Veterans Day

Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

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Back to the finals (again) For the third year in a row and the fifth time since 2015, Aurora will play for a football state championship following a 40-19 win over Boone Central in the Class C1 semifinals.
Five local veterans were awarded their Quilt of Valor during last week’s Veterans Day program at Aurora High School. They were wrapped in their quilts by members of their family. These individuals included, from left: Scott Springer, John Springer, Dick Phillips, Pat Nuss and Leon Cederlind.

Five local veterans were awarded their Quilt of Valor during last week’s Veterans Day program at Aurora High School. They were wrapped in their quilts by members of their family. These individuals included, from left: Scott Springer, John Springer, Dick Phillips, Pat Nuss and Leon Cederlind.

Five local veterans earn distinguished Quilts of Valor

Friday’s Veterans Day program was highlighted, as is tradition, with the presentation of Quilts of Valor to local veterans in celebration of their service. This year’s group included Hamilton County veterans Leon Cederlind, Pat Nuss, Dick Phillips, John Springer and Scott Springer.
Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

Field work is wrapping up in Hamilton County and farmers are getting in the last bits of harvest, as shown here in a field near Highway 14. With the dry conditions effecting the soil, some farmers report a slow-down in field work after harvest.

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Harvest season ends a challenging, rewarding year In what has been a topsy-turvey year for local weather and inflation, farmers in Hamilton County report that with the crops now in from harvest the year has had its rewards despite the turbulent conditions of 2022.
The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time. 

GADC joins with GPS for 5th year of Veteran’s Day program

The Giltner Area Development Corporation members will be holding its fifth annual Veteran’s Day program Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m., with the corporation combining forces with Giltner Public Schools for the first time.
Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora honors area veterans Thursday

The Aurora Public Schools Veterans Day program was called to order bright and early Thursday morning with words from American Legion member Ron Paider.  “On behalf of American Legion Post 42 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4993, I call to order this Veterans Day program,” Paider began.
Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

High Plains honors those who served

High Plains Community students young and old gathered in one place Thursday to honor local heroes.  HPC hosted its annual Veterans Day program with plenty of local heroes present, taking a moment from a busy day to stop, reflect and honor.
Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Giltner celebrates local veterans on Marine’s birthday

Nov. 10 was a special day in Giltner for a variety of reasons.  The school held its fourth annual Veterans Day program with a myriad of vets and students alike gathered to honor those who served.
Graham Christenson

Graham Christenson

Assignment prompts deeper look at Veterans Day

On Nov. 11 each year Americans celebrate Veterans Day. This holiday holds the purpose of honoring and celebrating all those who have served in the military. This is a fairly basic explanation of the holiday that the majority of people understand.