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Artist Brandon Marr stands next to the mural of Merwyn Davidson. Marr had used the design for a sticker made around the time of Davidson’s passing painted mostly in vibrant red and black outline.

Artist Brandon Marr stands next to the mural of Merwyn Davidson. Marr had used the design for a sticker made around the time of Davidson’s passing painted mostly in vibrant red and black outline.

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Muralist returns to Aurora to paint Merwyn Davidson A bit of the old attitude has returned to the walls of the Hamilton County Youth Center. Marketing graphic designer and artist Brandon Marr has returned to his hometown to paint a mural of passed Youth Center founder Merwyn Davidson.
This row of new townhomes is a visible sign of growth in the Streeter Subdivision west of 1st Street, where 60 lots are platted and planned for housing development.

This row of new townhomes is a visible sign of growth in the Streeter Subdivision west of 1st Street, where 60 lots are platted and planned for housing development.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Housing subdivision primed for growth The landscape is changing quickly just west of 1st Street in Aurora, where a 60-lot housing subdivision is beginning to take shape with new townhomes and single-family dwellings the first of many to come.
Food pantry board member Bruce Ramsour, front center, helps unload a delivery during last week’s Can Care-a-Van drive. Pictured at right are Channel 10/11 representatives Jon and Taryn Vanderford.

Food pantry board member Bruce Ramsour, front center, helps unload a delivery during last week’s Can Care-a-Van drive. Pictured at right are Channel 10/11 representatives Jon and Taryn Vanderford.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Can Care-a-Van drive tops goal by thousands Donations far exceeded expectations during last week’s annual Can Care-a-Van drive in Aurora, with local residents contributing food and cash donations which added up to a record 45,648 pounds.
Madison, Conner and Natalie James play air hockey next to the mural that won the contest last month with the “Great Wave” mural in the neighboring Merwyn and Betty Davidson Zen Room.

Madison, Conner and Natalie James play air hockey next to the mural that won the contest last month with the “Great Wave” mural in the neighboring Merwyn and Betty Davidson Zen Room.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Youth Center opens to warm community welcome More than 30 people of all ages poured into the newly opened Hamilton County Youth Center located at 1217 12th Street on Saturday.
After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mayor Seeman dedicates plaques honoring 25 fallen WWI veterans Mayor Marlin Seeman honored 25 soldiers who died while serving their country from 1917 to 1918 Monday, reinstating the plaques that held their names in Veteran’s Circle at the Aurora Cemetery.
Nebraska beef, and beef in general, hold a lot of nutritional value to the human body, according to industry experts.

Nebraska beef, and beef in general, hold a lot of nutritional value to the human body, according to industry experts.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Nutritional benefits a plenty in Nebraska beef  Beef and Nebraska go hand-in-hand. As May pushes forward, so too do the celebrations for National Beef Month.
Graham Christenson’s campaign slogan “Grow with Graham” was a hit among his peers.

Graham Christenson’s campaign slogan “Grow with Graham” was a hit among his peers.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Graham Christenson earns role as state FBLA reporter Aurora sophomore Graham Christenson has taken his love for FBLA to the statewide stage on various occasions, including competitions which have qualified the Husky for a national appearance later this year.
Aurora High School graduating senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar.

Aurora High School graduating senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Kuehner a National Merit Scholar It’s official. Aurora High School senior Elena Kuehner has been named a National Merit Scholar. Kuehner has held on throughout the process, where somewhere near 1.
Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

Pam Emahizer will welcome retirement after 36 years in education. She is set to be replaced after this school year by one of her former fourth grade students, Ashley (Pachta) Gustafson.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Pam Emahizer reflects on 27 years at Aurora, 36 in education Aurora Public Schools is saying goodbye, for now, to another one of its teaching greats. After 36 years in education, Aurora fourth grade teacher Pam Emahizer will be retiring at the end of this school year.
Bailey sits in a blind at the Rowe Sanctuary. The photo was taken by his daughter, Sarah Bailey.

Bailey sits in a blind at the Rowe Sanctuary. The photo was taken by his daughter, Sarah Bailey.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Aurora photographer wins Nebraskaland best of show Aurora resident Britton Bailey has followed a passion for photography through the years of his life, constantly in search of the perfect picture.