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It’s time for a celebration in Hampton, and if you ask local natives most would agree the timing for Booster Days 2022 couldn’t be better.

It’s time for a celebration in Hampton, and if you ask local natives most would agree the timing for Booster Days 2022 couldn’t be better.

Hampton ready to celebrate Booster Days

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
It’s time for a celebration in Hampton, and if you ask local natives most would agree the timing for Booster Days 2022 couldn’t be better. Indeed there have been some challenging times in Hampton the last few months, a close-knit community known for its small-town pride.
Those members of the Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow graduating class that were on hand to help with their final presentation included, from left, Tina Larson, Dereck Djernes, Loren Berthelsen, Kelsey Bergen and Blair Shearer.

Those members of the Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow graduating class that were on hand to help with their final presentation included, from left, Tina Larson, Dereck Djernes, Loren Berthelsen, Kelsey Bergen and Blair Shearer.

Leadership Tomorrow celebrates grads

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
 Over the past nine months a number of up-and-coming individuals in the Hamilton County community have been working hard to foster skills and relationships in leadership that will take them forward into the future.
After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mayor Seeman dedicates plaques honoring 25 fallen WWI veterans Mayor Marlin Seeman honored 25 soldiers who died while serving their country from 1917 to 1918 Monday, reinstating the plaques that held their names in Veteran’s Circle at the Aurora Cemetery.
Jerry Lobeda, a 2009 Aurora graduate, stands next to his saltwater flotation device, a sensory depravation tank that is filled by water from an upstairs reservoir, drained and cleaned between each session at Sana Vida Wellness Center in Grand Island.

Jerry Lobeda, a 2009 Aurora graduate, stands next to his saltwater flotation device, a sensory depravation tank that is filled by water from an upstairs reservoir, drained and cleaned between each session at Sana Vida Wellness Center in Grand Island.

Jerry Lobeda reflects on athletic past, new physical wellness venture in G.I.

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Jerry Lobeda, once a star running back for the Aurora Huskies, is now rushing into a new career as a physical wellness practitioner.
Brooke Broekemier

Brooke Broekemier

Westfield names Broekemier as its new administrator

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Michelle Broekemier, a Hordville native with 20 years experience in the healthcare industry, has been hired as the new administrator at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora. The pending administrative change was announced this week by Rod Schroeder, Westfield’s chairman of the board.
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.

Phillips alumni banquet celebrates milestone

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Phillips alumni banquet has been a staple for the high school’s graduates since the beginning of its time and it remains that way today, despite a declining number of surviving alumni.
During last year’s Can Care-A-Van Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

During last year’s Can Care-A-Van Hampton firefighters and a total of 19 youth volunteers collected 3,355 pounds of food as part of a challenge between area fire departments working together to benefit the Hamilton County Food Pantry.

Can Care-A-Van aims to collect 30,000 pounds of food June 7

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Back again for another year, the Hamilton County Food Pantry welcomes the 18th annual 10/11 Can Care-A-Van.  This event, sponsored by Black Hills Energy and JBS is set to collect a large amount of nonperishable goods from around the community to help those in need.
Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.

Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.

Market on the Square returns Saturday in Aurora

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.  The farmer’s market series runs from June 4 to Sept. 17, every Saturday, from 8-11 a.m.
Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Freemasons sell lodge, to meet in Central City  The Aurora Freemason Lodge No. 68 has sold its building on L Street to an individual for an unspecified amount effective May 5.