenkamp are well underway with renovations to the Jones building on Aurora’s downtown square. The couple estimates next spring for the completion date.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Nunnenkamp revamps aging downtown structure From its beginning in 1881 as the Bank of Aurora to housing the Jones Agency, the building found on the southeast side of Aurora’s downtown square has grown and changed with the town.
Marci Epp showcases how she films her cooking show for viewers to follow along at home.

Marci Epp showcases how she films her cooking show for viewers to follow along at home.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Marci’s Farmhouse Kitchen: Southern cooking at home in Nebraska The love of food runs deep through Marci Epp’s life. From finding recipes, creating the dish and sharing it with her friends and family, meals have grown into more than just a necessary part of her day.
York Dukes coach JT Hamm (left) joined Sammie Weddle and Aurora coach Scott Phillips after the York vs. Aurora varsity matchup last week. They sat down for a quick chat after snapping this picture.

York Dukes coach JT Hamm (left) joined Sammie Weddle and Aurora coach Scott Phillips after the York vs. Aurora varsity matchup last week. They sat down for a quick chat after snapping this picture.

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Sammie’s gift: Moment of goodwill goes past gametime Despite an ongoing pandemic, ever-changing health regulations and more, the thrill and love for high school sports echoes loud through communities big and small.
A once proud school building in Hordville could be demolished soon as village leaders say they are concerned with the liability of letting the aging structure continue to deteriorate.

A once proud school building in Hordville could be demolished soon as village leaders say they are concerned with the liability of letting the aging structure continue to deteriorate.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Hordville school building may soon be history A brick structure that once was a focal point of the Hordville community may soon be coming down as village leaders have begun accepting bids to demolish a vacated 108-year-old school building.
Members of the Heartland United Way Hamilton County Committee pictured at Saturday’s kickoff event include, from left: Laurie Pfeifer, Bridgett Svoboda, Jayne Smith, Tricia Grafton, UW staff member Tiffany Schrunk, and Kurt Johnson.

Members of the Heartland United Way Hamilton County Committee pictured at Saturday’s kickoff event include, from left: Laurie Pfeifer, Bridgett Svoboda, Jayne Smith, Tricia Grafton, UW staff member Tiffany Schrunk, and Kurt Johnson.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
United Way kicks off 2020 campaign, raises awareness The Heartland United Way kicked off its 2020 campaign in Hamilton County Saturday, offering words of encouragement to young flag football players and their families while also sharing information on how local UW donations benefit local people in...