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City’s goal to ‘hold the line’ on budget

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
The Aurora City Council unanimously approved a $15.17 million budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year last week, citing a goal to “hold the line” on planned capital expenditures in an effort to reduce the tax requirement on local citizens and businesses impacted financially by the COVID pandemic.
Lindquist sale draws large crowd to Giltner

Lindquist sale draws large crowd to Giltner

Lindquist sale draws large crowd to Giltner

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Auctioneers were simultaneously calling for bids at two different venues on the Lindquist Welding property in Giltner Thursday. The auction drew a large crowd of people from several states, with participants also casting their bids online.
Scaled-down State Fair well received

Scaled-down State Fair well received

Scaled-down State Fair well received

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Though the Nebraska State Fair was limited in size and scope this year by a global pandemic, the sentiment among fairgoers, volunteers and board members was unanimous — having a smaller State Fair was better than having no State Fair at all. Story in this week's ANR.
Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

Edgerton Explorit Center adapting to COVID times

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A treasured local business and unique resource for the youth of Hamilton County, the Edgerton Explorit Center is one of many places across the state that has adapted to and overcome challenges presented by the present pandemic climate. Full story in this week's ANR.
Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

Bremer Center re-opens after COVID shutdown

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
The Bremer Center, a focal point for community meetings and events in Aurora for generations, opened its doors after a pandemic-forced shutdown recently with a new president now leading its volunteer board of directors. Story in this week's ANR.
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Installing new officers

News Staff
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
In this undated photo, members of the American Legion smile for the camera during the installation of their new officers. Pictured starting fourth from left: Ervin Bamesberger, Bob Nielsen, Bob Leach and Charles Whitney. Photo courtesy of the Plainsman Museum
Hampton students will get some hands-on education with the Hawk herd, handling daily chores twice a day, seven days a week. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Hampton students will get some hands-on education with the Hawk herd, handling daily chores twice a day, seven days a week. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Hampton students welcome Hawk herd to its new home

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Hampton students don’t have far to go now for hands-on education involving animal agriculture.