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High Plains Community inducted three individuals into its 2023 hall of fame class, including Roger Merchant, Agnes Andreasen and Tim Lamb, a representative for the family of the late John Lamb.

High Plains Community inducted three individuals into its 2023 hall of fame class, including Roger Merchant, Agnes Andreasen and Tim Lamb, a representative for the family of the late John Lamb.

High Plains Community Hall of Fame grows by four

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Three individuals as well as a championship basketball team were all inducted into the High Plains Schools Hall of Fame on Friday, Dec. 1.The induction ceremony took place just prior to a basketball game and was attended by 12 of those being honored or their family members.
The Bodee children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Bodee.

The Bodee children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Bodee.

Christmas comes to Hampton

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Hampton's 3rd Street came alive with Christmas cheer Sunday night for the annual Christmas in Hampton celebration. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, there were hayrack rides, S'mores, hot chocolate and more as the village rang in the Christmas season. 
The Conard children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Conard.

The Conard children cozy up to the Grinch for a photo Sunday evening in Hampton. From left are Blaklee, Bentlee and Brinlee Conard.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Holiday fun in HamptonHampton's 3rd Street came alive with Christmas cheer Sunday night for the annual Christmas in Hampton celebration. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance, there were hayrack rides, S'mores, hot chocolate and more as the village rang in the Christmas season.
Firefighters spray water on the burned area to extinguish hot spots.

Firefighters spray water on the burned area to extinguish hot spots.

Fire burns harvested fields near Clay County line

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
A stubble fire near the border of Hamilton and Clay Counties on Wednesday afternoon burned a large number of acres of corn stubble. Fire crews from several communities including Aurora and Harvard responded and quickly doused the flames with the help of farmers pulling disks.
Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Public Schools

4R board expected to chose firm for facility study Monday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Aurora 4R School Board will decide Monday which of four architectural firm applicants will be contracted to conduct a study assessing the district’s facilities in detail, all part of a strategic planning process initiated more than a year ago.Supt.
Control of Little Stingers Daycare in Giltner was transferred from the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) to the Giltner School Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 1. GADC president Gary Consbruck, left, presents a document transferring operation of the daycare to foundation member Joel Hinrichs. At right is GADC treasurer Eric Leichty.

Control of Little Stingers Daycare in Giltner was transferred from the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) to the Giltner School Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 1. GADC president Gary Consbruck, left, presents a document transferring operation of the daycare to foundation member Joel Hinrichs. At right is GADC treasurer Eric Leichty.

Little Stingers under new management

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Control of Little Stingers Daycare in Giltner was transferred from the Giltner Area Development Corporation (GADC) to the Giltner School Foundation on Wednesday, Nov. 1. GADC president Gary Consbruck, left, presents a document transferring operation of the daycare to foundation member Joel Hinrichs.
This map shows proposed renovations for the exterior of the Giltner school. Officials noted that this is not the final map for renovations and is subject to change prior to voting.

This map shows proposed renovations for the exterior of the Giltner school. Officials noted that this is not the final map for renovations and is subject to change prior to voting.

Giltner reviews plans for school expansion project

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
After months of planning and discussion, Giltner School Board members reviewed details of a proposed renovation and expansion project last week, announcing for the first time a preliminary estimated cost of $21.7 million.School officials emphasized throughout the Nov.
Jackston Griess proudly displays his first-ever deer, which he shot near Roseland with his father, Luke, on opening day.

Jackston Griess proudly displays his first-ever deer, which he shot near Roseland with his father, Luke, on opening day.

Griess tags first deer, wins Super Shot contest

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Having grown up in a family of hunting enthusiasts, shooting his first dear was a very big deal for Jackston Griess of Aurora. Being chosen as the winner of the News-Register’s first-ever Super Shot Contest was just icing on the cake.
Signs went up in front of Penner Athletic Courts on Highway 34 last week, signifying a pending change in ownership. The PAC was built by the Penner Family, making its debut in October of 2010 with a large Spikefest tournament.

Signs went up in front of Penner Athletic Courts on Highway 34 last week, signifying a pending change in ownership. The PAC was built by the Penner Family, making its debut in October of 2010 with a large Spikefest tournament.

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Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Penner family puts PAC up for saleA competition gymnasium built in 2010 to provide more local gym space and host youth basketball and volleyball tournaments is for sale.