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Aurora firefighters inspect the burned grass just off Hwy 34.

Aurora firefighters inspect the burned grass just off Hwy 34.

Wednesday fires on Hwy 34

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Aurora firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to two small fires west of Aurora near the overpass on Hwy 34, both of which reportedly appeared to have been caused by something coming from a passing vehicle. 
The Plainsman Museum will hold its annual Day on the Farm Sunday.

The Plainsman Museum will hold its annual Day on the Farm Sunday.

Plainsman to host Day on the Farm Sunday

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Plainsman Museum will take guests on a trip back in time Sunday, celebrating the area’s ag-based heritage with a “Day on the Farm.”Admission is free for this every-other-year event, which executive director Tina Larson said will offer fun for people of all ages.
Lila Wolf of Aurora and her siblings, Mark Davidson of Lawrence, Kan. and Sharon Harthoorn of Norfolk stand at the tee pad for Youth Center hole of the Merwyn and Betty Davidson Memorial Disc Golf Fitness Trail on Sunday afternoon. The newly completed course in Streeter Park is named after their parents.

Lila Wolf of Aurora and her siblings, Mark Davidson of Lawrence, Kan. and Sharon Harthoorn of Norfolk stand at the tee pad for Youth Center hole of the Merwyn and Betty Davidson Memorial Disc Golf Fitness Trail on Sunday afternoon. The newly completed course in Streeter Park is named after their parents.

Davidson Disc Golf Course officially opens in Streeter Park

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A multigenerational group of about 60 gathered in the sweltering 90-plus heat of Sunday afternoon to formally dedicate and open Aurora’s second disc golf course — the Merwyn and Betty Davidson Memorial Disc Golf Fitness Trail in Streeter Park.
Hot dog anyone? East Park Villa residents enjoyed the whole pre-game experience Thursday, with staff members acting as vendors at Memorial Stadium.

Hot dog anyone? East Park Villa residents enjoyed the whole pre-game experience Thursday, with staff members acting as vendors at Memorial Stadium.

Bringing the tailgate home to East Park

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The first Husker football game was an anticipated event for all across the state of Nebraska, none more so than residents of East Park Villa. Thursday evening the staff hosted the facility’s first-ever tailgate.
The TeamMates mentoring program in Aurora is recruiting new mentors for area youth.

The TeamMates mentoring program in Aurora is recruiting new mentors for area youth.

Consider being a TeamMate

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
With the school year entering its second month, a prominent program within the middle school and high school prepares to enter its new year welcoming back mentors and mentees as well as greeting newcomers.
Gov. Jim Pillen, center, participated in the ground breaking at the Mission Critical site on Aug. 11

Gov. Jim Pillen, center, participated in the ground breaking at the Mission Critical site on Aug. 11

Exciting times in Aurora!

Kelsey Bergen
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A few weeks ago, we had the honor of hosting Gov. Pillen at a groundbreaking ceremony south of Aurora for Specialty Ag Formulations, which will be a new micro-nutrient manufacturing facility starting next year.
Matt Sisson stands proudly among his collected bikes that he wishes to show to the community.

Matt Sisson stands proudly among his collected bikes that he wishes to show to the community.

Aurora man’s bike collection grows

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A cluster of bikes sits beside a house on 14th Street in Aurora and any passerby traveling down that lane can see the two-wheelers alongside a sign reading, “Matt’s Old Bicycles Collection.”Matt Sisson of Aurora has been amassing a bicycle collection for over ten years.
This is an aerial view of the Aurora West ethanol plant, which is now owned by KAAPA Partners Aurora, LLC.

This is an aerial view of the Aurora West ethanol plant, which is now owned by KAAPA Partners Aurora, LLC.

KAAPA offers plant update to local farmers

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
KAAPA Partners Aurora representatives offered area farmers an update on plans to upgrade the ethanol plant on the west edge of Aurora last week, announcing details regarding significant improvements as well as an unexpected timing issue which could cause the plant to shut down for three to four...
The Aurora Youth Center gears up for a new season.

The Aurora Youth Center gears up for a new season.

It’s game on for youth center

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Over the course of the summer, the Aurora Youth Center (AYC) has been working on its new additions for visiting middle school and high school students alike to enjoy in this budding school year.
This aerial photo shows the new homes and towntownhouses already built in the Streeter Subdivision, as well as room for additional growth.

This aerial photo shows the new homes and towntownhouses already built in the Streeter Subdivision, as well as room for additional growth.

Aurora poised for housing spurt

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Efforts to build new houses and help the community grow are gaining momentum on several fronts now in Aurora, with the most recent announcement adding larger lots for high-end homes on the north edge of town.