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Brett Forsman (right) is a construction teacher at Grand Island Senior High School teaching students the trade and preparing them for a career in the construction industry. During the summer months he serves as a contractor at Grand Island Habitat for Humanity.

Brett Forsman (right) is a construction teacher at Grand Island Senior High School teaching students the trade and preparing them for a career in the construction industry. During the summer months he serves as a contractor at Grand Island Habitat for Humanity.

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Forsman’s mission is to build future builders

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Throughout his 16 years of teaching construction classes at Grand Island Senior High School (GISH), Aurora grad Brett Forsman has found satisfaction in helping his students get involved in the construction industry one house at a time.
The scene near McDonalds at midafternoon on Monday

The scene near McDonalds at midafternoon on Monday

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Modular tips over on Highway 14

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Traffic was slowed for several hours at the intersection of highways 14 and 34 in Aurora Monday afternoon when half a modular home fell off its trailer just west of McDonalds. Police were called at 2:13 p.m. to deal with the situation.
Saturday is Hazardous Waste Collection day in Aurora

Saturday is Hazardous Waste Collection day in Aurora

Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Saturday in Aurora

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Aurora Rotary Club is coordinating a community-based household hazardous waste collection day at the fairgrounds Saturday, with volunteers from several entities working together to help protect the area’s environment.
Heath Enderle Jr., who launched Eight-3 Renovations, LLC in June, displays a deck in his own back yard as a sample of the type of home improvement projects he now offers.

Heath Enderle Jr., who launched Eight-3 Renovations, LLC in June, displays a deck in his own back yard as a sample of the type of home improvement projects he now offers.

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Passion for DIY projects prompts new business

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
An Aurora native who grew up around the construction trade has launched his own business with a vision of building something of his own, from scratch.Heath Enderle Jr.
The concrete footings have been poured for the new eastside steps of the courthouse. This week workers plan to begin installing the bricks and granite blocks to build the steps.

The concrete footings have been poured for the new eastside steps of the courthouse. This week workers plan to begin installing the bricks and granite blocks to build the steps.

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Shaw provides updates on courthouse renovation projects

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
As anyone who has spent any time this summer on Aurora’s courthouse square knows, orange traffic cones and plastic fencing have been common sights there.
The 2025-26 Aurora city budget summary is in this issue

The 2025-26 Aurora city budget summary is in this issue

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City budget cuts costs, raises tax request $158,000

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Eight local citizens attended a public hearing Monday to hear a review and share feedback on the proposed 2025-26 city budget, which was expected to be approved Tuesday by the Aurora City Council. The $19.
ANR's Fall Home Improvement section is in this week's issue.

ANR's Fall Home Improvement section is in this week's issue.

ANR's Fall Home Improvement section is here!

News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Christin and Peter Miller of Aurora have been working with Paschke Interiors to expand their 1965 home to create more space for themselves and their five children. The couple aims to have the renovations completed by October or November.
Brett Forsman (right) is a construction teacher at Grand Island Senior High School teaching students the trade and preparing them for a career in the construction industry. During the summer months he serves as a contractor at Grand Island Habitat for Humanity.

Brett Forsman (right) is a construction teacher at Grand Island Senior High School teaching students the trade and preparing them for a career in the construction industry. During the summer months he serves as a contractor at Grand Island Habitat for Humanity.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Throughout his 16 years of teaching construction classes at Grand Island Senior High School (GISH), Aurora grad Brett Forsman has found satisfaction in helping his students get involved in the construction industry one house at a time.
Weekend rains slowed work on 1st Street Monday morning, though crews are expected to be on site this week. This was the scene Monday near the Park Lane intersection, where the pavement currently ends.

Weekend rains slowed work on 1st Street Monday morning, though crews are expected to be on site this week. This was the scene Monday near the Park Lane intersection, where the pavement currently ends.

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1st Street renovation making progress

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Progress continues on the 1st Street renovation project in Aurora, though work was stalled Monday due to wet conditions left in the wake of weekend storms.