Aurora Cooperative
The ethanol plant on Aurora’s western edge is under new ownership as of last week, with the Aurora Cooperative selling majority interest in the plant to Kearney-based KAAPA Ethanol Holdings.
Ethanol plant owned by new company
Kurt Johnson
KAAPA Ethanol Holdings, LLC (“KAAPA”) and Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company announced Thursday that the parties have closed on a joint venture, forming a new company to be known as KAAPA Partners Aurora, LLC.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Aurora Cooperative President and CEO Chris Decker gave an upbeat message during Thursday’s annual business meeting.
Aurora Coop posts 30% sales growth
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora Cooperative celebrated “a winning year” and talked about plans for embracing change during last week’s two-day annual meeting at the state fairgrounds in Grand Island.
A crowd estimated at nearly 700 people took in a day full of ag-based presentations and entertainment on Feb.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook shared behind-the-scenes stories of motivation and humor during his presentation to nearly 700 people at the Aurora Cooperative’s annual meeting in Grand Island.
Cook: ‘Nebraska volleyball more than just a game’
Kurt Johnson
Nebraska’s famed volleyball coach shared another side of himself during a presentation last week in Grand Island, confiding his affection for beef, horses and all things agriculture.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Ethanol plant a roller-coaster ride paying huge local dividends
Kurt Johnson
A massive conglomeration of steel on the west edge of Aurora has been making headlines for the past 17 years in our community, not all of it positive, though the latest development is a signal of meaningful perseverance.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023