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Students enjoyed a backpacking trip, learning new outdoor recreation skills, during time at Indian Cave State Park. From left: Lanee Connell, Carly Connell, Atticus Miller, Zildjian Sandberg, Calvin Miller (YNE students) and Josie Ivy (Prairie Plains Intern), Alex Briner (backpacking instructor).

Students enjoyed a backpacking trip, learning new outdoor recreation skills, during time at Indian Cave State Park. From left: Lanee Connell, Carly Connell, Atticus Miller, Zildjian Sandberg, Calvin Miller (YNE students) and Josie Ivy (Prairie Plains Intern), Alex Briner (backpacking instructor).

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Young Nebraska Ecologists explore, learn on prairies

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Taking the practice of being a naturalist to the next step for students, Prairie Plains’ Sarah Bailey hosted Young Nebraska Ecologists for students in grades 9-12 this past week.Young Nebraska Ecologists is a group focused on expanding knowledge about the Platte River and prairie ecosystems.
MCHI Fun Run winners.

MCHI Fun Run winners.

MCHI Fun Run

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
An early-morning rain set the stage for a cool MCHI Fun Run and Walk Saturday, kicking off a full day of A’ROR’N Days activities.
Aurora cheerleaders were among the many smiling and waving during Saturday's A'ROR'N Days parade.

Aurora cheerleaders were among the many smiling and waving during Saturday's A'ROR'N Days parade.

A'ROR'N fun weekend

Kurt Johnson
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Another A'ROR'N Days celebration is in the books, with lots of new memories made on several fronts. Here is one of many highlights from Saturday's parade. Watch for full coverage, including alumni reunion photos, in this week's ANR.
Anya and Tanner Griffith have two kids. Rawlings, left, who is 2 years old and Walker, age 4.

Anya and Tanner Griffith have two kids. Rawlings, left, who is 2 years old and Walker, age 4.

Alumni happy with decision to ‘come home’

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Moving away from home is usually the first thing on any high school graduate’s mind, but several Aurora High School alumni are finding it even more important to return.
The Edgerton Explorit Center partnered with the Aurora high school golf coaches for a youth golf academy last week at the new practice facility on the Poco Creek grounds. Aurora coach Craig Badura noted 26 players participating in the three-day camp, more than he’s had when hosting a similar academy on his own.

The Edgerton Explorit Center partnered with the Aurora high school golf coaches for a youth golf academy last week at the new practice facility on the Poco Creek grounds. Aurora coach Craig Badura noted 26 players participating in the three-day camp, more than he’s had when hosting a similar academy on his own.

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Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Edgerton, Husky golf team up for youth golf academySmiles and birdies were everywhere at Poco Creek last week, perhaps no one having more fun than Aurora golf coach Craig Badura, watching a group of youngsters learn a game they can play for a lifetime.
Jim Higby and Beth (Troester) Andrews.

Jim Higby and Beth (Troester) Andrews.

Two Aurora alums to be inducted to Hall of Fame

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Two members of the Aurora High School Classes of 1963 and 1973 will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame this Friday during A’ROR’N Days festivities. The presentation will be made during the intermission of the BD & the Boys concert sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Dirt work has begun on the new Dollar General Market planned for the west edge of Aurora on Highway 34, as well as the entrance off of the highway itself.

Dirt work has begun on the new Dollar General Market planned for the west edge of Aurora on Highway 34, as well as the entrance off of the highway itself.

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Aurora business front reflects change, growth in past year

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Change is constant in the business world, and that’s been visibly apparent in Aurora during the past year with a number of start-ups and expansion projects reflecting the community’s progressive mindset.
A'ROR'N Days 2023 -- Rock n Roll

A'ROR'N Days 2023 -- Rock n Roll

A’ROR’N Days set to Rock n Roll

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The stage is set for another version of Aurora’s annual community celebration, with A’ROR’N Days offering activities for people of all ages Thursday through Sunday.Overall, the schedule for A’ROR’N Days weekend is similar to past years, though there are a few changes in store for version 2023.
Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.

Pictured here is a map of the proposed 15-lot subdivision on the west edge of Hampton.

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Hampton board OKs plans for new subdivision

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
In an 11-minute session that was almost the complete opposite of last week’s regular Hampton Village Board meeting, the board took action Monday night on the agreement with the Hampton Community Development Corporation (HCDC) to put in a new subdivision on the town’s western edge.
A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.

A couple of Big Campers introduce Little Camper, Brae to one of the hammocks at the beginning of Operation Shine Camp June 9 at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp near Hordville.

Operation Shine Camp helps kids, volunteers shine

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The sun shined down brightly on dozens of young shining faces Friday afternoon June 9, as the first Operation Shine weekend camp of the season began at Covenant Cedars Bible Camp north of Hordville. As cars carrying the young campers rolled into the campground from all over the region at about 3 p.