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Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild completed in time for the Kearney Drag Races and Giltner Daze Car Show next year.

Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild completed in time for the Kearney Drag Races and Giltner Daze Car Show next year.

Neal speeds toward finish line with ‘71 Vega mod

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
It’s been a slow push to the racetrack for Greg Neal as he works toward finishing modifications to his 1971 Chevy Vega.Despite the overall perception of the Vegas from 1970 to 1973, the Grand Island man was among many racers who saw its drag racing potential.
Aurora City Council approves 22% budget hike

Aurora City Council approves 22% budget hike

City approves 22% budget hike

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
After two public hearings which drew considerable public interest last week on the city’s proposed 2024-25 budget, the Aurora City Council approved a revised plan for the coming fiscal year at its Sept.
Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild done in time for next year's drag racing and car show season.

Greg Neal hopes to get his 1971 Vega rebuild done in time for next year's drag racing and car show season.

Fall Car Care features Vega build

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Section C of this week's ANR features our fall Car Care section.
Lukas Fry (front) gets into the music during the senior athletes’ dance alongside fellow classmates from left Landon Siebke, Jace Dorsey and Dane Bellis.

Lukas Fry (front) gets into the music during the senior athletes’ dance alongside fellow classmates from left Landon Siebke, Jace Dorsey and Dane Bellis.

Husky spirit fires up Homecoming crowd

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Having graduating from Aurora High School 27 years ago, Brad Bangs is well known to the community and students, and was warmly welcomed as this year’s keynote speaker at the Homecoming pep rally.
Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.

Charlie Evans and Jorja Pohlmeier, AHS Homecoming king and queen.

Homecoming royalty

Kurt Johnson
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Aurora seniors Charlie Evans Jorja Pohlmeier were crowned king and queen Friday during halftime of the football game, capping off a week of Homecoming activities.
The council chambers at Aurora City Hall were overflowing with poeple during Thursday's 'pink postcard' public hearing regarding a proposed 38 percent property tax increase.

The council chambers at Aurora City Hall were overflowing with poeple during Thursday's 'pink postcard' public hearing regarding a proposed 38 percent property tax increase.

Proposed city tax hike stirs heat during pink postcard hearing

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
More than 130 people filled the council chambers at City Hall Thursday, many venting frustration at the city’s proposed 38 percent jump in tax asking, as well as a lack of information explaining the $751,816 increase.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hampton school sets budget, tax request

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
In a brief special meeting held Monday night, the Hampton Board of Education gave final approval to the district’s 2024-25 budget and tax asking. The meeting was merely a formality, however, since the budget had been discussed in a public hearing just before the Sept.
Fagan, Faller, Klute and Wiens

Fagan, Faller, Klute and Wiens

Four candidates vie for seats on Hampton School Board

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Voters in the Hampton School District will decide Nov. 5 between four candidates for three open seats on the board of education. The candidates competing for four-year seats on the board include incumbents Megan Faller, Derek Klute and Tamara Wiens. They are joined by newcomer Mitchell Fagan.
Property manager Michelle Juzyk stands outside the Streeter Apartments, which include both 4-plex and 8-plex units.

Property manager Michelle Juzyk stands outside the Streeter Apartments, which include both 4-plex and 8-plex units.

Streeter Apartments ready for occupancy

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Two new apartment units are set to welcome tenants in the Streeter Subdivision in the next two weeks, addressing what is reported to be a critical need for rental housing in Aurora.
Carrie Sheldon of North Loup, browses the jewelry made by Blue Eyed Bootique.

Carrie Sheldon of North Loup, browses the jewelry made by Blue Eyed Bootique.

Weather sends Art Walk to TLC

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
It was a change of scenery for artists and patrons alike as Art Walk Aurora was relocated to The Leadership Center (TLC) for its 11th annual run on Sunday.