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Kailyn Wilson

Kailyn Wilson

As chapter president, Wilson arranges Giltner FFA to grow

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Becoming part of historical milestones in her school’s growing FFA chapter, Giltner president Kailyn Wilson, along with two of her fellow officers, will be taking the stage at the Nebraska State FFA convention to receive her state FFA degree and golden pin.
CDR Rorke Denver

CDR Rorke Denver

SEAL commander: ‘Find another inch’

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The audience assembled for the opening session of the Aurora Cooperative annual meeting Feb. 11 obviously knew it was in for something special when Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver took the stage at 10 a.m. He received a standing ovation before he had uttered a single word.
Giltner cheer team

Giltner cheer team

Giltner cheerleaders retain state title

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The 2026 Nebraska State Cheer & Dance competition was abuzz again with the Giltner Lady Hornets taking the stage once more to successfully defend their state championship title on Friday.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Resolution prohibiting use of Jake brakes passes county

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
on trucks, often referred to as Jake brakes, will soon become illegal in certain parts of the county following the passage of a new resolution by the Hamilton County Commissioners. Following discussions with County Highway Supt.
Owen Jacobsen

Owen Jacobsen

The thrills and agony of state wrestling

News Staff
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Emotions were all over the board for area wrestlers during last week’s NSAA state wrestling championships at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. The girls two-day tournament Feb. 17-18 featured two area medalists, Aurora’s Caly Settles and HPC’s Dakota Gress with matching 5th place finishes.
Brandi Flynn is excited to begin sharing her decorating, planning and organizing skills as the new owner of Flynn & Ivy, located at 1103 K St., near downtown Aurora.

Brandi Flynn is excited to begin sharing her decorating, planning and organizing skills as the new owner of Flynn & Ivy, located at 1103 K St., near downtown Aurora.

Flynn turns wedding-day dream into reality

Kurt Johnson
Thursday, February 19, 2026
When Brandi Flynn attended a wedding at The Ivy in Aurora in 2019, she instantly fell in love with the venue. That day, a quiet dream began to take shape, and as of last month that dream has become reality. Flynn and her husband have purchased the venue, giving it a new name: Flynn & Ivy.
Aurora Cooperative CEO Chris Decker, left, and board chairman Paul McHargue gave a brief “Stte of the Co-op” presentation during last week’s annual meeting in Grand Island.

Aurora Cooperative CEO Chris Decker, left, and board chairman Paul McHargue gave a brief “Stte of the Co-op” presentation during last week’s annual meeting in Grand Island.

More than 700 attend Aurora Co-op meeting

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
More than 700 farmers, ranchers, FFA students and people with a vested interest in agriculture attended the Aurora Cooperative annual meeting in Grand Island last week, where CEO Chris Decker reflected on the company’s mantra — “Here for the long haul.