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4R speaks on health ed standards updates

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Much like school boards across the state, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education faced conversation surrounding Nebraska’s proposed health education standards at Monday afternoon’s meeting.
On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding.

On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding.

Aurora talks ESSER III funds, buses

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
On more routine back-to-school board meeting topics, the 4R board briefly discussed the upcoming third round of ESSER funding, in which the Aurora school district would be receiving $1,068,000.  This set of funds “are being handled differently” than the last two, Supt.
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Allen speaks to Aurora Rotary

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
“How’s it going, Oz?” The voice Austin Allen heard through the zoom call was all too familiar. The Aurora native has heard it quite a bit in his lifetime.  The smile that came over his face when his former coach asked him a question was all that needed to be said.
Butch Furse

Butch Furse

Aurora has a proud history of invention

Butch Furse
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
We came across  a booklet called Home Town Tales that was written by Joseph C. Alden in 1935. Alden was a home town boy who eventually took the reins of the Aurora Republican-Register. In his booklet he recalled a variety of subjects, which included his report on “Symptoms of Inventive Greatness.
Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Crews with Outfield Detasseling have been up and at it early this season in efforts to both be efficient and beat the heat.

Another detasseling season underway

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
The 2021 detasseling season is well underway, with another year of early mornings, heat and towering corn to overcome. Like every other season, this one comes with its fair share of challenges.
Getting a bird’s eye view, Paige McCoy snapped a picture in the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

Getting a bird’s eye view, Paige McCoy snapped a picture in the crown of the Statue of Liberty.

Paige McCoy follows history across America

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Some people take time after high school to find the path they want to take in life, but 2015 Aurora graduate Paige McCoy found her passion in her junior year of high school. “I’ve always been interested in history,” she said.
The mission started off as a simple one. One night a month, the Old Homestead planned to stay open later, but ideas tend to grow and change.

The mission started off as a simple one. One night a month, the Old Homestead planned to stay open later, but ideas tend to grow and change.

First Thursdays: A Monthly Gathering

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The mission started off as a simple one. One night a month, the Old Homestead planned to stay open later, but ideas tend to grow and change.
Jayson Havens (right) fist pumps Cayden Phillips during Aurora’s 9-1 win over Crete.

Jayson Havens (right) fist pumps Cayden Phillips during Aurora’s 9-1 win over Crete.

Small ball turns big plays for Aurora Seniors team

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The Aurora Pinnacle Bank Post  42 Seniors team made a few adjustments on the fly during the Class B Area 1 tournament in Fairbury this weekend hoping to extend its season.  It worked, as Aurora used several small-ball tactics at the plate to defeat Crete and nearly pick up a win over York.
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting. 

Proposed Aurora Community Fieldhouse project shared with 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Aurora educator/coach Kyle Peterson and local businessman Wade Regier brought an informative presentation to the 4R School Board during July’s meeting.  This presentation detailed a proposed project, the Aurora Community Fieldhouse, in all its facets. Of note, the proposed $4.
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Concerned citizens address 4R board

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Nebraska’s new proposed health standards was a topic garnering much discussion Monday during the 4R School Board meeting. A handful of concerned community members were present to share their thoughts and questions with school board members during public participation.