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A crowd estimated at 50 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the Bremer Center, where a “Yes We Can” committee shared concerns with the proposed 1-1/2 percent city sales tax to be decided by Aurora voters in the May 14 primary.

A crowd estimated at 50 people attended a town hall meeting Thursday at the Bremer Center, where a “Yes We Can” committee shared concerns with the proposed 1-1/2 percent city sales tax to be decided by Aurora voters in the May 14 primary.

Group airs concerns with city’s proposed 1.5% sales tax

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
More than 50 people attended a “Yes we can” town hall meeting Thursday at the Bremer Center, where a group of local residents explained why they believe Aurora can continue to grow without adding a 1-1/2 percent sales tax, and in fact why they fear that a sales tax could impede future growth.
A 3D model of the northwest side of Giltner Public Schools shows the planned exterior renovations to the school. A new corridor will provide easier access to the school’s main gym and concessions area from the west parking lot and football field.

A 3D model of the northwest side of Giltner Public Schools shows the planned exterior renovations to the school. A new corridor will provide easier access to the school’s main gym and concessions area from the west parking lot and football field.

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Giltner school bond issue hinges on vote

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Voters in the Giltner School District will decide during the May 14 Primary Election whether or not an $11.4 million bond issue will go forward to finance major upgrades to the K-12 school’s facilities.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

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4R board hears initial facility study results

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Aurora 4R School Board heard a summary review Monday of a facility study conducted as part of a strategic planning initiative to assess the district’s existing facilities, both in terms of physical status as well as how they are aligning with the school’s educational needs.
Young Colton McCartney holds up an auction item in front of a large crowd gathered Saturday morning at the Farr Building

Young Colton McCartney holds up an auction item in front of a large crowd gathered Saturday morning at the Farr Building

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MCC holds 45th and final auction in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A tradition of praising God and raising money for global relief efforts unfolded for the 45th year in Aurora this weekend, with officials announcing that 2024 is the final year the Mennonite Central Committee relief auction will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Giltner residents to vote on sales tax

Giltner residents to vote on sales tax

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Giltner Village Board puts a 1% sales tax on ballot

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Giltner residents will decide May 14 if they want to approve a 1 percent municipal sales tax in Giltner, which was proposed by the village board as a means of generating revenue to help fund housing infrastructure.
Voters used to mailing in their ballots will notice there’s a new look to the official envelopes this year. The new manilla envelopes provided by the Secretary of State are smaller so the ballots must first be folded before inserting in the envelope.

Voters used to mailing in their ballots will notice there’s a new look to the official envelopes this year. The new manilla envelopes provided by the Secretary of State are smaller so the ballots must first be folded before inserting in the envelope.

Early voting starts Monday for May primary

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Those wishing to vote early in the May 14 Presidential Primary Election will get their first opportunity to do so as of Monday.
Memorial Health Clinic Manager Brandi Nigro, right, accesses MHC’s new online patient check in function with Head Receptionist Beca Hadenfeldt, using a tablet that is available at the clinic for those who don’t have a smart phone.

Memorial Health Clinic Manager Brandi Nigro, right, accesses MHC’s new online patient check in function with Head Receptionist Beca Hadenfeldt, using a tablet that is available at the clinic for those who don’t have a smart phone.

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MHC introduces online program for patient communication

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A new digital program designed to streamline appointments launched last fall by Memorial Health Clinic (MHC) is fostering better communication between the clinic and its patients and has even had the effect of making patients more prompt in showing up for appointments.
Robin Hansen will end her 39-year tenure at Pinnacle Bank in Aurora Friday. Stepping into the lead mortgage lending role will be Butch Moural.

Robin Hansen will end her 39-year tenure at Pinnacle Bank in Aurora Friday. Stepping into the lead mortgage lending role will be Butch Moural.

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A changing of the guard in mortgage loans at Pinnacle Bank

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
A passing of the baton will transpire this week at Pinnacle Bank in Aurora with long-time vice president and mortgage loan officer Robin Hansen retiring from banking while Butch Moural of Grand Island steps in to fill that role.
Young Colton McCartney holds up an auction item in front of a large crowd gathered Saturday morning at the Farr Building

Young Colton McCartney holds up an auction item in front of a large crowd gathered Saturday morning at the Farr Building

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A tradition of praising God and raising money for global relief efforts unfolded for the 45th year in Aurora this weekend, with officials announcing that 2024 is the final year the Mennonite Central Committee relief auction will be held at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
Jeffrey Adams

Jeffrey Adams

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Adams change of venue motion denied by judge

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
A defense motion asking to move the Jeffrey Adams first-degree murder trial out of Hamilton County has been denied by the court. Adams, who is scheduled to stand trial in June for the premeditated murder of his wife, Angela in their Marquette home on Feb.