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Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County board hears budget requests

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
With the new county fiscal year having started July 1, the annual procession of offices, agencies and organizations has begun at the weekly Hamilton County Commission meetings to make budget requests for FY 2025-26.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

4R board decides not to add an additional preschool class

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Aurora Supt. Jody Phillips announced last month that the district will not be adding another preschool class next fall, though conversations are continuing with other organizations about ways to help serve the growing need for preschool instruction in the community.
Mason and Carter Howland have formed M&C Dawg Patrol and are dedicated to helping pet owners keep their yards free of pet waste all year around.

Mason and Carter Howland have formed M&C Dawg Patrol and are dedicated to helping pet owners keep their yards free of pet waste all year around.

Business is picking up for M&C Dawg Patrol

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Aurora brothers Mason and Carter Howland have turned an unpleasant task for dog owners into a summer business which they plan to pursue year round.
Tale of the Ages

Tale of the Ages

A guide to living 50+ in this week's ANR

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The B Section of this week's ANR is entitled A Tale of the Ages and is led off by an article examining 95-year old Auroran, Bob Leach's life and legacy in both the American Legion and in the business world.
A new policy enacted by the 4R school board bans the use of cell phones by students in school

A new policy enacted by the 4R school board bans the use of cell phones by students in school

New 4R policy bans cell phones

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Aurora School Board adopted a new policy banning cell phone use by students for the coming school year, following what Supt. Jody Phillips said is becoming a growing trend amongst Nebraska school districts.
The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground is seen in this artist rendering from the designers. Playground organizers are awaiting the final design which will add about 6,000 square feet to the project. The top of the photo represents Old Creek Road where the playground will be located.

The preliminary design for the Hamilton County Inclusive Playground is seen in this artist rendering from the designers. Playground organizers are awaiting the final design which will add about 6,000 square feet to the project. The top of the photo represents Old Creek Road where the playground will be located.

Inclusive playground now closer to reality

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
With recent fundraising gains, opportunities for positive public exposure and the final design only days away, Hamilton County’s inclusive playground project is starting to gain some real traction.
As a member of the American Legion color guard, Robert ‘Bob’ Leach, folded and presented dozens of American flags to family members of deceased veterans. In May he joined the color guard again to present a flag to the family of fellow veteran and long-time friend Richard ‘Dick’ Grosshans.

As a member of the American Legion color guard, Robert ‘Bob’ Leach, folded and presented dozens of American flags to family members of deceased veterans. In May he joined the color guard again to present a flag to the family of fellow veteran and long-time friend Richard ‘Dick’ Grosshans.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
As he turns 95 this month, long-time American Legion Post 42 member and Aurora businessman Bob Leach reflects back on a life which has been guided by a life-long mindset of always doing what was best for his community and country.
Collingham and Beck

Collingham and Beck

Trio charged with child abuse in June 15 incident

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Three adults have been arrested on charges of child abuse and five children were taken into the custody of Health and Human Services (HHS) following an incident on June 15 in which a 7-year-old was found walking along Highway 34 in Aurora wrapped in a blanket and wearing no shoes.
Camper Asher Heiss jumps through a hoop with furry companion, Leo, on the obstacle course that was part of the closing dog show at Edgerton’s Mars Petcare Dog Science Camp.

Camper Asher Heiss jumps through a hoop with furry companion, Leo, on the obstacle course that was part of the closing dog show at Edgerton’s Mars Petcare Dog Science Camp.

Kids learn a paw-ful lot at Dog Science Camp

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Campers at the Mars Petcare Dog Science Camp had a ‘paws-itive’ time the last week of June learning about dogs and getting up close and personal with “man’s best friend.