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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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Rural poll shows Nebraskans optimistic despite challenges

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Amid ongoing impacts from last year’s bomb cyclone, low commodity prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, rural Nebraskans remain optimistic about their current situation and future, according to the 2020 Nebraska Rural Poll.

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Installing new officers

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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

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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.

Beth Caldwell stands among her fall decor pieces in her new store Cinnamon Hearts decor and Sun Kissed Tanning in Hampton. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

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Cinnamon Hearts, Sun Kissed Tanning set up shop in downtown Hampton

Jeni Obermier

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

In a little shop nestled on Hampton’s Main Street, visitors are greeted with the rich scents of cinnamon and other spices as they find themselves surrounded by shabby chic and seasonal decor.

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Methodist Church project boosts August tally

News Staff

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

An Aurora Methodist Church expansion project which has been talked about for years and is now under construction gave a late summer boost to the city’s building permit total, adding $2.18 million to the August tally as the largest single project on the docket through eight months of the year.

From left, Haden Helgoth, Hudson Urkoski, Allie Howell and Kaden Rieken stand in formation during marching practice. Courtesy photo

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High Plains set to bring the beat with community parades

Jeni Obermier

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Nothing is slowing down the Marching Storm as they prepare to share the joys of music with its surrounding communities under the watchful eye of their new director, Jaeden Beyer. “We are learning a new style of marching,” she explained. “We’re going to do straight leg marching.

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Food pantry support remains strong in county

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Dear Editor: The Hamilton County Food Pantry Board wants to thank all of the organizations, businesses, churches and individuals of Hamilton County for their generosity donating to the Can-Care-A-Van on Aug.

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HPC announces Homecoming candidates

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The candidates for Homecoming royalty were announced with a winner to be selected at halftime during the football on Friday versus Elgin/ Pope John.

All three of Eric and Tanya Sabata’s children were born at less than four pounds. Pictured at top (top-down) are Rowan, Knox and Makinlee Sabata. Above: All three of the children utilize feeding tubes to help them get nutrients. Courtesy photos

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Micro-preemies continue to celebrate life, milestone moments

Cheyenne Rowe

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The Sabata children are all in school. They run around during recess, they learn and they laugh with friends.