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From left, mother Jenny Goertzen eagerly takes a photo of her children, Chance (1st grade) and Kendall (3rd grade), in front of the Hampton school bell on the first day of school Aug. 16.

From left, mother Jenny Goertzen eagerly takes a photo of her children, Chance (1st grade) and Kendall (3rd grade), in front of the Hampton school bell on the first day of school Aug. 16.

Hampton school year takes flight

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
From left, mother Jenny Goertzen eagerly takes a photo of her children, Chance (1st grade) and Kendall (3rd grade), in front of the Hampton school bell on the first day of school Aug. 16.
A drone photo provided by the City of Aurora captured the scene from above Friday's groundbreaking.

A drone photo provided by the City of Aurora captured the scene from above Friday's groundbreaking.

Turning soil on a new era for Aurora

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Crowds gathered, dignitaries spoke and golden shovels turned earth on Friday morning signaling both the beginning of a new manufacturing business for Hamilton County and the culmination of more than a decade of work by public and private entities at the Mission Critical business development site...
Elizabeth Hunter

Elizabeth Hunter

Hunter joins News-Register staff

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Elizabeth Hunter has joined the Aurora News-Resgister staff as a news reporter.Hunter has lived in Aurora for most of her life being part of the Husky alumi from the Class of 2019.
Noah Tripp, left, and Jared Snyder stand near drilling equipment as partners in their new Quality Underground LLC business.

Noah Tripp, left, and Jared Snyder stand near drilling equipment as partners in their new Quality Underground LLC business.

‘Fiber cowboys’ excited with launch of new business venture

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Two young entrepreneurs who launched an excavating business last year in Aurora are reporting early success, touting themselves as “fiber cowboys” ready to work hard and go anywhere opportunity leads them.
From left, Soca Jukebox band members Jason Riley and Clay Johnston perform classic hits that connected with an audience of all ages.

From left, Soca Jukebox band members Jason Riley and Clay Johnston perform classic hits that connected with an audience of all ages.

Bands on the Bricks ends season on nostalgic note

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The final night of Bands on the Bricks’ six-week run was met with high hopes and praise Friday evening in downtown Aurora.Audience members of every age made their way near the courthouse with lawnchairs in hand.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

4R supt. projects tax decrease

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
While the Aurora school district’s budgeting process is several weeks from being finalized, Supt. Jody Phillips projected to his board and district patrons Monday that tax asking will go down for the coming fiscal year.
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ANR

Educators gathering signatures to put LB 753 up for vote

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
A group of retired and current local educators say they support the concept of choice when it comes to sending your children to public or private schools, but they oppose a new state law focused on that topic and want to give voters a choice in the matter by putting the issue up to a vote in...
City leaders extended the city limits last week to include 12 lots, located in the top right portion of this photo extending from the street, which are now part of the Northridge Second Addition.

City leaders extended the city limits last week to include 12 lots, located in the top right portion of this photo extending from the street, which are now part of the Northridge Second Addition.

City annexes Northridge 2nd Addition

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Aurora City Council voted to extend the city limits during a brief meeting last week, approving the third and final reading of an ordinance that authorizes annexation of 12 large lots in the Northridge Second Subdivision.
Pictured are new Aurora teachers on the first official day to report for duty.

Pictured are new Aurora teachers on the first official day to report for duty.

New Aurora teachers

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
 Pictured on the first day of preparation for Aurora teachers are new members of the staff, including, from left:  Jarrett Havens (middle school -- 8th grade science), Leah Solko (middle school -- 7th grade reading), Jamie Mullarkey (elementary -- 4th grade), Miranda Hohm (elementary music), Kylee...
Erin Akerson gives a teary embrace to her daughter, Millie, while father Steve looks on.

Erin Akerson gives a teary embrace to her daughter, Millie, while father Steve looks on.

Welcome to kindergarten

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
There were smiles as well as tears Monday morning as parents dropped off their children for the first day of elementary school in Aurora. Pictured above, Erin Akerson gives a teary embrace to her daughter, Millie, while father Steve looks on.