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.

It’s time to ‘Make Appeal to Heaven’

Dear Editor:Since Greg and I were carrying an unusual flag in the A’ROR’N Days Parade, an explanation is due.  The flag we carried is a replica of the first flag used in our nation. George Washington commissioned the naval ships during the Revolutionary War, to fly the “An Appeal to Heaven” flag.

DED sees state funds at work in tour of Aurora

Last month I had the opportunity to give the recruitment team from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) a tour of Aurora.  Their stop in Aurora was part of a larger tour visiting communities in the central part of Nebraska.

A feel-good vibe

If Aurora was a game show, there were a lot of winners this weekend during A’ROR’N Days.The annual summer celebration lived up to its billing yet again as a genuine, feel-good weekend highlighting all the things that make small-town living unique.

Envision the awakening of a sleeping giant -- vote

Dear Editor:A bunch of governmental corrections are needed, on wasting resources we must call a truce. Immigrants must all be vetted, made aware that lack of their subsistence is a fiscal abuse. Invest in support of the family unit, it seems like such an original design goal to possess.

Aurora should have fireworks display on 4th

Dear Editor:For the first time in at least 60 years, there won’t be a July 4th fireworks display in Aurora and that is unfortunate. A town this size shouldn’t have trouble raising funds or putting some funds in the right budget for this celebration.