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Baylor Scheierman, flanked by his parents, Shannon and Scott, watch the CHI video board as it plays a tribute to the Creighton senior March 1 after the Jays defeated Georgetown, 99-59.

Baylor Scheierman, flanked by his parents, Shannon and Scott, watch the CHI video board as it plays a tribute to the Creighton senior March 1 after the Jays defeated Georgetown, 99-59.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Scheierman shines on Senior Night Baylor Scheierman is an emotional guy. That’s clear with the fun he has on and off the basketball floor.  The former Husky doesn’t consider himself to be emotional in the way of crying, though. There may have been a small exception last week.
Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Following a different tune: A career from music to technology Jay (Justin) Phelps attended Aurora High School until his last semester and has since gone on his own learning journey outside of college, working his way through the technology world from Silicon Valley and beyond.
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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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.
Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald recently returned from two weeks abroad as part of his LEAD 40 fellowship. One of many tour locations for Oswald included a pineapple farm in Panama.

Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald recently returned from two weeks abroad as part of his LEAD 40 fellowship. One of many tour locations for Oswald included a pineapple farm in Panama.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Oswald explores global side of agriculture Aurora farmer Mitch Oswald has spent the past few months of his life on the learning journey of a lifetime, culminating in January with a two-week trip to Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama.  As one of 21 Nebraska LEAD fellows, Oswald spent Jan.
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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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.
This railroad crossing on N Road, located on the west side of the Aurora ethanol plant, is one of three sites where accidents within the past two years have prompted railroad and NDOT officials to propose installing automated crossing signals later this year.

This railroad crossing on N Road, located on the west side of the Aurora ethanol plant, is one of three sites where accidents within the past two years have prompted railroad and NDOT officials to propose installing automated crossing signals later this year.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Accidents prompt 3 railroad crossings County commissioners learned Monday that Burlington Northern Railroad and the Nebraska Department of Roads are making plans to install three new railroad crossings in Hamilton County within the next year, based on reports of recent accidents at those locations.
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.
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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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.
Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

Mary Mattner talks with co-owner Desiree Christenson at the closing event for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts on Saturday. Both co-owners Christenson and Tori Swanson stated desires to stay close with the art community in Hamilton County.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  Cottonwood Gallery closes after two years on downtown square The last day of business for Cottonwood Gallery & Arts ended with a sense of community on Saturday with the co-owners bringing champagne and appetizers to celebrate one last time with a crowd that represented those who appreciated the...
Pictured from left are Kory Ekhoff, Captain Tanner Greenough and Grant Carlson. All are members of Aurora’s fire-based EMS crew who previously held similar positions in Grand Island.

Pictured from left are Kory Ekhoff, Captain Tanner Greenough and Grant Carlson. All are members of Aurora’s fire-based EMS crew who previously held similar positions in Grand Island.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
EMS reports jump in transfer calls Three years after taking over what had been a county-owned and operated ambulance service, city leaders are reporting a steady increase in the number of transfer calls, prompting a recent staffing addition which is touted as part of an on-going learning curve.