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On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding.

On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding.

Aurora talks ESSER III funds, buses

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding, in which the Aurora school district would be receiving $1,068,000.  This set of funds “are being handled differently” than the last two, Supt.
Hampton village leaders voted Monday to renew a contract with Five Rule Rural Planning to continue efforts to clean up the community by addressing vacant and nuisance properties.

Hampton village leaders voted Monday to renew a contract with Five Rule Rural Planning to continue efforts to clean up the community by addressing vacant and nuisance properties.

Hampton renews contract on nuisance properties

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Hampton village leaders voted Monday to renew a contract with Five Rule Rural Planning to continue efforts to clean up the community by addressing vacant and nuisance properties.
A single car rollover accident was called in Tuesday morning three miles southwest of Aurora.

A single car rollover accident was called in Tuesday morning three miles southwest of Aurora.

Rollover injury accident Tuesday

News Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A single-vehicle rollover accident was called in to Aurora Fire Tuesday morning with unknown injuries reported. The accident occurred on M Road, near 7 Road three miles southwest of Aurora. One individual was life-flighted from the scene.  More information will be shared when it becomes available.
McGruff gets a high five during National Night Out in the Lincoln Creek neighborhood.

McGruff gets a high five during National Night Out in the Lincoln Creek neighborhood.

Hello, neighbor

Kurt Johnson
Friday, August 6, 2021
McGruff the Crime Dog stopped by several Aurora neighborhoods Tuesday, sharing a little love and goodwill during National Night Out.
A photo taken last week at the High Plains high school building in Polk shows a portion of the $3.85 million project.

A photo taken last week at the High Plains high school building in Polk shows a portion of the $3.85 million project.

This week's top stories

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Phase one of HPC construction almost complete Students returning to High Plains Community Schools this fall will be greeted by some major changes at the high school as phase one of a $3.85 million addition is nearly complete. With classes set to begin Aug.
The former Chuck’s 2.0 Restaurant building at 850 Q St. in Aurora is closed now and the property is available for sale.

The former Chuck’s 2.0 Restaurant building at 850 Q St. in Aurora is closed now and the property is available for sale.

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Chuck’s 2.0 closes, facility for sale/lease

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Two years after launching Chuck’s 2.0 as a tribute to its namesake, Junior Roebuck has closed the restaurant while also announcing that the Highway 34 facility is available for sale or lease.
Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

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Another detasseling season underway

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The 2021 detasseling season is well underway, with another year of early mornings, heat and towering corn to overcome. Like every other season, this one comes with its fair share of challenges.
Getting a bird’s eye view, Paige McCoy snapped a picture in the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

Getting a bird’s eye view, Paige McCoy snapped a picture in the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

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Paige McCoy follows history across America

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Some people take time after high school to find the path they want to take in life, but 2015 Aurora graduate Paige McCoy found her passion in her junior year of high school. “I’ve always been interested in history,” she said.
London Wolff with UNL’s Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab explains how she works with her dog Linus to the campers.

London Wolff with UNL’s Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab explains how she works with her dog Linus to the campers.

Campers learn the science behind dogs

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
People say dogs are a man’s best friend and the Edgerton Dog Science camp not only looked at how participants could train their canine companions but also the science behind it.
George Brosman (left) shows the crowd that he finished the final pepper in the hot pepper eating contest while Nick Paschke works on drinking some milk to help cool down the heat.

George Brosman (left) shows the crowd that he finished the final pepper in the hot pepper eating contest while Nick Paschke works on drinking some milk to help cool down the heat.

Fair-time challenges bring out the competition

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
From Carolina Reaper peppers to flying cast-iron skillets, there were plenty of challenges for those visiting the Hamilton County Fair.  Joining the line-up was a pie, hot dog and hot pepper eating contest along with a ladies’ skillet toss.