The Aurora City Council voted last week to move forward with a grant application process to help revitalize the downtown area.
Firetrucks from throughout the state joined the funeral procession last week for Elwood Fire Chief Darren Krull, who lost his life in the line of duty April 7. Representatives from Aurora, Hampton, Giltner and Phillips fire departments made the trip west, joining a long processing from the church to the cemetery, or parking at intersections along the route.
Watering the lawn may be limited this summer if village leaders implement restrictions.
Melanie Dominguez (right) gives Attikus Louela a small plush tiger at the Early Childhood event while his mother watches. Louela had just completed an egg shaker, which he holds in his left hand, when Dominguez gave him the toy.
Now a college freshman, Aurora grad Ellie Wanek has fulfilled her dream serving as Nebraska FFA State President. She retired her jacket officially in a ceremony held at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln on Friday.
Holly Baker (left) and Leslie Fisher hold up a star with their business name, Together A Greater Good, at the 2016 Business Excellence Awards in Omaha. The business, which allows customers to donate a portion of their receipt to charitable causes, has about 10,000 active users.
Norah Nickel reaches for an Easter egg as a chaotic group of other 4-to-6-year-olds rush to grab the treats.
Allan Coats poses with his daughters Tori and Alex in front of the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner in a garage on their property. Most of the renovation occurred in the garage with Alan receiving help from friends and family.
Monte Obermeier
Streeter Subdivision