Aurora

For the last time in 2022, the 4R school board met Monday evening to discuss a variety of issues. 

For the last time in 2022, the 4R school board met Monday evening to discuss a variety of issues. 

4R students earn ‘great’ state rating

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
For the last time in 2022, the 4R school board met Monday evening to discuss a variety of issues.  Of note, this was board member Cory Ohlson’s last meeting. Chad Svoboda will take his place at the beginning of the new year.
In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Heavyweight Business In the last several seasons, the Aurora wrestling team has landed athletes in the finals at the NSAA state wrestling championships and senior Jack Allen looks to be another prime candidate for 2022-23.
Jill Kottwitz is congratulated by Tom Dinsdale shortly after winning a 2022 GMC Terrain in Thursday’s Heartland United Way 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.

Jill Kottwitz is congratulated by Tom Dinsdale shortly after winning a 2022 GMC Terrain in Thursday’s Heartland United Way 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.

Kottwitz wins car in UW give-away

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
An Aurora woman who has supported the Heartland United Way for the past 25 years and believes in its mission was a winner herself Thursday when her number was drawn in a 25 Keys of Christmas car give-away.
Iowa Teacher of the Year Krystal (Beed) Colbert, pictured here with her husband, Jason, and children Jamison and Emersynn.

Iowa Teacher of the Year Krystal (Beed) Colbert, pictured here with her husband, Jason, and children Jamison and Emersynn.

Aurora grad named Iowa’s top teacher

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Local native Krystal (Beed) Colbert, who credited Aurora teachers and coaches for inspiring her to pursue a career in education, was named last week as Iowa’s Teacher of the Year. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement Nov.
Jannelle Seim, Aurora Housing Development Corporation president, shares an upbeat report on local housing development.

Jannelle Seim, Aurora Housing Development Corporation president, shares an upbeat report on local housing development.

Aurora touts housing progress

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
What was a soybean field on the west edge of Aurora exactly one year ago was the site of a housing tour Thursday, where local leaders celebrated success in their efforts to build new single-family homes and townhomes, while also hinting that this may be just the beginning of a much-needed housing...
This row of eight new townhomes on Cottage Park Drive was featured in last week’s housing tour. Townhomes are in demand in Aurora and across the country, according to a housing trend report which noted that senior citizens are looking for a place to downsize.

This row of eight new townhomes on Cottage Park Drive was featured in last week’s housing tour. Townhomes are in demand in Aurora and across the country, according to a housing trend report which noted that senior citizens are looking for a place to downsize.

Changing demographics impact housing needs

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
A combination of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age and a decline in the number of traditional “nuclear families” nationwide is having an impact on both the housing stock and housing demands facing most rural communities, according to an area development company.
Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

Aurora’s defense swarmed to the ball all night long in the Nov. 18 C1 semifinals against Boone Central, and will be put to the test Tuesday in the state championship game against Pierce at Memorial Stadium.

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News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Back to the finals (again) For the third year in a row and the fifth time since 2015, Aurora will play for a football state championship following a 40-19 win over Boone Central in the Class C1 semifinals.
Captains chosen for the Huskies’ first-year ALPHA program include, front from left: Garrett Bellis, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling, Wade Ohlson. Back from left: Kellen Peterson, Jack Allen, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo.

Captains chosen for the Huskies’ first-year ALPHA program include, front from left: Garrett Bellis, Drew Knust, Britton Kemling, Wade Ohlson. Back from left: Kellen Peterson, Jack Allen, Carsen Staehr, Carlos Collazo.

ALPHA program challenges Huskies to become leaders

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Calling eight young men on the Aurora football team alpha dogs, or leaders of the pack, isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a title, in fact a badge of honor, earned as part of a new leadership development program Coach Kyle Peterson said has exceeded his expectations in its debut year.
Jack Allen (50) was a menace to Boone Central, blocking a third quarter punt that was recovered for a Husky touchdown.

Jack Allen (50) was a menace to Boone Central, blocking a third quarter punt that was recovered for a Husky touchdown.

Huskies set for anticipated finals matchup vs Pierce

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
For the third year in a row, Aurora is one of the final 14 teams in the state left standing, set to compete for a state championship next week.  The Huskies will play in its third consecutive state football championship Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., taking on Pierce in the C1 finals from Memorial Stadium.