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Aurora Middle School special education teacher Sally Hoos spent a quiet moment observing this gas mask while taking Friday’s tour of the Auschwitz Exhibition in Kansas City.

Aurora Middle School special education teacher Sally Hoos spent a quiet moment observing this gas mask while taking Friday’s tour of the Auschwitz Exhibition in Kansas City.

Auschwitz Exhibition leaves lasting impact on 4R staff

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Aurora educators across the 4R district were invited to take part in a special opportunity Friday. A day that would have been spent planning away, as there was technically no school for students, was spent on the Husky Bus and eventually in Kansas City, Mo.
Former Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau told a group of area Republicans last week why she is seeking the GOP nod for governor.

Former Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau told a group of area Republicans last week why she is seeking the GOP nod for governor.

Thibodeau makes Aurora campaign stop

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Former State Sen. Theresa Thibodeau of Omaha made a campaign stop in Aurora Thursday, telling a group of area Republicans why she is seeking her party’s nomination for governor.
Kelsey Hofmann showcases women’s clothing available through her Urban Chic Boutique business, when she recently converted from a mostly online venture to a downtown local sharing space with Honeysuckle Lane.

Kelsey Hofmann showcases women’s clothing available through her Urban Chic Boutique business, when she recently converted from a mostly online venture to a downtown local sharing space with Honeysuckle Lane.

Urban Chic Boutique moves downtown

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
One year after launching Urban Chic Boutique as an online women’s clothing venture, Kelsey Hofmann turned her anniversary celebration Feb. 5 into an open house debut for a new brick and mortar location in downtown Aurora.
Aurora Huskies

Aurora Huskies

Big-ticket items coming to 4R school

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Kicking off the 4R board meeting with good news, Aurora High School principal Doug Kittle announced that three Huskies had made it to the National Merit Scholar Finalists round. These three individuals are Preston Ramaekers, Elena Kuehner and Caden Carlson.
Following up on a conversation from July of 2021, 4R board members had an action item on the agenda Monday concerning the proposed Aurora Community Field House. 

Following up on a conversation from July of 2021, 4R board members had an action item on the agenda Monday concerning the proposed Aurora Community Field House. 

4R discusses field house project

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Following up on a conversation from July of 2021, 4R board members had an action item on the agenda Monday concerning the proposed Aurora Community Field House.
A long-standing tradition in Hamilton County, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve and sign the proclamation designating February 2022 as Hamilton County 4-H Month. Those on hand to celebrate were, back row, from left: Commissioner Nancy Salmon, Commissioner Becky Richter, 4-H Council member Sarah Mead, 4-H Council member Logan McKay and Commissioner Roger Nunnenkamp. Front row, from left: Commissioner John Thomas and Commissioner and Board Chairman Rich Nelson.

A long-standing tradition in Hamilton County, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners voted to approve and sign the proclamation designating February 2022 as Hamilton County 4-H Month. Those on hand to celebrate were, back row, from left: Commissioner Nancy Salmon, Commissioner Becky Richter, 4-H Council member Sarah Mead, 4-H Council member Logan McKay and Commissioner Roger Nunnenkamp. Front row, from left: Commissioner John Thomas and Commissioner and Board Chairman Rich Nelson.

Possible zoning, planning amendment discussed

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting covered a number of topics, including a local guest who approached the board in hopes of someday amending the planning and zoning regulations to better protect landowners in regard to commercial-sized solar installations.
Kyle Ediger

Kyle Ediger

Hampton teacher, coach killed in accident

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Release via York News-Times: Two people and a York County Sheriff's Office K-9 patrol dog are dead after a high-speed chase devolved into an apparent suicide mission on Tuesday night, according to the sheriff.
Marquette resident Scott M. Ellis died Wednesday morning in a two-car collision outside Chapman.

Marquette resident Scott M. Ellis died Wednesday morning in a two-car collision outside Chapman.

Morning accident claims Marquette man

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Release via Merrick County Sheriff's Office:  On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at approximately 5:25 a.m.. emergency crews were dispatched to the area of US Hwy 30 approximately one-half mile west of F Road to investigate the report of a two-vehicle collision.
Laura Reeson and her son, Quinn, experiment with one of many exhibit’s at Thursday’s STEM Night hosted by Giltner Public Schools.

Laura Reeson and her son, Quinn, experiment with one of many exhibit’s at Thursday’s STEM Night hosted by Giltner Public Schools.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
STEM night in Giltner Science, community and fun combined to fill the Giltner gym Thursday as students and parents enjoyed a hands-on Edgerton STEM Night.
School counseling staff at the 4R district is taking steps ahead with digital class registration, and updated professional titles, just in time for National School Counseling Week. Together, Aurora’s counseling staff includes, from left, Michelle Sutter (HS counseling administrative assistant), Emily Hoegh (district mental health therapist), Erlinda Amen (elementary school counselor), Barb Bonifas (high school counselor), Jake Willems (high school counselor) and Angie Moural (middle school counselor).

School counseling staff at the 4R district is taking steps ahead with digital class registration, and updated professional titles, just in time for National School Counseling Week. Together, Aurora’s counseling staff includes, from left, Michelle Sutter (HS counseling administrative assistant), Emily Hoegh (district mental health therapist), Erlinda Amen (elementary school counselor), Barb Bonifas (high school counselor), Jake Willems (high school counselor) and Angie Moural (middle school counselor).

Aurora counseling office welcomes many changes

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Things are changing for students at Aurora High School thanks to a little leg work done by school counselor Jacob Willems and the rest of the counseling staff. The age-old task of registering for next year’s classes just got a whole lot easier.