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Vietnam War veteran Marlin Seeman and his wife, Nancy, represented Nebraska on Memorial Day as they placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C.

Vietnam War veteran Marlin Seeman and his wife, Nancy, represented Nebraska on Memorial Day as they placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C.

Seeman lays wreath at D.C. cemetery

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
A Memorial Day weekend trip to Washington, D.C., became a “memory of a lifetime” for Mayor Marlin Seeman when he was invited to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
As she retires from her career as Hampton’s 2nd grade teacher, Barb Parsley says she is grateful for the support she has received in her 20 years at Hampton and the opportunity to truly know her students.

As she retires from her career as Hampton’s 2nd grade teacher, Barb Parsley says she is grateful for the support she has received in her 20 years at Hampton and the opportunity to truly know her students.

For Parsley, retirement from teaching career is bittersweet

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
As retiring Hampton 2nd grade teacher Barb Parsley reflects on her 30-year teaching career, the last 20 of which she has dedicated to Hampton Public School, she finds her self a bit melancholy about the change, but is also grateful for the atmosphere of support she has found in Hampton.
Aurora grad Christina Powell has recently become the behavioral health supervisor at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, supervising Children’s newly-added Behavioral Health and Wellness Center of outpatient and integrated care. Along with providing care for patients, she provides clinical supervision for therapists and psychologists working toward their independent license. Sitting with Powell are her two children, Evan and Marisa.

Aurora grad Christina Powell has recently become the behavioral health supervisor at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, supervising Children’s newly-added Behavioral Health and Wellness Center of outpatient and integrated care. Along with providing care for patients, she provides clinical supervision for therapists and psychologists working toward their independent license. Sitting with Powell are her two children, Evan and Marisa.

Powell steps up as supervisor at Children’s Nebraska

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, May 28, 2026
In the 24 years since Aurora native Christina Powell first stepped through the doors as an employee of Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, she has upheld the hospital’s mission to give every child “a better chance to live.
More than 400 people responded to Aurora Public Schools’ facility needs input survey recently

More than 400 people responded to Aurora Public Schools’ facility needs input survey recently

Survey signals support for APS facility improvements

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
More than 400 people responded to Aurora Public Schools’ facility needs input survey recently, providing feedback that will be used to create a more specific proposal expected to be shared with the public in August.
Following his final jump as a Husky Thursday morning, Jayden Slagel was embraced by fellow Husky jumpers Stella Peterson (middle) and Kaitlyn Staehr.

Following his final jump as a Husky Thursday morning, Jayden Slagel was embraced by fellow Husky jumpers Stella Peterson (middle) and Kaitlyn Staehr.

Jumping for state medals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
In total, Hamilton County athletes brought home 15 medals from last week’s state track and field championships at Omaha Burke Stadium. Highlighting those efforts was Aurora senior Jayden Slagle, who was the area’s lone gold medalist after earning top honors in the Class B triple jump, clearing 47-4.
With the speed limit set at 35 mph on that stretch of Highway 34, Aurora Police Chief Paul Graham urges children and adults crossing the highway on the way to the Aurora Aquatic Center this summer to use caution and cross wisely. He offered similar advice to drivers, saying that if the yellow caution lights are flashing and a pedestrian is waiting to cross, it is a traffic violation to proceed through the crossing.

With the speed limit set at 35 mph on that stretch of Highway 34, Aurora Police Chief Paul Graham urges children and adults crossing the highway on the way to the Aurora Aquatic Center this summer to use caution and cross wisely. He offered similar advice to drivers, saying that if the yellow caution lights are flashing and a pedestrian is waiting to cross, it is a traffic violation to proceed through the crossing.

Hwy 34 pool crossing calls for caution

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
With the pools now filled with water and the Aurora Aquatic Center set to open for the summer this Friday, children and adults wanting to walk to the facility from the south side of Highway 34 will have to get used to some changes.
The Legion Honor Squad gave a 21-gun salute to the deceased veterans buried at the Aurora Cemetery during the Memorial Day service held Monday morning.

The Legion Honor Squad gave a 21-gun salute to the deceased veterans buried at the Aurora Cemetery during the Memorial Day service held Monday morning.

A day of sacred remembrance

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Residents and visitors from near and far traveled to the Aurora Cemetery Monday morning to attend an emotional Memorial Day service and honor the veterans who fought, served and protected their country. The service was sponsored by the American Legion Lester S. Harter Post 42.
Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger is the latest recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership presented by the Hamilton Community Foundation. This year’s award was announced at the annual Aurora Schools Appreciation Luncheon held on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 19.

Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger is the latest recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership presented by the Hamilton Community Foundation. This year’s award was announced at the annual Aurora Schools Appreciation Luncheon held on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 19.

Metzger is 2026 Eloe Award recipient

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
With her colleagues giving her a standing ovation, Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger made her way to the podium set up in the Aurora Middle School Commons. She had just been announced as the 2026 recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership.
Nebraska School Counselor Association Executive Director Malinda Jean Baptiste congratulates Aurora High School Counselor Jacob Willems after naming him as the Nebraska School Counselor of the Year for 2026.

Nebraska School Counselor Association Executive Director Malinda Jean Baptiste congratulates Aurora High School Counselor Jacob Willems after naming him as the Nebraska School Counselor of the Year for 2026.

Willems named NE School Counselor of the Year

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
As Aurora High School Counselor Jacob Willems watched the announcement of fellow teacher Kate Metzger as the 2026 recipient of the Eloe Award on the last day of school, he had little idea he would be receiving an award himself that same day.
Pictured from left are America 250 Historical Exhibition Committee members Kathryn Larson, Karrie Wiarda, Brenda Klawonn and Tina Larson.

Pictured from left are America 250 Historical Exhibition Committee members Kathryn Larson, Karrie Wiarda, Brenda Klawonn and Tina Larson.

Historical Exhibition now on display at Plainsman Museum

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Hamilton County, Nebraska Celebrate America 250 - Historical Exhibition Committee opened the first part of its America 250 exhibit, “A More Perfect Union” on Thursday, May 22. The exhibition features 18 banners that will be on display throughout the Plainsman Museum.