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Mayor Marlin Seeman

Mayor Marlin Seeman

Seeman decides not to run again for mayor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman announced this week that he will pass the city’s leadership gavel on to someone else at the end of the year, having decided not to seek re-election for another four-year term.Seeman has served 20 years as mayor during two different stints.
Chris and Michelle Small

Chris and Michelle Small

Couples learn to dance their way to healthy marriages

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Couples in the Aurora area had the opportunity to learn ballroom dancing and even get out on the dance floor themselves at a Valentine’s-related event held at the Bremer Center on a recent Friday night leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Kylon Jurgens & Reagan Thompson

Kylon Jurgens & Reagan Thompson

Giltner grads Jurgens, Thompson share major changes

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Planting a seed in AgronomyPrior to graduating from Giltner High School in 2024, college sophomore Kylon Jurgens had his eyes set on studying pre-med biology after seeing how his doctors were vital in his recovery from shoulder surgeries.
Ortegren & Hahn

Ortegren & Hahn

Phone call rekindles 74-year friendship

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Two elderly Hordville natives, who first went to work together nearly 75 years ago and haven’t seen each other in decades, met again by phone recently and, according to their children, for the next few minutes it was like all those years just melted away.
Hampton Village Board news

Hampton Village Board news

Hampton village sales tax proposal on hold

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Discussions about a possible sales tax in Hampton to help support the community daycare center have been put on hold pending the possible formation of a grassroots committee to lead the effort.
Brad Bangs of MCHI Rehabilitation demonstrates to Lauryn Thomas how a tidal tank can be used to help patients improve coordination and train core and muscles.

Brad Bangs of MCHI Rehabilitation demonstrates to Lauryn Thomas how a tidal tank can be used to help patients improve coordination and train core and muscles.

Hamilton Ag Society sells 110 percent of Home Show

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Hamilton County Home & Garden Show received a staggering turnout during its 30th annual show this weekend, with approximately 700 people eager to see new and returning vendors.
Aurora firefighters check the roof of the Edgerton Explorit Center after an early morning fire on Friday destroyed the raptor enclosure attached to the back of the building.

Aurora firefighters check the roof of the Edgerton Explorit Center after an early morning fire on Friday destroyed the raptor enclosure attached to the back of the building.

Community responds after fire destroys Edgerton raptor facility

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Hamilton County was quick to respond to the fire that destroyed the raptor enclosure on the east side of the Edgerton Explorit Center Friday morning and took the lives of three of the four birds that lived there.