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Astin Kennedy kneels next to one of the many markers that he placed in the Aurora Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Astin Kennedy kneels next to one of the many markers that he placed in the Aurora Cemetery as part of his Eagle Scout project.

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Eagle Scout project pays tribute to veterans’ memories

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
The Boy Scouts are a known part of many of the events that take place at the Aurora Cemetery. This led Troop 28 member Astin Kennedy to find the project needed to complete his Eagle Scout rank.
Madison Avenue, site of planned expansion

Madison Avenue, site of planned expansion

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City approves Madison Avenue expansion

News Staff
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
City leaders agreed last week to hire JEO Consulting for several projects related to a planned 335-foot extension of Madison Avenue, the main access road in the 40-acre development on the southwest quadrant of Aurora’s I-80 interchange.
NDOT road construction

NDOT road construction

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NDOT project involves I-80, 332 viaduct

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Traffic on Highway 14 over Aurora’s Interstate 80 viaduct was reduced to one lane this week as road crews completed the first phase of a renovation projected scheduled to carry over into 2021.
Toys for Christmas

Toys for Christmas

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Operation Christmas Child approaching

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Once again Hamilton County residents will have the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and think of those less fortunate with the Operation Christmas Child program. National collection week this year is Nov. 16-23.
Aurora/Scottsbluff II kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday

Aurora/Scottsbluff II kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Huskies host Scottsbluff in playoff opener The Huskies face a familiar foe in Friday’s opening round of the Class B football playoffs, with Scottsbluff coming to town hoping to flip the script on a Sept. 11 battle which Aurora won 36-14.
Laurie Pfeifer stands outside of one of the homes Thomas Realty & Auction has for sale. During the initial closures due to the pandemic, the local real estate firm utilized digital services to meet with clients and showcase houses.

Laurie Pfeifer stands outside of one of the homes Thomas Realty & Auction has for sale. During the initial closures due to the pandemic, the local real estate firm utilized digital services to meet with clients and showcase houses.

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Real estate goes virtual during pandemic

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Buying a home is a common milestone in many people’s lives and while the ongoing pandemic shut down or slowed various aspects of daily life, the local housing market didn’t skip a beat.
Grant Wilson (left), Cale Carlson and Laura Carlson made sure they had their trucks in the best spot to meet up with the grain carts Friday morning near McCool Junction.

Grant Wilson (left), Cale Carlson and Laura Carlson made sure they had their trucks in the best spot to meet up with the grain carts Friday morning near McCool Junction.

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Local farmers lend a hand in emotional harvest bee

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Friday and Saturday were emotional days for a number of Nebraska farmers, including Jonathan Rempel and his family of Henderson -- victims of a now widely-seen farm fire that claimed his combine, grain cart and a semi in the early hours of Oct. 15.
If no agreement is reached, the interlocal may come to an end.

If no agreement is reached, the interlocal may come to an end.

County Board hears proposed changes to 911 interlocal

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Hamilton County Board Chairman Rich Nelson provided his fellow commissioners with an update on the status of the 911 interlocal negotiations with Merrick County during their regularly scheduled Monday meeting.