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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.
The Aurora Development Corporation worked with FedEx Freight this past year to complete an expansion project in the Woodard Subdivision, nearly doubling the size of operations located just west of Love’s.

The Aurora Development Corporation worked with FedEx Freight this past year to complete an expansion project in the Woodard Subdivision, nearly doubling the size of operations located just west of Love’s.

FedEx expansion, hiring new executive director highlight ADC’s fiscal year

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Aurora Development Corporation sold several housing lots and helped FedEx Freight expand its operations near the I-80 intersection during the past fiscal year while also revamping internal operations by hiring its first-ever executive director. Those were among the highlights reported Oct.
Hunter Gress reads a story to kindergarteners as part of the community service portion of senior seminar.

Hunter Gress reads a story to kindergarteners as part of the community service portion of senior seminar.

HPC seniors prepare for next step with senior seminar

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
While high school prepares many students for further education and entry into the workforce, there are some who would say that they don’t always prepare young adults for real life.
Lucas Gautier (left), Max Wiarda and Isaac Bisbee keep their pace during the C-4 District Meet. All three runners finished within 10 seconds of each other.

Lucas Gautier (left), Max Wiarda and Isaac Bisbee keep their pace during the C-4 District Meet. All three runners finished within 10 seconds of each other.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Aurora sets sights on defending state title The Aurora boys cross country team emerged victorious Thursday at the C-4 district meet in Minden and now heads to Kearney hoping to defend its 2019 state championship title. Alongside the team win, five runners brought home individual medals.
Kirt Smith updated Hamilton County Commissioners on Monday of the status of COVID in the area.

Kirt Smith updated Hamilton County Commissioners on Monday of the status of COVID in the area.

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COVID positivity rate ramping up

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Back in action from a few weeks under the weather, Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith was on Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting agenda to share a much anticipated update on the status of the coronavirus in Hamilton County.
Becca Greenough (left) and son Alex Greenough read about farm animals while Tanner Greenough and son Camden Greenough learn their colors. Big brother Tristan Greenough watches story time.

Becca Greenough (left) and son Alex Greenough read about farm animals while Tanner Greenough and son Camden Greenough learn their colors. Big brother Tristan Greenough watches story time.

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Imagination Library builds love of reading for children

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
It is never too early to install a love of reading in a child and the Imagination Library has set out to make sure that all children, regardless of situation, should have access to age-appropriate books.
Last year's Edgerton Spooktacular was a big hit!

Last year's Edgerton Spooktacular was a big hit!

Edgerton Spooktacular to haunt Sunday

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
With much anticipation, the Edgerton Explorit Center’s ninth annual Halloween Spooktacular will be back in action for another festive year.  This event, hosted Sunday from 1-4 p.m.