Pilgrimage to Indy a big step in journey of faith

The silence was powerful. As many times I’ve been pumped up with emotion in large sports venues I can’t say that I’ve ever had the same sense of joy that I experienced on a recent trip to Indiana.

Aurora, county shine when looking at regional data

Last month I had the opportunity to participate in a regional economic development planning session called 6 Regions One Nebraska with several other individuals from Aurora.

A fair to remember

The Hamilton County Fair hit a higher gear in 2024.There is really no way to argue that conclusion, not that anybody tried, after watching this year’s annual end-of-summer tradition unfold at the fairgrounds.

‘Here we grow’

“Here we grow, Hamilton County.”That phrase may sound to some like a marketing tagline, or perhaps real-time commentary on a corn crop that is looking like a bin-buster at this stage of the game in late July.

Lippincott comment stirs concern

Dear Editor,I read with some interest Sen. Lippincott’s column titled “Going to school on property tax relief in Nebraska.” In his column he notes the rising number of school staff and the rising number of special needs students.

Focus on learning

The Aurora 4R School Board deserves the community’s full support for sending a strong message to students last month by banning the use of cell phones during school hours.This decision will not be unanimously popular, which was evident in some of the social media reactions posted by students.

The friendliest drivers in Nebraska

After spending several weeks driving around Lincoln back in May when my wife Tammy had her heart surgery there, I came to a conclusion about the drivers in our capital city. I have decided they are the friendliest motorists in all of Nebraska!How do I know?

Community mojo

Good things are happening these days in Hampton.That comes as no surprise for local residents who have lots of purple in their wardrobe and fully embrace Hawk Pride. That’s a very real thing, by the way, for anyone who is now or has ever called Hampton home.

Biden exposed

Joe Biden is not physically or mentally fit to serve another four years in the White House.Anyone with an open mind who watched last week’s high-stakes debate, which was a painful experience no matter what your political persuasion, has to admit that this is a man who is past his prime.

Native son takes home town along on dream quest

Baylor Sheierman has earned a lot of titles and wordy accolades since he wore a Husky uniform. His latest feat needs just three letters to describe.He’s a wizard on the basketball court, and Aurora fans know he can get it done on the football field as well.