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This was the scene at 2nd and G Streets in Hampton last Tuesday afternoon after workers repaired a water main break at that intersection. Village water users have been under a boil order for a week since the entire water system had to be shut down to make the repair.

This was the scene at 2nd and G Streets in Hampton last Tuesday afternoon after workers repaired a water main break at that intersection. Village water users have been under a boil order for a week since the entire water system had to be shut down to make the repair.

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Hampton lifts water boil order

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The boil order that had been placed on Hampton Village water users more than a week ago has been lifted according to village Utility Supt. Chris Friesen. He reported Tuesday afternoon that water samples taken on Monday had come back showing no traces of E. coli bacteria.
Pictured from left are: Dereck Djernes, Chamber president; Kathryn Larson and Jana Gibson representing the Plainsman Museum, Civic Business of the year; Faith Gustafson, Ambassador of the Year; Jennifer Dennis, Ambassador of the Year; Paul Johnson with the Youth Center, Rising Star Award; Brock Wyatt, Community Leader of the Year; and Justise Rhoden, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured is Deanna Powell, owner of Dream Designs, which was recognized as Small Business of the Year

Pictured from left are: Dereck Djernes, Chamber president; Kathryn Larson and Jana Gibson representing the Plainsman Museum, Civic Business of the year; Faith Gustafson, Ambassador of the Year; Jennifer Dennis, Ambassador of the Year; Paul Johnson with the Youth Center, Rising Star Award; Brock Wyatt, Community Leader of the Year; and Justise Rhoden, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Not pictured is Deanna Powell, owner of Dream Designs, which was recognized as Small Business of the Year

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Chamber celebrates year of growth

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of growth and success Thursday, hosting its annual banquet at the Bremer Center.
Pat Shaw of Aurora was announced as the new county business manager to replace Scott Stuhr who resigned last summer.

Pat Shaw of Aurora was announced as the new county business manager to replace Scott Stuhr who resigned last summer.

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Shaw takes helm as county business manager

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
At the end of a six-month search process that started last summer, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners introduced its newly hired county business manager at its regular meeting on Monday.
Aurora City Council news

Aurora City Council news

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Council approves plans for Hwy 14, 34 projects

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
City leaders approved several plans and amendments for infrastructure development involving projects proposed along Highways 14 and 34 during last week’s Aurora City Council meeting.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s premier show choir, the Big Red Singers is seen here in one of their past performances in Aurora.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s premier show choir, the Big Red Singers is seen here in one of their past performances in Aurora.

Big Red Singers to perform here Sunday

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Big Red Singers are set for a return engagement at Aurora High School this Sunday afternoon and there will be at least one familiar face to Aurorans in the popular UNL musical group.
Polk United Methodist Church members brought new games and cornhole sets for mentors and their mentees to play with. From left, Audrey Samuelson, Sharon Johnson, Pastor Duncan Ibuuri and Karen Stevens.

Polk United Methodist Church members brought new games and cornhole sets for mentors and their mentees to play with. From left, Audrey Samuelson, Sharon Johnson, Pastor Duncan Ibuuri and Karen Stevens.

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HPC TeamMates program receives ‘gifts from heart’

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The High Plains Community Schools’ TeamMates chapter hosted a lunch for mentees, their mentors and members of the Polk United Methodist Church as a thanks for the church’s $2,000 donation to the program Thursday afternoon.
Caleb Arnett arrives for his first court appearance in Dec. 2023

Caleb Arnett arrives for his first court appearance in Dec. 2023

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Arnett preliminary hearing delayed

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
March 19 has been set as the next time for Caleb Arnett of Aurora to be back in Hamilton County Court to face charges of first degree murder related to the stabbing death of his stepfather.
ANR presents annual College Bound edition

ANR presents annual College Bound edition

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Exactly four years ago the world was about to enter a period of unprecedented chaos with the onset of a global pandemic.
Aurora native Trevor Dvorak, left, works with Dr. Haishi Cao and fellow student Madeline Riesberg in a UNK chemistry lab. Dvorak is one of several area students sharing how the COVID pandemic impacted his educational experience.

Aurora native Trevor Dvorak, left, works with Dr. Haishi Cao and fellow student Madeline Riesberg in a UNK chemistry lab. Dvorak is one of several area students sharing how the COVID pandemic impacted his educational experience.

Dvorak says COVID was surreal for students, but didn’t impact his plan to become a physician

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Trevor Dvorak has always wanted to be a physician. A global pandemic that rocked the healthcare world didn’t deter the Aurora graduate, though looking back he said the COVID-19 era did cause disruption in what he remembers as a surreal time in his young life.
Hannah Preissler, a three-time state pole vault champion for Giltner, went on to compete for the Big Red over the last four years.

Hannah Preissler, a three-time state pole vault champion for Giltner, went on to compete for the Big Red over the last four years.

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Preissler discovers career opportunity through lens

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Hannah Preissler remembers her senior year spring break from high school quite well. The 2020 Giltner graduate only wished it was under better circumstances.