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Jennifer Ediger of Hampton spent extra time in a field near Burwell capturing the best possible image of a dragonfly hovering over a barbedwire fence. Those efforts earned her first place in this year’s Aurora News-Register amateur photo contest. Photo by Jennifer Ediger

An eye for photography

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Jennifer Ediger knew in her mind’s eye the image she was hoping to capture. She and her husband Lowell had been to the pasture in Burwell many times, where she noticed hundreds of dragonflies hovering around a barbedwire fence.

Giltner senior Sydney Janzen (left) and her mother, Debbie, grin the cameras during Giltner’s information on th graduation ceremony Sunday. News-Register/Richard Rhoden

Hornet seniors share ‘milestone moment’

Richard Rhoden

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

With everything that was different about Giltner’s Class of 2020 graduation Sunday, what stayed the same were the smiles, memories and celebration of the moment that many thought may never come.

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COVID case count spikes

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

A two-week spike in both the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County as well as the percentage of positive test results locally is causing concern with the Central District Health Department, particularly at a time when health and school officials are working together to establish...

To wear, or not to wear, a mask

Kurt Johnson

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Local residents weighed in this week on the hot topic of if and when masks should be worn in public. The News-Register decided to take the temperature of the local community on this issue, asking a series of related questions in a SurveyMonkey online poll.

Yellow lawns and brown patches

Kelly Feehan - Nebraska Extension Educator

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

The annual yellowing of some Kentucky bluegrass lawns has started. In other lawns, especially fescue turf, brown patches are appearing. Summer yellowing of Kentucky bluegrass is due to iron chlorosis, which is a lack of iron in plants but not necessarily a lack of iron in the soil.

Raymond Hain, general farm manager at the Grain Place, showcases one of the new planting techniques they are trying called skip row crop. This involves planting two rows of corn then one of cover crop. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Grain Place Field Day shines light on organic farming

Jeni Obermier

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Social distancing didn’t stop Grain Place Foods from hosting its annual field day as they showcased their farm near Marquette during a virtual tour Saturday morning.

How to keep irrigation cost down on a dry year with low grain prices

Steve Melvin Nebraska Extension

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Irrigation expenses are usually the biggest energy cost on the farm. On dry years, they become even higher. So how does one know when the system must be started and when it can be turned off? How should the low commodity prices this year affect these decisions?

Card shower to honor Valta Ross’ 90th birthday

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Valta Ross’ family would like to honor his first 90 years with a card shower in celebration of his birthday on July 31, 2020. Cards (AND ESPECIALLY MEMORIES) may be sent to him at his house at 1411 10th Street, Aurora, NE 68818.

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NE State Fair to focus on youth development, including 4-H

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska State FFA issued a joint statement praising the decision: The Nebraska State Fair Board voted to shift the focus of the 2020 Nebraska State Fair to emphasize youth development opportunities, with some other exhibits, activities, concerts and other events cancelled in...

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Gov. Ricketts unveils coronavirus information website to public

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Gov. Pete Ricketts unveiled a new website dedicated to providing updates about the State’s response to coronavirus. The website features information about the State’s plans for coronavirus relief funding as well as links to key public health and virus testing information.