Beloved Huskers deliver a March moment for the ages

So that’s what March Madness feels like when you’re out there dancing.What Husker Nation experienced Saturday night in Oklahoma City was a gut-wrenching, exhilarating roller coaster ride of emotions that delivered a finish worthy of the moment.

True religious freedom protects biblical heritage

Dear Editor:Recent letters have criticized efforts to return the Bible to public schools. One frames the proposal as “Christian Nationalism” and selective free speech, questioning why the Bible alone is highlighted while the Quran or Torah are overlooked.

City takes noticeable, welcome step toward transparency

About 30 residents showed up at last week’s Aurora City Council meeting to talk about chickens.On its surface, that might sound like small-town curiosity, with a roomful of people debating backyard hens and the merits of fresh eggs.

Law says NO religion may be taught in schools

Dear Editor:If the bible is put into the schools then so should be the Quran and the satanic bible, as well as ALL religious books. If they want prayer then so should be prayer to Horus or Rah as well as Allah be allowed and said aloud over the school speakers.

Request to bring Bible back to school selective

Dear Editor:In October 2025, I directly expressed a profound sense of disapproval with the newspaper for allowing Caroline Epp to write a regular column. I harbor a deep love of history; however, I draw a line at legitimizing a well-known conspiracy theorist by giving her a reputable platform.

School strategic planning process enters important phase

For the past several months, a group of community members has been quietly doing some important homework.

City decision underscores need for better public dialogue

For decades, the question of how to safely move children across Highway 34 to the Aurora Aquatic Center has lingered in the background. Last week, that long-simmering issue boiled over after the Aurora City Council voted unanimously to discontinue the use of crossing guards during pool season.

Courtside for a different kind of Husker Mania

Now that was fun!At my age, it’s been a while since I parked myself on a hard gym floor for two hours, but having a front-row seat to a new brand of Husker Mania unfolding at Pinnacle Bank Arena was worth every minute of it.

Scorecard helps position Aurora for smart growth

Working in economic development, it is normal to go through large and small strategic planning efforts regularly to make sure that the goals of our organization align with the goals of the community when it comes to future growth.

FFA carrying on tradition of growing leaders for rural Nebraska

In Nebraska, agriculture is more than an industry. It is a way of life, an economic engine and, in places like Hamilton County, the foundation upon which entire communities are built.That reality makes the blue corduroy jackets of FFA more than a school uniform.