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Bill Peard (front right) continues to live in Waukee with his family. Featured in the photo along with Peard includes, front from left: wife Linda and grandson Mason. Back row: Daughter-in-law Annetta Peard, sons Tanner and Brady.

Bill Peard (front right) continues to live in Waukee with his family. Featured in the photo along with Peard includes, front from left: wife Linda and grandson Mason. Back row: Daughter-in-law Annetta Peard, sons Tanner and Brady.

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Iowa town grows under Peard’s leadership

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Aurora grad and former mayor Bill Peard continues to watch his city of Waukee, Iowa become one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Growing from 2,500 residents to over 30,000 over the course of his 22 years serving in the government.
Alexander Perera-Kunovsky has been seizing every moment at Giltner High School until he graduates from Giltner in May.

Alexander Perera-Kunovsky has been seizing every moment at Giltner High School until he graduates from Giltner in May.

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Perera-Kunovsky enjoys American experience

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Stepping into the United States, Giltner senior Alexander Perera-Kunovsky was eager to see and do as much as he could during his exchange year.When he applied to take part of an exchange program back home in Germany, Perera-Kunovsky wanted to receive a U.S.
Pictured from left are State VP Josh Pierce, Pleasanton; State VP Jadyn Tidyman, Chadron; State VP Meredith Ruda, Logan View; State VP Alexis Davis, York; State Secretary Leah Christen, Lewiston; State VP Kash Majerus, Aurora and State President Jake Rezac, Bishop Neumann.

Pictured from left are State VP Josh Pierce, Pleasanton; State VP Jadyn Tidyman, Chadron; State VP Meredith Ruda, Logan View; State VP Alexis Davis, York; State Secretary Leah Christen, Lewiston; State VP Kash Majerus, Aurora and State President Jake Rezac, Bishop Neumann.

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Majerus elected as state FFA officer

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Aurora High School FFA member Kash Majerus has been elected as one of five state vice presidents on the Nebraska FFA state officer team for 2025-26. The officer team is selected through a multi-day application and interview process and was finalized at the FFA State Convention this past weekend.
The models from last year's Jeans for Justice Fashion Show which was held in GI.

The models from last year's Jeans for Justice Fashion Show which was held in GI.

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Jeans for Justice Fashion Show coming to Aurora

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
An event that has been held the past several years to highlight April Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming to Aurora for the first time this Saturday.
Lots of opportunities to scout for Easter eggs are coming up the next two weekends

Lots of opportunities to scout for Easter eggs are coming up the next two weekends

Easter Egg Hunts are springing up throughout Hamilton County

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Easter Bunny will be a busy bunny in Hamilton County over the next couple of weekends. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20 this year, Easter egg hunts are planned throughout the area sponsored by various groups starting this Saturday.
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Merkel, Holloways charged with assault

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Two of the men who sought the Republican nomination for Hamilton County commissioner a year ago are scheduled to appear in county court later this month on charges related to an altercation that took place between them on Feb. 9.
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School responds to Nazi flag incident

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
An investigation continues as of Monday at Aurora Public Schools regarding an incident which occurred Thursday involving two students holding a Nazi flag in the locker room at the middle school.Supt.
A few of the 18 members of the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department.

A few of the 18 members of the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department.

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Hordville VFD protects more than just the town

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
While the community of Hordville in northern Hamilton County has a population of just 137, the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for fire protection for many square miles of crop and pasture land in the area, plus many newer homes situated on lakes near the Platte River.