News

A row of shelves at the Aurora Mall. While most shelves are filled there is still up to a third of items ordered that do not reach the grocery store.

A row of shelves at the Aurora Mall. While most shelves are filled there is still up to a third of items ordered that do not reach the grocery store.

Local retailers adjust to ‘new normal’ regarding supply chain

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the ninth in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting the local community. This report highlights feedback from local retail business owners.
Top: Tereasa Payne takes a selfie in front of a Lion King theater production. Payne has done work fork for bands, orchestras and television but stated that theater offered her the most variety. Below: Payne plays on the pan flute at one of her performances.

Top: Tereasa Payne takes a selfie in front of a Lion King theater production. Payne has done work fork for bands, orchestras and television but stated that theater offered her the most variety. Below: Payne plays on the pan flute at one of her performances.

Husky grad reflects on ‘Circle of Life’ as professional musician

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Tereasa Payne has been living her musical dreams for a number of years now, always close-up and personal to the action -- like Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway -- while serving as a member of the pit orchestra.
Bands on the Bricks is one of many events coordinated by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

Bands on the Bricks is one of many events coordinated by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

Rhoden gives ‘22 Aurora Chamber of Commerce report

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Justise Rhoden, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, was on hand to present the 2022 Chamber report, an update on the past and future of the town’s businesses, to Aurora City Council members during last week’s meeting.
New Hampton teachers

New Hampton teachers

New teachers in Hampton

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Three new teachers joined the staff in Hampton, with fall classes beginning Aug. 10. Pictured from left are: Dalton Miller, special education; Cora Menke, math; Jereme Jones, Career Pathways/business and head football coach.
Valeriy, Kyril, Tatiana and Danial lay out their quilts and prayer shawls received from Aurora United Methodist Church. The family moved to Nebraska in mid-July as refugees from Odessa, Ukraine.

Valeriy, Kyril, Tatiana and Danial lay out their quilts and prayer shawls received from Aurora United Methodist Church. The family moved to Nebraska in mid-July as refugees from Odessa, Ukraine.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Ukrainian family receives welcome from Aurora church On Feb. 24, Valeriy is out in the cool waters of the Black Sea as part of an international shipping company based in Ukraine. Within 24 hours, life for him and his family will be turned upside down.
The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing.

The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing.

4R in ‘crisis’ need of bus drivers

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The 4R school board met Monday evening with a short agenda, though some topics of discussion reflected rather heavy issues most school districts across the nation are facing. “We have entered into a state of, what I would consider crisis, with our bus drivers,” Supt.
This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

This screen shot is from a 2017 documentary on The Grain Place and its founders, the late Don and his son David Vetter. The 77-minute film was titled, “Dreaming of a Vetter World.”

Grain Place plans for leadership transition

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
A mission to grow crops organically and protect the soil on the Vetter family’s 280-acre farm near Marquette is on the verge of a transition, both in terms of ownership and leadership. Established officially in 1978, The Grain Place has grown in scope and stature.
A Hamilton Telecommunications worker splices in fiber optic to a box. The company’s fiber optic projects were boosted by taking in extra stock when lower prices were available.

A Hamilton Telecommunications worker splices in fiber optic to a box. The company’s fiber optic projects were boosted by taking in extra stock when lower prices were available.

Hamilton Telecommunications stays ahead supply chain shortages

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of articles focused on supply chain shortages and delays and how they are impacting the local community. This report highlights feedback from Hamilton Telecommunications’ executives.
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.

Giltner welcomes new ag teacher

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Giltner Public Schools board members approved plans Monday to hire Kelsey Swantek as the district’s first agricultural teacher, starting in June of next year.