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This was the scene at the 2019 TDLC Cruise Night in Hampton, which is back on the calendar for Aug. 14. News-Register file photo

This was the scene at the 2019 TDLC Cruise Night in Hampton, which is back on the calendar for Aug. 14. News-Register file photo

Hampton Cruise Night back for 19th year

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
A nearly 20-year tradition will return to Hampton Aug. 14 with the return of the TDLC Cruise Night. Now in its 19th year, the event will feature classic cars, a free meal and some good old-fashioned hometown hospitality, as designed by event organizer Roger Bamesberger.
Julie Jensen

Julie Jensen

Jensen joins ESU9 board of directors

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Julie Jensen of Aurora has been appointed to the Educational Service Unit No. 9 Board of Directors, replacing longterm board member and former Aurora 4R Supt. Don Burling. Drew Harris, executive director of the Hastings-based ESU9, explained the recent transition.
Clover Kids learn the ropes

Clover Kids learn the ropes

Clover Kids learn the ropes

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Sometimes being a 4-H Clover Kid showing a calf is a piece of cake, and sometimes it’s not. Two of Hamilton County’s youth giving it a shot during Friday’s beef show were Quinn Reeson (above) and Barrett Nunnenkamp (below). News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe
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RECORD

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Hamilton County Traffic Docket Kevin B. Darling, Grand Island, failure to use caution when passing a stopped emergency vehicle, fined $100. Kyle M. Russell, Grand Island, careless driving, fined $100. Brian S. Murillo, S Bound Brook, N.J.
Stuck in a ditch

Stuck in a ditch

Stuck in a ditch

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Early Monday morning at the intersection of A and 1st Streets a driver lost control of their vehicle and ended up in the ditch. The Sheriff’s Department reported that there were no injuries to the driver or damage to the vehicle. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Judge Rachel Daugherty (left), raises her right hand and recites the oath of office with newly appointed District 3 Commissioner John Thomas. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

Judge Rachel Daugherty (left), raises her right hand and recites the oath of office with newly appointed District 3 Commissioner John Thomas. News-Register/Cheyenne Rowe

John Thomas welcomed as District 3 Commissioner

Cheyenne Rowe
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
As of Friday morning former Hamilton County Board of Commissioners chairman John Thomas was welcomed back into the circle of board members after officially completing his oath ceremony.
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Multiple vehicle collisions reported

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
A total of four accidents were reported this week by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department. On Monday, Jeremy Kinsey was northbound on W Road when a deer came out of the east ditch, onto the road and collided with the vehicle, according to the report.
Work crews have been busy repairing a damaged portion of the east wall of the Jones Building, where bricks had fallen away in late January causing damage below. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Work crews have been busy repairing a damaged portion of the east wall of the Jones Building, where bricks had fallen away in late January causing damage below. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Nunnenkamp buys downtown building

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Efforts to repair what is known as the Jones Building on the downtown corner of the square have begun after a local man announced that he has purchased the aging structure with plans to refurbish it both inside and out.
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City council OKs airport budget

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The Aurora City Council approved the tax levy for the Aurora Airport Authority last week, approving the same request as last year’s 3-mill plus 1 percent rate. Dr.