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Dave Vettel, left, a co-owner of International Workforce Services, works with Tom Dibbern during a behind-the-wheel portion of the new bus driver training program. Dibbern was the first candidate to be trained in the program.

Dave Vettel, left, a co-owner of International Workforce Services, works with Tom Dibbern during a behind-the-wheel portion of the new bus driver training program. Dibbern was the first candidate to be trained in the program.

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IWS working to fill niche with driver training services

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
An Aurora-based business which offers hands-on training for truck drivers has expanded its focus from international candidates to would-be drivers here in Nebraska, starting its broader mission by training local bus drivers to fill a pressing need within the Aurora 4R School District.
Children's book author Mary Ingram

Children's book author Mary Ingram

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Saving the world through volunteering

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
A children’s book that has been 11 years in the making is being sent to schools and libraries all across Nebraska with a singular mission in mind.
The trumpet section blasts off with the Star Trek tribute that will be the opener of this year’s show.

The trumpet section blasts off with the Star Trek tribute that will be the opener of this year’s show.

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A marching ballad that's out of this world

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Students from the Aurora High School marching band are reaching for the stars this year as students begin practicing and improving on the opening of this season’s show.The Marching Huskies will be covering music across the beloved sci-fi franchise, “Star Trek.
Get all the Hamilton County Fair results

Get all the Hamilton County Fair results

Get all the Hamilton County Fair results

News Staff
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
From 4-H to FFA and from shows to exhibits, it's all right here in our 2023 Hamilton County Fair Results tab in this week's edition. The beef, swine, sheep and goat shows are all fully covered and you'll also find results from the dog and other animal shows as well.
Optimist Club of Aurora presents a donation check to the campers at Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR).

Optimist Club of Aurora presents a donation check to the campers at Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR).

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Optimists donate to SOAR

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Ron Paider of the Optimist Club of Aurora, at left of check, presents a donation check to the campers at Summer Orientation About Rivers (SOAR). Campers, pictured in front of the Charles L.
Hamilton County Courthouse

Hamilton County Courthouse

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Stuhr to continue working with county

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
In his last day on the job as Hamilton County Administrative Manager, Scott Stuhr learned that it wouldn’t actually be his last day, for 60 days at least.
From left to right, veterans Gil Nissen, Jim Pfeifer, Jerry Chadwick and Troy Chadwick stand tall with their quilts.

From left to right, veterans Gil Nissen, Jim Pfeifer, Jerry Chadwick and Troy Chadwick stand tall with their quilts.

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Four Aurora veterans receive Quilt of Valor

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
It was another touching ceremony presented by the Nimble Thimble Quilts Guild and Hamilton Community Foundation Sunday as four veterans received a Quilt of Valor at the Hamilton County Fair.
Tri-fit co-owner Amy Owens is excited to announce a business expansion as of this week.

Tri-fit co-owner Amy Owens is excited to announce a business expansion as of this week.

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Owens announce 'Tri-Fit 3.0' changes

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Less than two years after launching a new fitness business in Aurora, Amy and Nick Owens have announced a third transition, reflecting a continuous pattern of growth and change.
Pictured from left, Khloe Allen, Josie Daugherty and Shelly Staehr smile from the spinning thrills on the midway.

Pictured from left, Khloe Allen, Josie Daugherty and Shelly Staehr smile from the spinning thrills on the midway.

A fair week, despite the heat

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Despite brutal heat, heavy rain and all sorts of unexpected logistical challenges, the 2023 Hamilton County Fair drew rave reviews from all over the fairgrounds and beyond. See the full fair wrap up plus photos of all the fair events in this week's ANR.