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Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora veteran Stan Wilshusen stands at attention as Aurora band plays each military branch’s song.

Aurora honors area veterans Thursday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The Aurora Public Schools Veterans Day program was called to order bright and early Thursday morning with words from American Legion member Ron Paider.  “On behalf of American Legion Post 42 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4993, I call to order this Veterans Day program,” Paider began.
Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

Keynote speaker Ryan Bresnahan shared small anecdotes during his presentation at HPC’s Veterans Day program Thursday.

High Plains honors those who served

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
High Plains Community students young and old gathered in one place Thursday to honor local heroes.  HPC hosted its annual Veterans Day program with plenty of local heroes present, taking a moment from a busy day to stop, reflect and honor.
Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Local veteran Jerry Hinrichs is presented a small American flag by Giltner’s preschool class before the annual Veterans Day Program Nov. 10.

Giltner celebrates local veterans on Marine’s birthday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Nov. 10 was a special day in Giltner for a variety of reasons.  The school held its fourth annual Veterans Day program with a myriad of vets and students alike gathered to honor those who served.
Pictured from left are Cliff Messner of Central City; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman; Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen; Dist. 36 Sen. Matt Williams; Gov. Pete Ricketts; home builder Brock Henderson; Jannelle Seim, president of the Aurora Housing Development Corporation; Kelly Gewecke with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and Hamilton County Board commissioner John Thomas.

Pictured from left are Cliff Messner of Central City; Aurora Mayor Marlin Seeman; Dist. 34 Sen. Curt Friesen; Dist. 36 Sen. Matt Williams; Gov. Pete Ricketts; home builder Brock Henderson; Jannelle Seim, president of the Aurora Housing Development Corporation; Kelly Gewecke with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; and Hamilton County Board commissioner John Thomas.

Ricketts congratulates Aurora

News Staff
Friday, November 12, 2021
Gov. Pete Ricketts congratulated the Aurora Housing Development Corp. and other project partners Friday for breaking ground on a 60-unit housing subdivision, due in part to the Rural Workforce Housing Fund.
Join the Heartland United Way's Dine United event Nov. 16.

Join the Heartland United Way's Dine United event Nov. 16.

Dine United for homeless

Kurt Johnson
Friday, November 12, 2021
As the basic act of providing food and shelter becomes more difficult for local families, the cry for action echoes louder than ever before. Join the Heartland United Way during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week for Dine United on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
One of a few good men Following a long, well-traveled, road through military service, Giltner native Capt. Joshua Nauman has recently taken up a top position at the very naval law office in which he started his career years ago.
Carl Franklin (second from left) shows off his food collection donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry Nov. 2, a total of 463.8 pounds. Those who helped Franklin include from left: George Chaney, Shawn Van Wormer, Rachel Zimmerman and Brandon Zimmerman.

Carl Franklin (second from left) shows off his food collection donated to the Hamilton County Food Pantry Nov. 2, a total of 463.8 pounds. Those who helped Franklin include from left: George Chaney, Shawn Van Wormer, Rachel Zimmerman and Brandon Zimmerman.

Scary good time results in high food donation total

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The heart of Aurora was the place for spooks and goblins, all for a good cause over Halloween weekend.  Aurora native Carl Franklin scared up plenty of good times over Halloween weekend and while doing so put together a big donation for the Hamilton County Food Pantry.
Hampton village leaders accepted a study Monday night which concluded that the village is blighted and substandard according to state law, results that could be the first step in a long-term redevelopment effort to build more houses in the community.

Hampton village leaders accepted a study Monday night which concluded that the village is blighted and substandard according to state law, results that could be the first step in a long-term redevelopment effort to build more houses in the community.

Hampton approves recent blight study

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Hampton village leaders accepted a study Monday night which concluded that the village is blighted and substandard according to state law, results that could be the first step in a long-term redevelopment effort to build more houses in the community.
Amy and Nick Owens, left, purchased Most Fun-N-Fit Circuit from Lisa Gretch as of Nov. 1, renaming the K Street facility Tri-Fit. An open house is planned Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m.

Amy and Nick Owens, left, purchased Most Fun-N-Fit Circuit from Lisa Gretch as of Nov. 1, renaming the K Street facility Tri-Fit. An open house is planned Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m.

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K Street fitness facility has new owners

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
An Aurora fitness center was in the midst of change last week with new owners, a new name and an expanded mission to offer personal training services as well as 24/7 facility access to a wide range of clients.
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KSB Law addresses Giltner board, patrons

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Giltner School Board members asked questions to district attorneys during Monday’s regular meeting about a variety of topics that have come up in recent months.