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The 2021-22 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class celebrated its graduation May 31 and with it had the opportunity to present their findings on a topic of critical local interest.

The 2021-22 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class celebrated its graduation May 31 and with it had the opportunity to present their findings on a topic of critical local interest.

Leadership class reports findings on daycare needs

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
The 2021-22 Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow class celebrated its graduation May 31 and with it had the opportunity to present their findings on a topic of critical local interest.
Aurora Coop shortstop Jack Spiehs stops a grounder up the middle during a reserve game at Mitchell Field last week.

Aurora Coop shortstop Jack Spiehs stops a grounder up the middle during a reserve game at Mitchell Field last week.

Aurora Coop Juniors closing in on 1st win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
While the Aurora Cooperative Juniors are still searching for its first win of the season, coach Jeremy Burgener knows it isn’t far away.  There were a couple close calls over the weekend as the Aurora Cooperative Juniors competed at a York tournament, losing a pair of contests.
Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors in the dugout, including Wyatt James (14) put on their rally hats in the 7th inning of a 7-3 loss to Shelton/Gibbon at home last week. Aurora rallied for three runs in the seventh, but not enough to complete the comeback.

Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors split back to back games

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Devin Otto couldn’t keep track of his strikeout total on the mound with both of his fingers. He needed most of his toes, too.  Otto fanned 16 batters during Aurora Post 42 Pinnacle Bank Seniors’ 14-7 win at Twin River May 31 in six innings of relief work.
Those members of the Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow graduating class that were on hand to help with their final presentation included, from left, Tina Larson, Dereck Djernes, Loren Berthelsen, Kelsey Bergen and Blair Shearer.

Those members of the Hamilton County Leadership Tomorrow graduating class that were on hand to help with their final presentation included, from left, Tina Larson, Dereck Djernes, Loren Berthelsen, Kelsey Bergen and Blair Shearer.

Leadership Tomorrow celebrates grads

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
 Over the past nine months a number of up-and-coming individuals in the Hamilton County community have been working hard to foster skills and relationships in leadership that will take them forward into the future.
After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

After more than 12 years of planning, all four plaques containing 25 names of fallen WWI-era soldiers made their public debut at Veteran’s Circle in the Aurora Cemetery, where they were recognized on Memorial Day.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Mayor Seeman dedicates plaques honoring 25 fallen WWI veterans Mayor Marlin Seeman honored 25 soldiers who died while serving their country from 1917 to 1918 Monday, reinstating the plaques that held their names in Veteran’s Circle at the Aurora Cemetery.
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign. 

The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign. 

Aurora Legion ball off and running

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Seniors team has had quite the start to the 2022 summer campaign.  The Seniors Legion squad posted two wins in its first three games, including a 15-6 win over Central City May 20, a 7-5 win over St. Paul May 22 before a 6-0 loss to DCB Thursday.
Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.

Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.

Market on the Square returns Saturday in Aurora

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Another annual summer staple will be hitting the bricks this weekend as Market on the Sqaure returns Saturday morning to the Hamilton County Courthouse parking lot.  The farmer’s market series runs from June 4 to Sept. 17, every Saturday, from 8-11 a.m.
Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

Freemason members from left to right: Master Wayne Brehm, Ken Schultz, Ron Perry, James Wahl, Oscar Lundquist and J.C. Cranfill stand in front of the No. 68 Lodge on L Street which was sold on May 5.

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News Staff
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Freemasons sell lodge, to meet in Central City  The Aurora Freemason Lodge No. 68 has sold its building on L Street to an individual for an unspecified amount effective May 5.
Aurora alumni and hallway icon Randy Maahs is set to hang up his custodial supervisor hat after 42 years of service to the Aurora 4R Public School District.

Aurora alumni and hallway icon Randy Maahs is set to hang up his custodial supervisor hat after 42 years of service to the Aurora 4R Public School District.

Randy Maahs bids farewell to Husky hallways

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
“It’s a good day to be a Husky, even on a bad day.” Those are words that custodial supervisor Randy Maahs lives by today, and has lived by far beyond the past 42 years of his career at Aurora.
From left to right: Paul Johnson, Jen James, Mallory Johnson, Alex Hageman and Nick Lewis are the “core” team of volunteers standing next to the mural reading “Be Excellent to Each Other.”

From left to right: Paul Johnson, Jen James, Mallory Johnson, Alex Hageman and Nick Lewis are the “core” team of volunteers standing next to the mural reading “Be Excellent to Each Other.”

New and improved Youth Center readies for opening

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Hamilton County Youth Center, which is due to open on June 4, has undergone a lot of changes in the last month.